Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,930,000
4 beds2,919 sqft

42 Star Rd, Newton, MA 02465

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.38 acresLot Size
2003Year Built
$661/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare opportunity to own this spectacular colonial set on a beautifully landscaped 16555 sqft level lot. The first floor features double story foyer, spacious dining room, bright living room, fireplaced family room open to the pretty stone patio, and an inviting modern kitchen boasting upgraded granite counters and cabinets, glass tile backsplash, and SS appliances that also include a commercial grade 6 burner stove. Large breakfast area oversees the gorgeous landscaped backyard. The second floor...Rare opportunity to own this spectacular colonial set on a beautifully landscaped 16555 sqft level lot. The first floor features double story foyer, spacious dining room, bright living room, fireplaced family room open to the pretty stone patio, and an inviting modern kitchen boasting upgraded granite counters and cabinets, glass tile backsplash, and SS appliances that also include a commercial grade 6 burner stove. Large breakfast area oversees the gorgeous landscaped backyard. The second floor has a stunning master suite with gas fireplace, vaulted ceiling, walk in closet, full bath with Jacuzzi, double sink vanity plus 3 additional bedrooms and a full bath. First floor laundry, gleaming hardwood flooring throughout, central AC, sprinkler system, 2 car garage, and more. Spacious lower level and attic with stairs access offer potential for future expansion. Perfect location with walking distance to bus line, and under a mile to the commuter rail.
  • Listed by: Wei Fu • Phoenix Real Estate
Listing closed: 06/22/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72956284
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,845,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

98.6%

Newton, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 42 Star Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $16,734 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: West Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton-West Newton, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Building Information

  • Year Built: 2003
  • Lot Size: 0.38 AC / 16,555 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2919.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Burr / Fanklin
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Day

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished Basement
  • 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, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First

Property Information

Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: The sellers expect to close in May with use & occupancy till 6/30/2022. Property lies in buffer zone between Burr and Franklin for elementary school. Public water for in house use. Water well on property for irrigation system only. Neighbor pays electricity to pump the well in exchange for water.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 692536
  • Assessments: $1,590,700
  • Book: 68641
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: SR3

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 42 Star Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 22, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72956284

$1,930,000
—
Apr 22, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72956284

—
—
Mar 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72956284

$2,089,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/22/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72956284

$1,930,000
04/22/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72956284

—
03/23/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72956284

$2,089,000

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

Public Records for 42 Star Road

Taxable Value

Land

$1,023,000

Additions

$1,010,000
Total$2,033,000

Tax Record

2026

$19,700 ($1,642 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,919 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,919 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,577 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

16,555 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

2003

Year Renovated

2003

Zoning

SR3

County

MIDDLESEX

APN

NEWT S:44 B:012 L:0033

Schools near 42 Star 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
C C Burr
PublicK to 5

Franklin Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North 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 Star Road, Newton, MA 02465
$1,930,000
4
2,919
16,555
$1
3
2
2,884
–
–
3
1
1,204
7,543
$989,500
3
1,495
7,457
–
3
1
1,504
7,371
$385,000
3
1,440
7,629

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