Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,091 sqft$353/sqft
42 Sheldon Rd, Newton, MA 02459
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,390 sq ftLot Size
1936Year Built
$353/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

An ultimate charmer with tasteful artistic flair -- delightful first floor familyroom -- superb livingroom & diningroom -- welcoming master -- perfect lower level bedroom and full bath. -walk up attic-four ;lovely bedrooms- one terrific home - with exceptional ambience- slate roof colonial with two car garage.An ultimate charmer with tasteful artistic flair -- delightful first floor familyroom -- superb livingroom & diningroom -- welcoming master -- perfect lower level bedroom and full bath. -walk up attic-four ;lovely bedrooms- one terrific home - with exceptional ambience- slate roof colonial with two car garage.
  • Listed by: Rene Bonner Oranburg • Prudential Edna Kranz Realty
Listing closed: 06/29/2010 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71042170

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 42 Sheldon Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,538 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Center
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,390 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2091.0
  • Color: yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Countryside
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Slate
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Basement
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Front stairs to be repaired before closing. need notice to show !
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 704735
  • Assessments: $656,400
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 42 Sheldon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #292449390

$737,500

+4.0% / yr

Jun 29, 2010

Sold

MLS PIN #71042170

$737,500
Mar 16, 2010

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71042170

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #292449390

$737,500

+4.0% / yr

06/29/2010

Sold

MLS PIN #71042170

$737,500
03/16/2010

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71042170

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

Public Records for 42 Sheldon Road

Taxable ValueLand$898,500Additions$471,600Total$1,370,100
Tax Record2025$13,427 ($1,119 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,244 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,244 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt820 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,390 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936Year Renovated1936ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:81 B:040 L:0011

Schools near 42 Sheldon Road

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

Bowen
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

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 Sheldon Road, Newton, MA 02459
$737,500
5
2,091
7,390
4
3.5
2,020
7,766
$1,160,000
4
2,725
7,330
3
2.5
2,014
7,570
$991,800
4
2,935
7,728
$855,000
3
2,154
7,960

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