Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds987 sqft$365/sqft
65 Deforest Rd, Newton, MA 02462
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,250 sq ftLot Size
1830Year Built
$365/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Calling all builders and contractors! 10200+ sqft, level lot for sale containing an approx. 1000 sqft home with potentially great curb appeal. House needs work and is sold "as is". Corner lot with frontage on a pretty side street in a great Lower Falls neighborhood. Water and sewer services the existing home with gas available at street. Commuter's dream with a 5 minute walk to Riverside Station and close to 95 ramps. Best deal in Newton.Calling all builders and contractors! 10200+ sqft, level lot for sale containing an approx. 1000 sqft home with potentially great curb appeal. House needs work and is sold "as is". Corner lot with frontage on a pretty side street in a great Lower Falls neighborhood. Water and sewer services the existing home with gas available at street. Commuter's dream with a 5 minute walk to Riverside Station and close to 95 ramps. Best deal in Newton.
  • Listed by: Albert Tu • Thread Real Estate, LLC
Listing closed: 07/18/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71682253

Recent comparable sales

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$765,000

Avg days on market

42

Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Thread Real Estate, LLC, Albert Tu

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, Janette Galbraith

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Property Information for 65 Deforest Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,056 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1830
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,250 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 987.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Newton South
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: Newto
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Seller provided all information. Broker makes no warranties or guarantees to accuracy.
Tax Information
  • Assessments: $353,000
  • Book: 13992
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 616.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 65 Deforest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71682253

$360,000
Jul 18, 2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71682253

Jul 18, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71682253

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71682253

$360,000
07/18/2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71682253

07/18/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71682253

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Schools near 65 Deforest Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Angier Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Williams Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South 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: 65 Deforest Road, Newton, MA 02462
$360,000
2
987
10,250
$510,000
3
1,423
7,125
$655,000
2
1,136
10,275
$415,000
3
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