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Last Sold Price
$1,299,000
3 beds2,205 sqft

53 Rokeby Rd, Newton, MA 02468

Description

Beautiful light-filled home on a quiet dead-end street in prime Waban location. Renovated in 2015, the first floor has incredible flow with it's welcoming foyer, light-filled dining room and large living room- both opening to a sparkling eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances, a farm sink, and ample storage overlooking a large, level yard. An office/study, mudroom with direct access to oversized attached garage and powder room complete the first level. The second floor features an open landing...Beautiful light-filled home on a quiet dead-end street in prime Waban location. Renovated in 2015, the first floor has incredible flow with it's welcoming foyer, light-filled dining room and large living room- both opening to a sparkling eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances, a farm sink, and ample storage overlooking a large, level yard. An office/study, mudroom with direct access to oversized attached garage and powder room complete the first level. The second floor features an open landing space and leads to a lovely master with new 2015 bath and walk in closet, two well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. The finished lower level, with both a family room and playroom is inviting, bright and has direct access to a lovely patio. Large storage space and laundry complete the lower level. 53 Rokeby is located in the village of Waban and has the best of what Newton has to offer- top rated schools, exceptional commuter access, incredible restaurants and shops.
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.35 acresLot Size
1928Year Built
$589/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces
Listing closed: 06/12/2019 12:00 AM
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72468389
Listing Agent
  1. Maura Dolan

    Maura Dolan

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 448-1346

    M: (617) 448-1346

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,465,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

101.0%

Newton, MA

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53 Rokeby Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $11,637 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Waban
  • Area: MA-Newton-Waban, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Style: Tudor
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1928
  • Lot Size: 0.35 AC / 15,296 SF

General Details

Property Details

  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 2205.0
  • Color: Brick
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

  • Grade School: Angier
  • High School: North
  • Neighborhood: Waban

Features

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Laminate
  • Interior Features: Home Office, Play Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Screens

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Deck, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate

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: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 192.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0

Bedroom 2

  • Bedroom2 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0

Bedroom 3

  • Bedroom3 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0

Bathroom 1

  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second

Bathroom 3

  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second

Dining Room

  • Dining Room Area: 168.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0

Family Room

  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Laminate,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Family Room Level: Basement

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Area: 150.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0

Living Room

  • Room Living Room Area: 312.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0

Other Room 1

  • Room Office Area: 108.0
  • Room Office Features: Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Office Length: 9.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 12.0

Property Information

Property Info

  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Dead End
  • Disclosures: Square footage based on 2 deeded lots,53 Rokeby and 0 Rokeby. Taxes and assessment reflect combined parcels. Far edge of lot in flood plain. Insurance discretionary by lender

Tax Information

  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:55 B:038 L:0030,697491
  • Assessments: $1,113,600
  • Book: 64521
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: SR2

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

  • Beds Total: 3

Other Building Characteristics

  • Foundation: Other
  • Heat Zones: 1

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History

53 Rokeby Road

DateEventPrice
Jun 12, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72468389

$1,299,000
Apr 5, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72468389

—
Apr 5, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72468389

—
DateEventPrice
06/12/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72468389

$1,299,000
04/05/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72468389

—
04/05/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72468389

—

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

Public records

53 Rokeby Road

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,817 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,817 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

504 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools

Near 53 Rokeby Road

This home is within Newton School District.

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 Rokeby Road, Newton, MA 02468
$1,299,000
3
2,205
15,296
$827,000
5
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9,280
$1,500,000
4
2,889
18,573
$570,000
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1,577
9,306
$2,265,000
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5,849
15,618
$340,500
3
2.5
1,834
8,200

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