43 Gray Cliff Rd

6,154 Sq. Ft.
$731 / Sq. Ft.
6,154
Sq. Ft.
$731
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Introducing 43 Gray Cliff Road. This is a rare opportunity to own a secluded nearly 3 acre Kingdom in the heart of Newton Centre. The Robert Casson House features such exceptional details as a custom organ in the foyer with pipes extending to the second floor, exquisitely detailed woodwork, and a solarium with original mural. A masterpiece property, available for the first time in a generation, you will be transported to a wooded wonderland as you wind your way through English garden trails nestled...Introducing 43 Gray Cliff Road. This is a rare opportunity to own a secluded nearly 3 acre Kingdom in the heart of Newton Centre. The Robert Casson House features such exceptional details as a custom organ in the foyer with pipes extending to the second floor, exquisitely detailed woodwork, and a solarium with original mural. A masterpiece property, available for the first time in a generation, you will be transported to a wooded wonderland as you wind your way through English garden trails nestled amongst granite cliffs. This unique property features its own road running through it, an indoor pool and garage. In need of some updating, this home is ready to be cherished by its next caretakers. Ideal for those who want total privacy and proximity.

Listing Agents

  1. Emily Gloss

    Emily Gloss

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    emily.gloss@compass.com

    P: (617)-755-9042

  2. Listed by Ilene Solomon • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
  3. Listed by Emily Kidd • REAL Broker MA LLC

Property Details for 43 Gray Cliff Road

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Center
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Garden, Victorian
Garage Spaces
4
Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
10
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:11 AM

Property Details for 43 Gray Cliff Road

StatusSold
MLS #72646746
Days on Market79
Taxes$40,248 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1898
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Emily Gloss; Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Ilene Solomon; REAL Broker MA LLC, Emily Kidd

Sold By Compass, The Matt Montgomery Group

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Building Information for 43 Gray Cliff Road

Stories-Year Built1898Building Size-Lot Size2.80 AC / 121,802 SF

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$25,286 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$21,932

Property Taxes

$3,354

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Property Information for 43 Gray Cliff Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 6154.0
  • Color: Navy
  • 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: Mason/Ward
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Freezer - Upright, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Concrete, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Vestibule, Crown Molding, Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet, Closet - Cedar, Entrance Foyer, Office, Bedroom, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, French Doors, Security System, Window AC, Indoor Pool
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Stained Glass, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Above Ground, Screens, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: Above Ground, Indoor
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Slate
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Fuses, Circuit Breakers, Knob & Tube Wiring
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 405.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Crown Molding,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 27.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 187.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 336.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 21.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 306.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom4 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 224.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 285.0
  • Dining Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Stained Glass,French Doors,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 19.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 462.0
  • Family Room Features: Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 22.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 260.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 26.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 8X5
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 315.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 21.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 240.0
  • Room Office Features: Ceiling - Vaulted,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 15.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Disclosures: House is in Gray Cliff Historic District. Irrigation needs repair. Some knob & tube. Please see attached seller's disclosure. Must have a pre-approval/proof of funds prior to showing.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:61 B:022 L:0018,698113
  • Assessments: $3,851,500
  • Book: 12700
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 8
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 43 Gray Cliff Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 28, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72646746

$4,500,000—
Jun 26, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72646746

—
Apr 22, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72646746

$4,995,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/28/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72646746

$4,500,000
06/26/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72646746

—
04/22/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72646746

$4,995,000

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

Public Records for 43 Gray Cliff Road

Taxable ValueLand$3,199,500Additions$3,660,300Total$6,859,800
Tax Record2025$67,226 ($5,602 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt7,861 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,861 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,071 SqFtStories3Lot Size121,802 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1898ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:61 B:022 L:0018Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 43 Gray Cliff 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
Mason-Rice Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ward Elementary School
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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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Emily Gloss; Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Ilene Solomon; REAL Broker MA LLC, Emily Kidd

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