Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,792 sqft
51 Thaxter Rd, Newton, MA 02460
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$179/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Classic 4 bdrm dutch colonial in desireable newtonville neighborhood. Gumwood,french doors,sunroom. Some updated systems but needs cosmetic tlc. A great buy! No showings until oh on 10/24 from 12:30-2:00.Classic 4 bdrm dutch colonial in desireable newtonville neighborhood. Gumwood,french doors,sunroom. Some updated systems but needs cosmetic tlc. A great buy! No showings until oh on 10/24 from 12:30-2:00.
  • Listed by: Carol Ann Shea • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Listing closed: 12/29/1999 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 30364185

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,079,000

Avg days on market

40

Sale-to-list ratio

102.0%

Newton, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Carol Ann Shea

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Carol Ann Shea

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Property Information for 51 Thaxter Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,720 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,970 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Swimming Pool, Park
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1792.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Horace Mann
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Den
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Leased
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Leased
  • Parking Features: Leased
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 684284
  • Assessments: $294,000
  • Book: 9396
  • Tax Year: 99
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 0.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 51 Thaxter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 29, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88033374

$320,000
Dec 29, 1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30364185

$320,000
Nov 4, 1999

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30364185

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/29/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88033374

$320,000
12/29/1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30364185

$320,000
11/04/1999

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30364185

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

Public Records for 51 Thaxter Road

Taxable ValueLand$817,600Additions$179,700Total$997,300
Tax Record2025$9,774 ($814 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,792 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,792 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt976 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,776 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:21 B:005 L:0012

Schools near 51 Thaxter 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 - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Jewish Community Day School
PrivateK to 8

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 Thaxter Road, Newton, MA 02460
$320,000
4
1,792
6,970
$242,000
3
$1
3
1
1,400
5,906
$70,000
2
1
1,092
5,000
$1,279,000
4
1,646
6,443
3
1.5
1,536
5,244

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