70 Falmouth Road

Sold 3/20/23
Sold 3/20/23
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Last Sold Price
$1,220,000
4 beds2,099 sqft$581/sqft
70 Falmouth Rd, Newton, MA 02465

Description

Stunning home with extensive renovations that preserve original charm. Open first floor with updated windows, 2019 half bath, and beautiful 2019 kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, and island. The living-dining area displays a center fireplace, hardwood floors, and recessed lighting. The kitchen leads to a finished lower level with playroom, 2019 full bath, and storage. The second story has four bedrooms, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and 2019 full bath....Stunning home with extensive renovations that preserve original charm. Open first floor with updated windows, 2019 half bath, and beautiful 2019 kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, and island. The living-dining area displays a center fireplace, hardwood floors, and recessed lighting. The kitchen leads to a finished lower level with playroom, 2019 full bath, and storage. The second story has four bedrooms, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and 2019 full bath. The exterior has an oversized front porch with beadboard ceiling, and the fabulous fenced-in backyard has a 2019 deck, 2021 paver patio, 2021 shed, cedar raised gardening beds, mature plantings, rose bushes, and row of espalier apple trees. Other post-2018 updates: roof, dual zone HVAC, A/C units, water heater, Tesla/EV charging station, washer/dryer, and driveway. Near shops, Franklin School, and commuter routes.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/20/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 70 Falmouth Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
73073086
Days on Market
29
Taxes
$9,793 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1929
County
Middlesex County
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,327,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

101.8%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, The Kennedy Lynch Gold Team; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Marjorie Gold; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Karen Kennedy; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Sandra Lynch

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Joan Barsamian

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Building Information for 70 Falmouth Road

Stories-Year Built1929Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,111 SF

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Property Information for 70 Falmouth Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2099.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Franklin
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially 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
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, In Basement
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
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: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wood,Beadboard
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Pendant
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Pendant
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: 2021 shed,2019 w&d,2018 roof,2018 HVAC systems & compressors,2018 hot water heater,2nd story windows are older
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:34 B:037 L:0063,690048
  • Assessments: $962,000
  • Book: 72513
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • 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: 1.0

Property History for 70 Falmouth Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 20, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73073086

$1,220,000—
Feb 8, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73073086

—
Feb 8, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73073086

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/20/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73073086

$1,220,000
02/08/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73073086

—
02/08/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73073086

—

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

Public Records for 70 Falmouth Road

Taxable ValueLand$738,400Additions$354,100Total$1,092,500
Tax Record2025$10,707 ($892 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,791 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,791 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt668 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,111 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1929ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:34 B:037 L:0063

Schools near 70 Falmouth Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Franklin Elementary School
Public - K to 5
F A Day Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton North High School
Public - 9 to 12
Fessenden School
Private - PK to 9
Rating
School
Distance
Franklin Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Fessenden School
PrivatePK to 9

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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