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Last Sold Price
4 beds4,230 sqft$469/sqft
51 Donna Rd, Newton, MA 02459
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$469/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located on a tree-lined street on Newton's south side, this spectacular and elegant, single-family home is sited on over an 11,000 sq.ft. lot and offers 4,230 sq.ft. of living space. Recently expanded and extensively renovated, this gorgeous, four bedroom, three full and two half-bath, brick home boasts an open, gourmet eat-in-kitchen/family room with oversized center island, quartz countertops and high-end appliances. With a flexible floor plan, this property includes two primary bedroom suites,...Located on a tree-lined street on Newton's south side, this spectacular and elegant, single-family home is sited on over an 11,000 sq.ft. lot and offers 4,230 sq.ft. of living space. Recently expanded and extensively renovated, this gorgeous, four bedroom, three full and two half-bath, brick home boasts an open, gourmet eat-in-kitchen/family room with oversized center island, quartz countertops and high-end appliances. With a flexible floor plan, this property includes two primary bedroom suites, both with en suite baths, finished lower levels with two family rooms, home office and a media/bonus room. Recent updates include: a four-zone, high efficiency, gas heating system, irrigation system and garage doors in 2020. Roof and central a/c were replaced within past few years. Other highlights include a direct entry, two-car garage and a large deck off the kitchen/family room.

Listing Agent

  1. Ellen Meisel

    Ellen Meisel

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 699-1487

    M: (617) 699-1487

Listing closed: 06/25/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72789596

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,200,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

102.4%

Newton, MA

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Property Information for 51 Donna Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,354 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,146 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 4230.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Mem-Spaulding
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Engineered Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Home Office, Bonus Room, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck, Deck - Composite
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 396.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 22.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 208.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 208.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 16.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 70.0
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 28.0
  • Bathroom3 Length: 4.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom3 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 243.0
  • Dining Room Length: 27.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 640.0
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 32.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 408.0
  • Kitchen Length: 24.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 195.0
  • Room Office Length: 15.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:82 B:006 L:0007,705890
  • Assessments: $1,279,100
  • Book: 69463
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 51 Donna Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72789596

$1,985,000
Mar 2, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72789596

Feb 24, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72789596

$1,995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72789596

$1,985,000
03/02/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72789596

02/24/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72789596

$1,995,000

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

Public Records for 51 Donna Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,198,600Additions$745,300Total$1,943,900
Tax Record2025$19,050 ($1,588 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,566 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,566 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt902 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,146 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:82 B:006 L:0007

Schools near 51 Donna 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 - 1 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Memorial Spaulding Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Boston College Campus School
Private1 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.

Newton
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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 51 Donna Road, Newton, MA 02459
$1,985,000
4
4,230
11,146
$1,025,000
5
3,316
10,250
$475,000
4
$1
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3
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3,475
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