Last Sold Price
4 beds2,598 sqft$385/sqft
5 Cochituate Rd, Newton, MA 02461

Description

Come see this wonderful home in the Highlands; this brick-front center entrance colonial sits on a large corner lot,15,000+ square feet, with over 2,500 square feet of living space and 2-car garage. Basement could be finished, or home could be expanded. Many up-dates over the last 10+ years, including beautiful cook’s kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counters, ss appliances, island and step down sun room for informal dining, and views of the beautiful yard. Newer electric, roof, exterior paint,...Come see this wonderful home in the Highlands; this brick-front center entrance colonial sits on a large corner lot,15,000+ square feet, with over 2,500 square feet of living space and 2-car garage. Basement could be finished, or home could be expanded. Many up-dates over the last 10+ years, including beautiful cook’s kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counters, ss appliances, island and step down sun room for informal dining, and views of the beautiful yard. Newer electric, roof, exterior paint, heat/central air, newer full bath & up-dates to main & master bath. Front to back fireplaced living room, formal dining room, study and 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, with large master bedroom, and its own bath and walk in closet. Approximately 1/2 mile to both Highlands & Eliot "T", shops and restaurants, Cold Spring Park & Zervas School.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/27/2015 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Sherri Quist

    Sherri Quist

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 359-1191

Property Details for 5 Cochituate Road

Status
MLS #
71821557
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$9,751 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1930
Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Highlands
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Highlands, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,710,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

103.9%

[Newton, MA]

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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 5 Cochituate Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,530 SF

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$5,895 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,083

Property Taxes

$813

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 5 Cochituate Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2598.0
  • Color: Beige
  • 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: Zervas
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Dining Area, Slider, Sunken, Closet, Bathroom, Study, Sun Room, Foyer
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 234.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 168.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 306.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 442.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 34.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Structural engineer report attached; some settling in small area of house,however,structurally fine
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 696673
  • Assessments: $839,900
  • Book: 999
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 5 Cochituate Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 27, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #553631043

$1,000,000

+4.0% / yr

Jul 27, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71821557

$1,000,000
Apr 28, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71821557

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/27/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #553631043

$1,000,000

+4.0% / yr

07/27/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71821557

$1,000,000
04/28/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71821557

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

Public Records for 5 Cochituate Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,007,000Additions$615,300Total$1,622,300
Tax Record2025$15,899 ($1,325 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,498 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,498 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt334 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,530 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:54 B:032 L:0008

Schools near 5 Cochituate 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
Rating
School
Distance
Zervas Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5 Cochituate Road, Newton, MA 02461
$1,000,000
4
2,598
15,530
4
2.5
2,230
8,750
$1,650,000
3
2,910
8,082
5
3.5
1,931
8,390
3
3.5
2,474
7,650
$2,210,000
4
4,611
9,930

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