56 Woodcliff Road

Sold 3/1/17
Sold 3/1/17
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,027,000
5 beds2,704 sqft$380/sqft
56 Woodcliff Rd, Newton, MA 02461
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,893 sq ftLot Size
1905Year Built
$380/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Step into this Victorian's large Foyer and you know this home has been loved, its heart-pine floors and quarter-sawn oak stair-work and casements lovingly maintained from birth. Relax at the LR fireplace or at the bay window, enjoying its flood of natural light. Entertain in the DR, with its yard views, with family and friends. The KIT connects through a butler's passage, offering a completely rejuvenated granite and SS kitchen with wine chiller, extra custom storage, and a peninsula for cooking...Step into this Victorian's large Foyer and you know this home has been loved, its heart-pine floors and quarter-sawn oak stair-work and casements lovingly maintained from birth. Relax at the LR fireplace or at the bay window, enjoying its flood of natural light. Entertain in the DR, with its yard views, with family and friends. The KIT connects through a butler's passage, offering a completely rejuvenated granite and SS kitchen with wine chiller, extra custom storage, and a peninsula for cooking and service, and space for casual dining. The 2nd floor offers the private family space: a sunlit FR with fireplace and bay window; the Master Suite, with full en-suite; a bdrm; and passage to the 2 large 3rd floor bdrms, with refinished hardwood floors and A/C. This home sits within everything Newton Highlands offers, 3 1/2 blocks from the T; about 1/2 mile from Crystal Lake, with all the shopping and dining in between. Schedule your private showing today.
  • Listed by: Kevin Heath • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 03/01/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72037375

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 56 Woodcliff Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,543 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Highlands
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Highlands, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Style: Victorian
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 9,893 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2704.0
  • Color: yellow
  • 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: Zervas
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
  • Neighborhood: Newton Highlands
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, 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: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Finish - Earthen Plaster
  • Interior Features: Finish - Earthen Plaster, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Screens, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 247.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Double Vanity,Remodeled
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 408.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 24.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 285.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 19.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 225.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 255.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 160.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 8.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 20.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 255.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Public records state 6 bedrooms,but one has been converted into a full master bath suite. 3rd Floor bedrooms are large and bright,with refinished hardwood floors
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 694878
  • Assessments: $838,500
  • Block: 030
  • Book: 21607
  • Lot: 0026
  • Map: S:52
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 56 Woodcliff Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 1, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590175753

$1,027,000

+5.2% / yr

Mar 1, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72037375

$1,027,000—
Dec 19, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72037375

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/01/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590175753

$1,027,000

+5.2% / yr

03/01/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72037375

$1,027,000
12/19/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72037375

—

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

Public Records for 56 Woodcliff Road

Taxable ValueLand$961,100Additions$472,000Total$1,433,100
Tax Record2025$14,044 ($1,170 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,240 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,240 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,277 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,893 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905Year Renovated1905ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:52 B:030 L:0026

Schools near 56 Woodcliff Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Zervas Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Oak Hill Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton South High School
Public - 9 to 12
Wellan Montessori School
Private - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Zervas Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 7

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