53 Dorothy Road

Sold 8/22/14
Sold 8/22/14
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,150,000
3 beds2,865 sqft$401/sqft
53 Dorothy Rd, Newton, MA 02459
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.37 acresLot Size
1954Year Built
$401/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Stunning light-filled brick home in a private setting at the end of a desirable cul-de-sac. Extensively renovated from 2007 to 2014,offering a spacious open design and gleaming hardwood floors. Large living room and a huge dining room both feature floor-to-ceiling windows. Designer eat-in kitchen equipped with granite counters,a breakfast bar,Miele and Bosch appliances,maple cabinets and is open to a screened porch leading to a patio and a 16K sf private lot with mature plantings. First floor family...Stunning light-filled brick home in a private setting at the end of a desirable cul-de-sac. Extensively renovated from 2007 to 2014,offering a spacious open design and gleaming hardwood floors. Large living room and a huge dining room both feature floor-to-ceiling windows. Designer eat-in kitchen equipped with granite counters,a breakfast bar,Miele and Bosch appliances,maple cabinets and is open to a screened porch leading to a patio and a 16K sf private lot with mature plantings. First floor family room/office. Master bedroom has a walk-in closet and a gorgeous marble master bath. Huge family bath is equipped with a whirlpool tub and a walk-in shower. The beautifully finished lower level offers a possible au pair/office,great entertaining spaces,a fireplace,a bathroom,a sauna and massive storage.2014 high-end gas heating system by Buderus,2007 windows and AC,a direct-access 2-car garage. Conveniently located near schools,Newton Centre,The Street,Chestnut Hill Square and public transportation.
Listing closed: 08/22/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71701454

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 53 Dorothy Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,192 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Center
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Style: Split Entry, Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,245 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2865.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Memorial Spauld
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
  • Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Great Room, Sitting Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
  • Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Security System
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Sprinkler System, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 182.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 196.0
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 204.0
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 170.0
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 351.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Access Newton Centre T via direct bus from corner of Dedham St. Current assessment does not reflect renovations. Armoire is currently used in the 3rd bedroom instead of a closet.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 708531
  • Assessments: $593,400
  • Book: 34571
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Frontage: 74.00
  • Levels: Split Entry
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.5

Property History for 53 Dorothy Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 22, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #434229478

$1,150,000

+5.0% / yr

Aug 22, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71701454

$1,150,000—
Jul 19, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71701454

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/22/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #434229478

$1,150,000

+5.0% / yr

08/22/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71701454

$1,150,000
07/19/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71701454

—

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

Public Records for 53 Dorothy Road

Taxable ValueLand$720,200Additions$1,701,900Total$2,422,100
Tax Record2025$23,737 ($1,978 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,050 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,050 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,465 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,245 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1954ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:84 B:032 L:0003

Schools near 53 Dorothy Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Memorial Spaulding Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Oak Hill Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton South High School
Public - 9 to 12
Solomon Schechter Day School Of Greater Boston
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Memorial Spaulding Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Solomon Schechter Day School Of Greater Boston
PrivatePK 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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$1,150,000
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