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Last Sold Price
5 beds2,759 sqft$690/sqft
48 Wachusett Rd, Newton, MA 02467
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1907Year Built
$690/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful in Chestnut Hill! This special home is a perfect blend of traditional and modern style. The heart of this home is the bright, open family room featuring 10' vaulted ceilings, skylights, a working brick fireplace, & beautiful built-ins. Sliding doors lead to an oversized deck and private, fenced in yard with lush gardens. Thoughtfully renovated kitchen with dining nook, stone counters, stainless appliances, and a walk-in pantry. Beautiful formal living room with detailed wood mantle and...Beautiful in Chestnut Hill! This special home is a perfect blend of traditional and modern style. The heart of this home is the bright, open family room featuring 10' vaulted ceilings, skylights, a working brick fireplace, & beautiful built-ins. Sliding doors lead to an oversized deck and private, fenced in yard with lush gardens. Thoughtfully renovated kitchen with dining nook, stone counters, stainless appliances, and a walk-in pantry. Beautiful formal living room with detailed wood mantle and fireplace. A gorgeous first floor primary suite is highlighted by soaring 11' ceilings, walk-in closet, and spa-like bath with steam shower, heated floors, double vanity. A mudroom & powder room complete this level. Second floor has 4 bedrooms and beautiful Carrera marble bathroom. 3 zones of HVAC, newer windows, roof, & new hw heater (2020). Incredible location with easy access to public transportation, Newton Center, and all of the wonderful amenities of Chestnut Hill.

Listing Agent

  1. Allison Blank

    Allison Blank

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 851-2734

    M: (617) 851-2734

Listing closed: 08/30/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72834269

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,850,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

104.5%

Newton, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 48 Wachusett Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,257 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,400 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2759.0
  • Color: Gray
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • 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: Mud Room
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 208.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 88.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 187.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 400.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 25.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 105.0
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 7.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:61 B:018 L:0004,698050
  • Assessments: $1,510,900
  • Book: 66552
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 48 Wachusett Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 30, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72834269

$1,905,000
May 25, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72834269

May 19, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72834269

$1,798,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/30/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72834269

$1,905,000
05/25/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72834269

05/19/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72834269

$1,798,000

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

Public Records for 48 Wachusett Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,708,400Additions$285,000Total$1,993,400
Tax Record2025$19,535 ($1,628 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,759 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,759 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,779 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1907Year Renovated1907ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:61 B:018 L:0004

Schools near 48 Wachusett 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 - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Newton Country Day School
Private5 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: 48 Wachusett Road, Newton, MA 02467
$1,905,000
5
2,759
11,400
$2,978,675
5
6,200
22,412
6
3.5
3,328
12,993
$1
6
5,545
17,600
$3,000,000
5
4,950
28,562
$1,455,750
6
4,069
13,577

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