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4 beds2,394 sqft
50 Playstead Rd, Unit 2, Newton, MA 02458
CondoProperty Type
1925Year Built
$391/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$275/moHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located on a quiet tree-lined street in Newton Corner, this spacious 2 level condo offers a flexible layout easily adapted to today’s living. The 2nd floor features an updated kitchen with granite counters, S/S appliances, and an eating nook. The dining room, with its bay window and built-in china cabinet, flows into the living room. A sunroom, used as a home office, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom round out this level. The 3rd floor provides 2 additional bedrooms separated by a sitting room and bathroom....Located on a quiet tree-lined street in Newton Corner, this spacious 2 level condo offers a flexible layout easily adapted to today’s living. The 2nd floor features an updated kitchen with granite counters, S/S appliances, and an eating nook. The dining room, with its bay window and built-in china cabinet, flows into the living room. A sunroom, used as a home office, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom round out this level. The 3rd floor provides 2 additional bedrooms separated by a sitting room and bathroom. With each bedroom having a staircase to the 2nd floor, the sitting room could be used to create a 2-room suite. Additional features include 2 deep storage closets on the 3rd floor, in-unit washer/dryer, basement storage, a shared fenced-in backyard with patio, and exclusive use of the garage. Take advantage of everything Newton has to offer in this ideal location near parks, shops, and restaurants, with quick access to the MA Pike, express bus, Boston, Cambridge and points West.
  • Listed by: Emello & Pagani • Keller Williams Realty
  • Listed by: Deborah Emello • Keller Williams Realty
Listing closed: 05/28/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72804444

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

98.4%

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Property Information for 50 Playstead Road, Unit 2

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,615 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Corner
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Corner, MA-Newton
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
  • Unit Placement: Upper
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 50 Playstead Rd
  • Floor: 2
  • Stories: 2
  • Residences: 2
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
  • Year Built: 1925
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2394.0
  • Total Units: 2
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Converted: 2004
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Underwood
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Walk-in, Home Office, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Assigned, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Assigned, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 120.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 221.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 180.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 195.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 168.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 136.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Office Length: 17.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 8.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 5
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: The source of all representations are from the Seller or a public source; broker has not verified same. It is recommended that buyer independently verify all information.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:71 B:039 L:0004A,4595455
  • Assessments: $729,400
  • Book: 60050
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: MR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Electricity, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 2
  • Owner Occupied Source: Owner
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1%

Property History for 50 Playstead Road, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1462236934

$937,000

+6.3% / yr

May 28, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72804444

$937,000
Mar 31, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72804444

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1462236934

$937,000

+6.3% / yr

05/28/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72804444

$937,000
03/31/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72804444

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

Public Records for 50 Playstead Road, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$963,400Total-
Tax Record2025$9,441 ($787 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,394 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,394 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt384 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,752 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1925ZoningMR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:71 B:039 L:0004A

Schools near 50 Playstead Road, Unit 2

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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