53 Roosevelt Road

Sold 8/22/22

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Last Sold Price

$1,216,000

4 beds3 baths2,458 sqft

53 Roosevelt Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.31 acresLot Size

1985Year Built

$495/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Spectacular Newton Centre location. This beautifully updated and spacious Colonial-style residence is situated on a private, level 13,565 square foot lot. The front foyer leads to the front-to-back living room and graciously sized dining room opening to the fabulous cooks kitchen with oversized center island, stainless steel appliances, lots of cabinet storage, and separate pantry. The amazing family room has skylights, wood-burning fireplace, and sliding doors opening to a huge deck overlooking...Spectacular Newton Centre location. This beautifully updated and spacious Colonial-style residence is situated on a private, level 13,565 square foot lot. The front foyer leads to the front-to-back living room and graciously sized dining room opening to the fabulous cooks kitchen with oversized center island, stainless steel appliances, lots of cabinet storage, and separate pantry. The amazing family room has skylights, wood-burning fireplace, and sliding doors opening to a huge deck overlooking the magnificent yard. There is a first floor laundry. The second floor offers a luxurious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and spa-like bathroom; three additional bedrooms; and full bathroom. There is a large bonus room, with cathedral ceiling, ideal an office/gym/playroom. There is also a heated storage room off the direct-entry garage. This property is close to schools, village shops and restaurants, and major roadways.

Listing closed: 08/22/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72999873

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,480,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

100.3%

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$1,270,000

Sold 06/19/26

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,594
Square Feet: 0.45
Acres

194 Parker Street, Newton, MA 02459

1/33

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,390
Square Feet: 0.12
Acres

2 Cannon Street, Newton, MA 02459

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,076
Square Feet: 0.09
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26 Circuit Avenue, Newton, MA 02461

1/39

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,240
Square Feet: 0.18
Acres

25 Parker Street, Newton, MA 02459

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,160
Square Feet: 0.33
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Bedrooms: 3
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Square Feet: 0.26
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Bathrooms: 2,108
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Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, The Kennedy Lynch Gold Team; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Marjorie Gold; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Karen Kennedy; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Sandra Lynch

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Back Bay, Benjamin Snow

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Property Information for 53 Roosevelt Road

Property Details

Taxes: $9,722 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Town: Newton
Area: MA-Newton
Architectural Style: Colonial
Style: Colonial
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces Total: 2

Building Information

Year Built: 1985
Lot Size: 0.31 AC / 13,565 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 2458.0
SqFt with Basement: No
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: Countryside
High School: Nsh

Middle School: Brown

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
Basement Features: Full, Dirt Floor, Unfinished Basement

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: Family Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Great Room
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor
Primary Bath: Yes
SpaYN: Yes
Window Features: Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Fruit Trees

Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Deck - Wood
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Lot Description: Flood Plain, Level
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 1.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Half,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom2 Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom4 Level: Second

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Marble,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Recessed Lighting
Bathroom2 Level: Second

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom3 Level: Second

Dining Room

Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
Dining Room Level: First

Family Room

Family Room Features: Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
Family Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Pendant
Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
Room Living Room Level: First

Property Information

Property Info

Year Round: Yes
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: Flood insurance required- owner pays approx $876 annually. htg system 2017 & 2nd floor 2013,one compressor 2013,solar panels on roof are leased with 10 years remaining on contract. The leasing fee was charged up front,so there are no payments. After 10 years they can be purchased for $3,000

