5 Birch Hill Road

Sold 4/15/15
Sold 4/15/15
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,800,000
5 beds5,712 sqft$315/sqft
5 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02465
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.34 acresLot Size
1895Year Built
$315/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Magnificent 19th century residence with Queen Anne influence, on 15,000' lot in West Newton Hill on gas-lit street. Recently restored & upgraded slate & copper roof. Harmonious blend of tasteful updates & original detail creating a gracious 5 bedroom & au pair, 6.5 bathroom residence ideal for today's living. Glorious outdoor spaces include separate perennial garden rooms, specimen plantings, lawns, play area, blue stone patios & welcoming front porch. Lovely millwork throughout the home including...Magnificent 19th century residence with Queen Anne influence, on 15,000' lot in West Newton Hill on gas-lit street. Recently restored & upgraded slate & copper roof. Harmonious blend of tasteful updates & original detail creating a gracious 5 bedroom & au pair, 6.5 bathroom residence ideal for today's living. Glorious outdoor spaces include separate perennial garden rooms, specimen plantings, lawns, play area, blue stone patios & welcoming front porch. Lovely millwork throughout the home including rich moldings. The library & living room each have a fireplace, built-ins & bay windows. The elegant dining room with the 3rd fireplace has built-ins, a window seat & beautiful raised ceiling moldings. The fabulous renovated kitchen has custom stone & copper work, cherry cabinetry , professional style range, walk-in pantry & opens to the sitting area. Sunlight showcases the stained glass on main staircase landing. Home theater with walls covered in Venetian plaster. C/A. 2 car garage
  • Listed by: Holly Wyner • Hammond Residential Real Estate
Listing closed: 04/15/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71712211
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Property Information for 5 Birch Hill Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,630 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Style: Garden, Victorian
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 15,000 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5712.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • 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: Cabot
  • High School: Newton North Hs
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 7.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Library, Game Room, Live-in Help Quarters, Media Room, Sitting Room, Office
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Hydro Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 252.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 21.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 247.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 192.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 21.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 176.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bedroom5 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Countertops - Upgraded
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 360.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Second Dishwasher,Pot Filler Faucet,Wine Chiller
  • Kitchen Length: 24.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 11X9
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 288.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Stained Glass
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 264.0
  • Room Office Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Office Length: 22.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 686309
  • Assessments: $1,432,400
  • Book: 31660
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: Res.
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 6
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 5 Birch Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #521029218

$1,800,000

+242.1% / yr

Apr 15, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71712211

$1,800,000—
Jan 13, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71712211

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #521029218

$1,800,000

+242.1% / yr

04/15/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71712211

$1,800,000
01/13/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71712211

—

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

Public Records for 5 Birch Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,305,600Additions$1,286,700Total$2,592,300
Tax Record2025$25,405 ($2,117 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt3,549 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,549 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,180 SqFtStories3Lot Size15,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:24 B:012 L:0023

Schools near 5 Birch Hill Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cabot Elementary School
Public - K to 5
F A Day Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton North High School
Public - 9 to 12
Edco Secondary Education Program
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cabot Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Edco Secondary Education Program
Private6 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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