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Last Sold Price
4 beds5,014 sqft$299/sqft
44 Dolphin Rd, Newton, MA 02459
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,262 sq ftLot Size
1935Year Built
$299/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

On the market for the first time in 57 years, this magnificent home could be yours! Located in the Ward School neighborhood, this home offers a front to back living room, formal dining room, family room and eat-in kitchen. The second floor includes a master with bath and huge dressing room, three additional bedrooms and another bath all accessible by ELEVATOR (note, the elevator affords direct access to the house from the driveway). The lower level is finished and offers infinite possibilities including...On the market for the first time in 57 years, this magnificent home could be yours! Located in the Ward School neighborhood, this home offers a front to back living room, formal dining room, family room and eat-in kitchen. The second floor includes a master with bath and huge dressing room, three additional bedrooms and another bath all accessible by ELEVATOR (note, the elevator affords direct access to the house from the driveway). The lower level is finished and offers infinite possibilities including a designated work shop, playroom and tons of storage. Lots of natural woodwork, stained glass windows and wrought iron details. Two car detached garage. Bring your design ideas, you don't want to miss this opportunity.
  • Listed by: Cynthia Allen • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Listing closed: 04/16/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72567460

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,620,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

99.4%

Newton, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Cynthia Allen

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Deborah Budd

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Property Information for 44 Dolphin Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $17,317 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Style: Tudor
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,262 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Other (See Remarks)
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 5014.0
  • Color: Brick
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
  • Neighborhood: Ward School
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Instant Hot Water
  • 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: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Crown Molding, Closet - Cedar, Walk-in Storage, Study, Foyer, Library, Play Room, Central Vacuum, Other(See Remarks)
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Other(See Remarks), Security System
  • Laundry Features: Remodeled, Second Floor
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Stained Glass
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 336.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 21.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 90.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 208.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 294.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 322.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Dining Area,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 23.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 11X9
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 336.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 21.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Property is being sold 'as is'. Buyer to do their due diligence. Seller has not lived in the house for years and makes no representations.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 703326
  • Assessments: $1,567,100
  • Book: 65715
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 3
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 44 Dolphin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 16, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72567460

$1,500,000
Jan 14, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72567460

Sep 25, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72567460

$1,799,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/16/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72567460

$1,500,000
01/14/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72567460

09/25/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72567460

$1,799,000

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

Public Records for 44 Dolphin Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,566,700Additions$352,400Total$1,919,100
Tax Record2025$18,807 ($1,567 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,540 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,540 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,458 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,262 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1935ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:73 B:016 L:0019

Schools near 44 Dolphin 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 - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Mount Alvernia Academy
PrivatePK 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: 44 Dolphin Road, Newton, MA 02459
$1,500,000
4
5,014
7,262
$940,000
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