Tax Information

Tax ID: S:81 B:049 L:0001,704822
Assessments: $924,100

Book: 49833
Tax Year: 2022
Zoning: SR3

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 4

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Cooling Zones: 2

Heat Zones: 2

Complex & Association Information

Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 53 Roosevelt Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 22, 2022	Sold MLS PIN #72999873	$1,216,000	—
Jul 11, 2022	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72999873		—
Jun 22, 2022	Contingent MLS PIN #72999873		—
Jun 17, 2022	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72999873	$1,195,000	—
Dec 21, 2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326595198	$1	-98.1% / yr
Jul 25, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #224129586	$777,777	+128055.7% / yr
Jul 24, 2007	Sold MLS PIN #70589928	$777,777	—
Jun 8, 2007	Under Agreement MLS PIN #70589928		—
Jun 8, 2007	Contingent MLS PIN #70589928		—
Jun 1, 2007	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70589928	$649,000	—
Dec 31, 2006	Expired MLS PIN #70450917	$825,000	—
Sep 5, 2006	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70450917	$835,000	—
Sep 3, 2006	Expired MLS PIN #70398242	$835,000	—
Jun 1, 2006	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70398242	$865,000	—
Sep 1, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326618980	$1	-89.8% / yr
Dec 17, 1999	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88033307	$455,000	—
Dec 16, 1999	Sold MLS PIN #30359708	$455,000	—
Nov 18, 1999	Under Agreement MLS PIN #30359708		—
Nov 18, 1999	Contingent MLS PIN #30359708		—
Oct 5, 1999	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30359708	$459,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/22/2022	Sold MLS PIN #72999873	$1,216,000
07/11/2022	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72999873	—
06/22/2022	Contingent MLS PIN #72999873	—
06/17/2022	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72999873	$1,195,000
12/21/2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326595198	$1 -98.1% / yr
07/25/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #224129586	$777,777 +128055.7% / yr
07/24/2007	Sold MLS PIN #70589928	$777,777
06/08/2007	Under Agreement MLS PIN #70589928	—
06/08/2007	Contingent MLS PIN #70589928	—
06/01/2007	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70589928	$649,000
12/31/2006	Expired MLS PIN #70450917	$825,000
09/05/2006	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70450917	$835,000
09/03/2006	Expired MLS PIN #70398242	$835,000
06/01/2006	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70398242	$865,000
09/01/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326618980	$1 -89.8% / yr
12/17/1999	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88033307	$455,000
12/16/1999	Sold MLS PIN #30359708	$455,000
11/18/1999	Under Agreement MLS PIN #30359708	—
11/18/1999	Contingent MLS PIN #30359708	—
10/05/1999	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30359708	$459,000

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

Public records

53 Roosevelt Road

Beds

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,458 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,458 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

352 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 53 Roosevelt Road

This home is within Newton School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Bowen	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.6 mi
9/10	Countryside Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.5 mi
10/10	Charles E Brown Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.4 mi
10/10	Newton South High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Bowen PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.6 mi
9/10	Countryside Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
10/10	Charles E Brown Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
10/10	Newton South High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.3 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 53 Roosevelt Road, Newton, MA 02459	$1,216,000	4	3	2,458	13,565
44 Brandeis Road, Newton Center, MA 02459	$395,000	3	3.5	2,194	10,770
67 Roosevelt Road, Newton, MA 02459	$609,600	3	3	1,597	10,153
56 Roosevelt Road, Newton, MA 02459	$653,000	3	2	1,755	6,786
46 Roosevelt Road, Newton, MA 02459	$1,105,500	3	2	1,536	6,400
36 Brandeis Road, Newton, MA 02459	$497,000	3	3	–	–
28 Brandeis Road, Newton, MA 02459	$707,500	3	3	2,025	10,800
37 Roosevelt Road, Newton, MA 02459	$460,000	3	3	1,708	9,265
62 Theodore Road, Newton, MA 02459	$940,000	3	3	1,787	8,294
57 Theodore Road, Newton, MA 02459	$450,000	3	2	1,344	6,600
40 Roosevelt Road, Newton Center, MA 02459	–	3	1.5	1,816	7,670
66 Roosevelt Road, Newton, MA 02459	$1,665,000	4	3	2,629	14,029
45 Brandeis Road, Newton, MA 02459	$1,830,000	4	3	3,856	10,230
58 Theodore Road, Newton Center, MA 02459	$215,000	3	2.5	1,435	8,600
35 Brandeis Road, Newton, MA 02459	$1,950,000	4	4	3,571	10,089
31 Roosevelt Road, Newton, MA 02459	$1,210,000	4	3	1,897	11,021

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53 Roosevelt Rd, Newton, MA 02459

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