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4 beds1,844 sqft$556/sqft
52 Theodore Rd,Ā Newton, MAĀ 02459
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,800 sq ftLot Size
1946Year Built
$556/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This charming and well-maintained, updated Cape is move-in ready! It offers a gas fireplace in the front Living Room, a cozy Family Room with a gas (with a wood burning style) stove, large windows direct access to the lovely back deck which looks over the landscaped yard. The updated Kitchen has gas cooking and a dining area. There are four good sizes Bedrooms, (one currently modified as dining room) and two full Baths. Features also include; a finished basement with outdoor access, central air,...This charming and well-maintained, updated Cape is move-in ready! It offers a gas fireplace in the front Living Room, a cozy Family Room with a gas (with a wood burning style) stove, large windows direct access to the lovely back deck which looks over the landscaped yard. The updated Kitchen has gas cooking and a dining area. There are four good sizes Bedrooms, (one currently modified as dining room) and two full Baths. Features also include; a finished basement with outdoor access, central air, hardwood floors, newer roof, a landscaped yard with patio, and an attached one-car garage. Terrific location to schools, major roads, mass transit and Newton Centre. A true gem!
Listing closed: 08/19/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72990671

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,195,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

106.5%

Newton, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Barbara Hakim

Sold By Hammond Residential Real Estate, Brenda van der Merwe

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Property Information for 52 Theodore Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,434 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Center
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,800 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 1844.0
  • Color: white
  • 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: Brown/Oak Hill
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Bowen/Cs.
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Overhead, Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Flood Plain, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 203.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.5
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 152.25
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.5
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.5
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 102.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 8.5
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 137.5
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.5
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 294.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Exterior Access,Remodeled
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 21.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 90.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 9.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 195.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Sellers Pay $3200/ Year For Flood Insurance. No Water In Basement In 15 Yrs Of Ownership. Property Has A French Drain And 2 Sump Pumps. Zones Are Being Re-Evaluated. Sellers Will Leave Tv's In Family Room And Main Bedroom As Gifts. Elementary School And Middle Schools Are In Buffer Zones.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:81 B:046 L:0004,704779
  • Assessments: $706,700
  • Book: 49664
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 52 Theodore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 19, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72990671

$1,025,000—
Jun 7, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72990671

—
Jun 7, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72990671

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/19/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72990671

$1,025,000
06/07/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72990671

—
06/07/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72990671

—

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

Public Records for 52 Theodore Road

Taxable ValueLand$879,900Additions$164,500Total$1,044,400
Tax Record2025$10,235 ($853 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,560 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,560 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt816 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1946ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:81 B:046 L:0004

Schools near 52 Theodore Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bowen
PublicK to 5

Countryside 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: 52 Theodore Road, Newton, MA 02459
$1,025,000
4
1,844
6,800
$535,000
3
1,700
7,107
$215,000
3
2.5
1,435
8,600
$249,000
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2.5
1,480
11,600
–
3
2.5
1,779
13,700
$940,000
3
1,787
8,294

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Barbara Hakim

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