Last Sold Price
3 beds1,354 sqft$399/sqft
42 Margo Rd, Boston, MA 02135

Description

Contractors take note! Sought after Brighton/Newton line location overlooking Newton Commonwealth Golf Club. Features 3 bedrooms, living room, dining area, open kitchen. Partially finished lower level includes large family room and bonus room. This home has huge potential and affords easy access to the Mass Pike, Newton, public transportation, Boston College and Boston Landing which is home to New Balance’s world headquarters, the Bruins and Celtics new practice facilities, planned retail outlets,...Contractors take note! Sought after Brighton/Newton line location overlooking Newton Commonwealth Golf Club. Features 3 bedrooms, living room, dining area, open kitchen. Partially finished lower level includes large family room and bonus room. This home has huge potential and affords easy access to the Mass Pike, Newton, public transportation, Boston College and Boston Landing which is home to New Balance’s world headquarters, the Bruins and Celtics new practice facilities, planned retail outlets, a commuter rail station, and much more! Easy walk to Oak Sq. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/03/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Michael Mahoney • RTN Realty Advisors LLC.

Property Details for 42 Margo Road

Status
MLS #
72109816
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$5,383 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1955
Town
Boston
MLS Area
Brighton
Area
MA-Boston-Brighton, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1

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Median sold price

$720,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

100.1%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RTN Realty Advisors LLC., Michael Mahoney

Sold By RTN Realty Advisors LLC., Michael Mahoney

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Building Information for 42 Margo Road

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,896 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,193 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,744

Property Taxes

$449

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 42 Margo Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1354.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Brighton Hs
  • Neighborhood: Brighton / Boston College
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Game Room, Bonus Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 110 Volts
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 144.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 99.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 81.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 9.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 350.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 25.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 162.0
  • Kitchen Length: 9.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 18.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 240.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: All measurements are approximate and for marketing purposes only. Buyer/Buyer's Agent to perform own due diligence and verify all information.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:22 P:04565 S:001,1221396
  • Assessments: $489,400
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: 1F-5000
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 42 Margo Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 3, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590104153

$539,900
Mar 3, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72109816

$539,900
Jan 25, 2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72109816

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/03/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590104153

$539,900
03/03/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72109816

$539,900
01/25/2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72109816

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 42 Margo Road

Taxable ValueLand$261,100Additions$414,600Total$675,700
Tax Record2025$7,825 ($652 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,354 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,354 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,896 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:22 P:04565 S:001

Schools near 42 Margo Road

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Mary Lyon K-8 School
PublicK to 8

Lyon High School
Public9 to 12

Edison K-8
PublicPK to 6

Winship Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 42 Margo Road, Boston, MA 02135
$539,900
3
1,354
5,896
$160,000
3
2
1,008
5,956
3
1
1,114
5,986
$475,000
3
1,194
7,250
$450,000
4
1,605
6,869
$307,000
3
9,999
7,125

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