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Last Sold Price
4 beds1,716 sqft
42 Brookdale Rd, Newton, MA 02460
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
1926Year Built
$358/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Side entrance Colonial in mint condition. Newer windows, new systems, refinished floors, custom paint colors. Gracious living room with fireplace, dining room with wainscotting. Country China Cabinet in breakfast nook. Third floor has a new play room. Beautiful landscaped level yard. Walk to Newtonville, train, park,and Gath Pool.Side entrance Colonial in mint condition. Newer windows, new systems, refinished floors, custom paint colors. Gracious living room with fireplace, dining room with wainscotting. Country China Cabinet in breakfast nook. Third floor has a new play room. Beautiful landscaped level yard. Walk to Newtonville, train, park,and Gath Pool.
Listing closed: 05/16/2008 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70702509

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Median sold price

$1,111,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

102.0%

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Property Information for 42 Brookdale Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,844 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,913 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1716.0
  • Color: Lt. Blue
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Horace Mann
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Day
  • Neighborhood: Newtonville
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Play Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Tandem
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 130.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 90.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 120.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 8.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 120.0
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 240.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Radon Mitigation system in basement
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 684440
  • Assessments: $494,500
  • Book: 043831
  • Tax Year: 2008
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 63.00
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 42 Brookdale Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 16, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #238437540

$615,000

-0.9% / yr

May 16, 2008

Sold

MLS PIN #70702509

$615,000—
Feb 29, 2008

Contingent

MLS PIN #70702509

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/16/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #238437540

$615,000

-0.9% / yr

05/16/2008

Sold

MLS PIN #70702509

$615,000
02/29/2008

Contingent

MLS PIN #70702509

—

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Public Records for 42 Brookdale Road

Taxable ValueLand$858,500Additions$309,600Total$1,168,100
Tax Record2026$11,319 ($943 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,932 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,932 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt768 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,913 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1926ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:21 B:016 L:0011

Schools near 42 Brookdale Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Jewish Community Day School
PrivateK to 8

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An exclusive enclave of elegant estates. For generations, this historic town has been an exclusive enclave and remains one of Boston’s most desirable places to live. Newton is filled with luxurious estates cradled by lush greenery, and is surrounded by fine dining and shopping.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 42 Brookdale Road, Newton, MA 02460
$615,000
4
1,716
6,913
$675,000
3
1.5
1,941
11,592
$220,000
3
2.5
1,780
5,922
$325,000
3
3.5
3,357
7,200
$583,000
3
1.5
1,536
7,020
$401,500
2
2.5
1,752
6,735

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