53 Selwyn Rd

2,986 Sq. Ft.
$553 / Sq. Ft.
2,986
Sq. Ft.
$553
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Spectacular, sunny & bright Contemporary Colonial in desirable Newton Highlands. Two-story foyer opens into the dining room and a spacious eat-in kitchen with SS appliances, granite counters, wall mount range hood and a huge walk-in pantry. Open floor plan. Living room features cathedral ceiling and a fireplace. Family room with skylights, recessed lighting and vaulted ceiling is overlooking a large deck and brick patio on the backyard. The 2nd floor offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Primary ensuite...Spectacular, sunny & bright Contemporary Colonial in desirable Newton Highlands. Two-story foyer opens into the dining room and a spacious eat-in kitchen with SS appliances, granite counters, wall mount range hood and a huge walk-in pantry. Open floor plan. Living room features cathedral ceiling and a fireplace. Family room with skylights, recessed lighting and vaulted ceiling is overlooking a large deck and brick patio on the backyard. The 2nd floor offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Primary ensuite with the luxurious bathroom and big custom walk-in closet. 3 other good size bedrooms and a laundry complete this level. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Many energy efficient improvements. Playroom and gym in the lower level. Outside, the fenced yard, large deck, patio, open space & a garden are great to enjoy and relax. Move-in condition. Within walking distance to schools and Greenline "T", bus, close to shops & restaurants. Make it your home!
  1. Listed by Sonia Mirkin • Perfect Home Realty, LLC

Property Details for 53 Selwyn Road

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial, Contemporary
Style
Garden, Colonial, Contemporary
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING CLOSED: 08/01/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 53 Selwyn Road

StatusSold
MLS #73252236
Days on Market11
Taxes$12,336 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1994
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Perfect Home Realty, LLC, Sonia Mirkin

Sold By Bento Real Estate Group, Inc., Darcy Bento

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Building Information for 53 Selwyn Road

Stories-Year Built1994Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

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$9,250 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,222

Property Taxes

$1,028

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Property Information for 53 Selwyn Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2986.0
  • Color: Tan
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Grade School: Countryside
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
  • Neighborhood: Newton Highlands
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Partially 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
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Lighting - Overhead, Recessed Lighting, Entrance Foyer, Play Room, Exercise Room, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Laundry Features: Closet - Linen, Flooring - Vinyl, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Flood Plain, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, ENERGY STAR
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Heat Pump, Oil, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: DPW
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 443.055555
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 24.166666
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.333333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 136.104166
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.75
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.583333
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 136.458333
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.5
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.916666
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 136.166666
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.666666
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.75
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 120.111111
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom1 Length: 15.333333
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.833333
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 54.25
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.75
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 29.555555
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Laminate,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom3 Length: 6.333333
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
  • Bathroom3 Width: 4.666666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 172.201388
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 15.083333
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.416666
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 205.722222
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 15.333333
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.416666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 344.5
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Storage
  • Kitchen Length: 26.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.25
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 7'10X5'6
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 243.881944
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.916666
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.416666
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: The house was built in 1994 on a 1954 foundtion. AE flood insurance required,current rate $1388.60 annually. Room dimentions per the floor plan for marketing purposes only. Buyers and their agents to perform their due diligence prior to offer.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 704508
  • Assessments: $1,263,900
  • Book: 63698
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 95.00
  • 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

Property History for 53 Selwyn Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73252236

$1,650,000
Jun 24, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73252236

Jun 24, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73252236

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73252236

$1,650,000
06/24/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73252236

06/24/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73252236

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

Public Records for 53 Selwyn Road

Taxable ValueLand$906,000Additions$395,800Total$1,301,800
Tax Record2025$12,758 ($1,063 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,498 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,498 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt792 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,685 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:81 B:030 L:0005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 53 Selwyn 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
Private - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Countryside Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 7

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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