Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,500 sqft$330/sqft
53 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA 02459
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,042 sq ftLot Size
1958Year Built
$330/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

In a prime South Newton location, this multi-level residence is set on over 10,000 square feet of manicured grounds abutting conservation land. There are four levels of living with three bedrooms and two and one-half bathrooms. Open concept living areas, with hardwood floors under most of the carpets. This property is within proximity to Newton Centre, schools, and public transportation. This home needs updating but well worth it.In a prime South Newton location, this multi-level residence is set on over 10,000 square feet of manicured grounds abutting conservation land. There are four levels of living with three bedrooms and two and one-half bathrooms. Open concept living areas, with hardwood floors under most of the carpets. This property is within proximity to Newton Centre, schools, and public transportation. This home needs updating but well worth it.
Listing closed: 09/26/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72211843

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,600,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

101.4%

Newton, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 53 Brandeis Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,433 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,042 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Tennis Court, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2500.0
  • Color: Blue/gray
  • 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: Bowen/Ctryside
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill/Brown
  • Neighborhood: Newton Centre
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Finished, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Game Room
  • Interior Features: Security System, Whole House Fan
  • Laundry Features: Exterior Access
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Paved Drive
  • Parking Features: Work Area
Utilities
  • Cooling: None, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 182.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 176.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 121.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 276.0
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 154.0
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 7X18
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 247.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Roof replaced in March 2016 and exterior painted
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:81 B:051 L:0060,704982
  • Assessments: $668,400
  • Book: 813
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Cooling Zones: 0
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 53 Brandeis Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72211843

$825,000
Aug 15, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72211843

Aug 10, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72211843

$849,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72211843

$825,000
08/15/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72211843

08/10/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72211843

$849,000

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

Public Records for 53 Brandeis Road

Taxable ValueLand$952,400Additions$1,519,600Total$2,472,000
Tax Record2025$24,226 ($2,019 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt2,930 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,930 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,043 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,042 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2019Year Renovated2019ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:81 B:051 L:0060

Schools near 53 Brandeis 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: 53 Brandeis Road, Newton, MA 02459
$825,000
3
2,500
10,042
$638,000
3
2,487
10,268
$1,830,000
4
3,856
10,230
$609,600
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1,597
10,153
$1,950,000
4
3,571
10,089
$395,000
3
3.5
2,194
10,770

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