Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds3,195 sqft$479/sqft
51 Dorset Rd, Newton, MA 02468
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.46 acresLot Size
1996Year Built
$479/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Custom-built, this spectacular Contemporary-style residence is set in Waban on a gorgeous 20,000 square foot lot with views of the exquisite grounds and nearby golf course. The entrance leads to an open-concept floor plan featuring a stunning living room with vaulted 18-foot ceiling, brilliant light from the huge picture windows, and access to a deck. The recently updated kitchen, with beautiful cabinetry, has a dining area with lovely views. There is a first-floor expansive primary bedroom suite...Custom-built, this spectacular Contemporary-style residence is set in Waban on a gorgeous 20,000 square foot lot with views of the exquisite grounds and nearby golf course. The entrance leads to an open-concept floor plan featuring a stunning living room with vaulted 18-foot ceiling, brilliant light from the huge picture windows, and access to a deck. The recently updated kitchen, with beautiful cabinetry, has a dining area with lovely views. There is a first-floor expansive primary bedroom suite with a full bath, soaking tub, ample closet space, high ceiling, and views of the yard. The versatile second floor has a loft, bedroom area, and half bath. The full, walk-out lower level is comprised of a bedroom, bath, family room, and playroom/gym/dance room. Amenities include a fabulous mudroom, an attached two-car garage, gas systems, AC, and gleaming hardwood floors. Conveniently located one block to the Angier School, Waban Village, the “T”, Route 128, and Mass. Pike.
Listing closed: 07/07/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72984028

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,725,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

100.2%

Newton, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Debby Belt

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline, Danielle Schlesier

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Property Information for 51 Dorset Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,375 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Waban
  • Area: MA-Newton-Waban, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 20,041 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3195.0
  • 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: Angier
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Play Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Professional Landscaping
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached
  • Parking Features: Attached
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 187.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 260.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 20.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 272.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom3 Width: 16.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 324.0
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 27.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 143.0
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 486.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 27.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:55 B:010 L:0044,697144
  • Assessments: $1,271,400
  • Book: 74361
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 51 Dorset Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 7, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72984028

$1,530,000
May 22, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72984028

May 18, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72984028

$1,499,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/07/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72984028

$1,530,000
05/22/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72984028

05/18/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72984028

$1,499,000

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

Public Records for 51 Dorset Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,345,000Additions$221,400Total$1,566,400
Tax Record2025$15,351 ($1,279 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,948 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,948 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt288 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,041 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996Year Renovated1996ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:55 B:010 L:0044

Schools near 51 Dorset 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
Angier Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown 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: 51 Dorset Road, Newton, MA 02468
$1,530,000
3
3,195
20,041
$1,468,000
6
4,329
19,992
$1,025,000
4
2,542
24,936
$618,175
4
$2,400,000
4
4,665
18,713
$900,000
5
4,175

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Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Debby Belt

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