Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,700 sqft
55 Playstead Rd,Ā Newton, MAĀ 02458
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.08 acresLot Size
1918Year Built
$401/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This SW-facing, sun-splashed Village Colonial will captivate you! Tucked away on one of Newton's favorite streets, architectural details abound in this very well-maintained home. The front entry leading to a spacious, welcoming Foyer. The Living Room offers an exquisite built-in cabinet, stained glass window, beautiful wood trim and lovely fireplace. The formal Dining Rm has a built-in custom cabinet/bkcase, wainscoting & a French door leading to an inviting, enclosed porch. The Eat-in-Kitchen has...This SW-facing, sun-splashed Village Colonial will captivate you! Tucked away on one of Newton's favorite streets, architectural details abound in this very well-maintained home. The front entry leading to a spacious, welcoming Foyer. The Living Room offers an exquisite built-in cabinet, stained glass window, beautiful wood trim and lovely fireplace. The formal Dining Rm has a built-in custom cabinet/bkcase, wainscoting & a French door leading to an inviting, enclosed porch. The Eat-in-Kitchen has built-ins, pantry & gas cooking. There is a fabulous new full bath on the first floor. Upstairs, there is a spacious Master bedrm, two additional bedrms w/tree-top views & a separate office. Off the kitchen, enjoy dining alfresco on the expanded side patio. Central air, replacement windows & the recently painted interior with designer colors complete this special home. Parking for 2+ cars (not tandem!). A commuter's dream, minutes to Mass Pike & express/regular buses only a block away. A Gem!
Listing closed: 08/12/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72023484

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$850,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

97.3%

Newton, MA

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Location

Sold By Compass, Sylvia Sarkisyan

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Property Information for 55 Playstead Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,630 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Corner
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Corner, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,384 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1700.0
  • Color: Beige
  • 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: Underwood
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
  • Neighborhood: Newton Corner
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Office, Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: See Remarks
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 182.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 140.0
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Pantry,Country Kitchen,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 255.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Stained Glass
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Oven portion of stove is not working.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:71 B:037 L:0011,702272
  • Assessments: $494,700
  • Book: 41843
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: MR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 55 Playstead Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 12, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #577359258

$682,500

+4.1% / yr

Aug 12, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72023484

$682,500—
Jun 21, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72023484

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/12/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #577359258

$682,500

+4.1% / yr

08/12/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72023484

$682,500
06/21/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72023484

—

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

Public Records for 55 Playstead Road

Taxable ValueLand$859,900Additions$22,300Total$882,200
Tax Record2025$8,646 ($720 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,724 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,724 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt776 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,384 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918Year Renovated1918ZoningMR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:71 B:037 L:0011

Schools near 55 Playstead 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 12
Rating
School
Distance
Underwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Perkins School For The Blind
PrivatePK 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 Playstead Road, Newton, MA 02458
$682,500
3
1,700
3,384
$1,230,000
4
2,000
3,382
$442,250
3
2
1,866
–
$485,000
2
1
1,175
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$485,000
2
1,175
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$332,000
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1,175
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