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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,263 sqft
50 Playstead Rd, Unit 1, Newton, MA 02458
CondoProperty Type
1925Year Built
$388/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$150HOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Stunning first floor 2+BR condo! Harmonious blend of classic charm and modern renovation! Beautiful and spacious eat-in kitchen featuring granite countertops, SS appliances, plus a pantry. Other notable features include gumwood trim, hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, and in-unit laundry. The condo has a classical layout with formal dining room & built-in china cabinet, living room, extra bonus room (either office or guest room), and two good size bedrooms. The parking is 2-car tandem. The...Stunning first floor 2+BR condo! Harmonious blend of classic charm and modern renovation! Beautiful and spacious eat-in kitchen featuring granite countertops, SS appliances, plus a pantry. Other notable features include gumwood trim, hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, and in-unit laundry. The condo has a classical layout with formal dining room & built-in china cabinet, living room, extra bonus room (either office or guest room), and two good size bedrooms. The parking is 2-car tandem. The basement has high ceilings and there is a shared yard/patio. Pls. note: the condo is in the Newton North school district. This property is fantastic for commuters; it is conveniently located near the Mass Pike, Newton Corner, Oak Square, and MBTA. Located just blocks away from the Newton Commonwealth Golf Course. Sunday OH, June 21st, 12-2PM.
  • Listed by: Lilia Gouarian • Red Bow Realty
Listing closed: 08/20/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71860406

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$650,000

Avg days on market

49

Sale-to-list ratio

97.1%

Newton, MA

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Listing Courtesy of Red Bow Realty, Lilia Gouarian

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Scott Goldsmith

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Property Information for 50 Playstead Road, Unit 1

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,981 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 50 Playstead Rd
  • Floor: 1
  • Stories: 1
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1263.0
  • Total Units: 2
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Bonus Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Tandem
  • Parking Features: Tandem
  • Parking Features: Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 140.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.0
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 4X7
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 154.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Window A/C units are included but negotiable.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:71 B:039 L:0004,4595455
  • Assessments: $342,900
  • Book: 60062
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: MR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance
  • Optional Fee Includes: Sewer, Master Insurance
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 50 Playstead Road, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554885962

$490,000

+7.3% / yr

Aug 20, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71860406

$490,000
Jun 26, 2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71860406

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554885962

$490,000

+7.3% / yr

08/20/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71860406

$490,000
06/26/2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71860406

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

Public Records for 50 Playstead Road, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$603,600Total-
Tax Record2025$5,915 ($493 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,263 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,263 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt527 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,752 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningMR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:71 B:039 L:0004

Schools near 50 Playstead Road, Unit 1

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 12
Rating
School
Distance
Underwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Perkins School For The Blind
PrivatePK 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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