Last Sold Price
5 beds5,007 sqft$225/sqft
53 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Description

Spacious, gracious, warm & inviting. Sprawling, beautifully maintained home in sought-after area is waiting for a new family! Sited on a gorgeous level, professionally landscaped lot w/sweeping circular drive & fenced yard, this sunsplashed home has been expanded/updated w/approx $400K in imprvmnts since '95. Open floor plan. Custom Kitchen w/lge separate eating area. Gleaming HW floors. Vaulted ceilings. Grand Master Suite & 4 more Bedrooms all on one level. Must see! O. H. Sunday 2/19 12-2pm.Spacious, gracious, warm & inviting. Sprawling, beautifully maintained home in sought-after area is waiting for a new family! Sited on a gorgeous level, professionally landscaped lot w/sweeping circular drive & fenced yard, this sunsplashed home has been expanded/updated w/approx $400K in imprvmnts since '95. Open floor plan. Custom Kitchen w/lge separate eating area. Gleaming HW floors. Vaulted ceilings. Grand Master Suite & 4 more Bedrooms all on one level. Must see! O. H. Sunday 2/19 12-2pm.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/01/2012 12:00 AM

Property Details for 53 Rachel Road

Status
MLS #
71333507
Days on Market
17
Taxes
$14,291 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1963
Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Center
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
10

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,576,000

Avg days on market

52

Sale-to-list ratio

98.2%

[Newton, MA]

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Sold 02/25/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Suburban Lifestyle Real Estate, Barbara Rappaport Scardino

Sold By Suburban Lifestyle Real Estate, Barbara Rappaport Scardino

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Building Information for 53 Rachel Road

Stories-Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 25,000 SF

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$6,907 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,716

Property Taxes

$1,191

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 53 Rachel Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5007.0
  • Color: Grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Countryside
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Parquet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Half, Open Floor Plan, Bathroom, Entry Hall, Den, Play Room, Office
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 238.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 352.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,French Doors,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Family Room Length: 22.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 350.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Length: 25.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 280.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 140.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 14.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Room sizes approximate - buyer/buyer's agent to verify.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:83 B:026 L:0012,707480
  • Assessments: $1,306,500
  • Book: 22428
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 53 Rachel Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 1, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #331891494

$1,124,550

+3.6% / yr

Jun 1, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71333507

$1,124,550
Feb 19, 2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71333507

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/01/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #331891494

$1,124,550

+3.6% / yr

06/01/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71333507

$1,124,550
02/19/2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71333507

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

Public Records for 53 Rachel Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,317,600Additions$773,800Total$2,091,400
Tax Record2025$20,496 ($1,708 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,107 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,107 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,553 SqFtStories1Lot Size25,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1963ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:83 B:026 L:0012

Schools near 53 Rachel 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
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

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This home: 53 Rachel Road, Newton, MA 02459
$1,124,550
5
5,007
25,000
$5,800,000
8
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25,244
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