Last Sold Price
3 beds2,282 sqft$329/sqft
55 Ellison Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Description

Wonderful opportunity to renew the beauty in this early 1900's colonial in an optimal location. Walk to library, bulloughs pond, etc.Wonderful opportunity to renew the beauty in this early 1900's colonial in an optimal location. Walk to library, bulloughs pond, etc.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/12/2005 12:00 AM

Property Details for 55 Ellison Road

Status
MLS #
70134189
Days on Market
34
Taxes
$6,706 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1909
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,700,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

106.9%

[Newton, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Wendy Pannebaker Matthews

Sold By Hammond Residential Real Estate, Michael Rothstein

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Building Information for 55 Ellison Road

Stories-Year Built1909Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,560 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,371 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,812

Property Taxes

$559

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 55 Ellison Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Other (See Remarks)
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2282.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Appraiser
Location/School
  • Grade School: Mason Rice
  • High School: North Or South
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • 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: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Other
  • Interior Features: Office, Play Room
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Lot Description: Other
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Parking Features: Detached
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Property Sold "as is"
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 2520700006400000008000021000000,700052
  • Assessments: $700,400
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2005
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 55 Ellison Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 12, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #156800475

$750,000

+68167529700193.1% / yr

Apr 12, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70134189

$750,000
Feb 16, 2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70134189

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/12/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #156800475

$750,000

+68167529700193.1% / yr

04/12/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70134189

$750,000
02/16/2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70134189

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

Public Records for 55 Ellison Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,203,900Additions$61,000Total$1,264,900
Tax Record2025$12,396 ($1,033 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,156 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,156 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt791 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1909Year Renovated1909ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:64 B:008 L:0021

Schools near 55 Ellison 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
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mason-Rice Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Newton North 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 55 Ellison Road, Newton, MA 02459
$750,000
3
2,282
8,560
4
3
2,182
9,100
$1,145,625
3
2,575
9,300
$1,200,000
4
2,076
8,150
$1,360,000
4
2,707
7,666
$627,500
3
1,976
6,825

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Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Wendy Pannebaker Matthews

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