70 Gray Cliff Rd

7,965 Sq. Ft.
$534 / Sq. Ft.
7,965
Sq. Ft.
$534
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located on a coveted gas-lit street in the heart of Newton Centre, this brilliantly renovated & expanded home seamlessly blends the best of old world craftsmanship and modern amenities. It sits on an amazing over half acre lot with a grassy lawn, carriage house with parking & guest apartment, and mature landscaping and hardscaping said to have been designed by Olmstead himself. The first floor offers oversized entertaining spaces including a living room, foyer and dining room, along with a family...Located on a coveted gas-lit street in the heart of Newton Centre, this brilliantly renovated & expanded home seamlessly blends the best of old world craftsmanship and modern amenities. It sits on an amazing over half acre lot with a grassy lawn, carriage house with parking & guest apartment, and mature landscaping and hardscaping said to have been designed by Olmstead himself. The first floor offers oversized entertaining spaces including a living room, foyer and dining room, along with a family room addition and powder room. An enviable eat-in kitchen with an island, high-end appliances and doors to the deck and mudroom complete this level. On the 2nd floor is the striking primary suite with a fireplace, outfitted dressing room and spa-like bathroom, along with 2 more large bedrooms & another full bath. The 3rd level has 3 more great bedrooms, a laundry room and a sunny full bathroom. Refinished in 2014, the walkout lower level has a bonus room, exercise room, storage & full bath.

Listing Agents

  1. Matt Montgomery

    Matt Montgomery

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    mmontgomery@compass.com

    P: (617)-645-4280

Property Details for 70 Gray Cliff Road

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Center
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
7
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:52 AM

Property Details for 70 Gray Cliff Road

StatusSold
MLS #72910773
Days on Market6
Taxes$34,870 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1885
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, Chris Kostopoulos Group

Add your commute

Building Information for 70 Gray Cliff Road

Stories-Year Built1885Building Size-Lot Size0.65 AC / 28,525 SF

Payment Calculator

$23,620 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$20,714

Property Taxes

$2,906

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 70 Gray Cliff Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 7965.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Mason/Ward
  • High School: South/North
  • Middle School: Brown/Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Ceiling - Vaulted, Double Vanity, Bedroom, Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Bathroom, Sitting Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Third Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Oversized Parking, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 255.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 255.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 285.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom4 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Double Vanity,Dressing Room
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 256.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 460.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 23.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 425.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Deck - Exterior
  • Kitchen Length: 25.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 561.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 33.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Square footage reflects carriage house but bedroom count does not include its bedroom and 1.5 baths. Buyer should do own due diligence regarding legal use of carriage house.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:61 B:024 L:0009,698142
  • Assessments: $3,240,700
  • Book: 53251
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 7
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 70 Gray Cliff Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 1, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72910773

$4,250,088—
Oct 26, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72910773

—
Oct 20, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72910773

$3,995,000—
Jul 22, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #272900816

$2,400,000

+3.3% / yr

Jul 22, 2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70772556

$2,400,000—
May 4, 2009

Contingent

MLS PIN #70772556

—
Jun 4, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70772556

$2,995,000—
Oct 13, 2004

Expired

MLS PIN #70019098

$2,100,000—
Apr 13, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70019098

$2,250,000—
Dec 20, 2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30478564

$1,875,000—
Dec 19, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100789813

$1,875,000—
Aug 24, 2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30478564

—
Feb 14, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30478564

$2,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/01/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72910773

$4,250,088
10/26/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72910773

—
10/20/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72910773

$3,995,000
07/22/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #272900816

$2,400,000

+3.3% / yr

07/22/2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70772556

$2,400,000
05/04/2009

Contingent

MLS PIN #70772556

—
06/04/2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70772556

$2,995,000
10/13/2004

Expired

MLS PIN #70019098

$2,100,000
04/13/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70019098

$2,250,000
12/20/2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30478564

$1,875,000
12/19/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100789813

$1,875,000
08/24/2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30478564

—
02/14/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30478564

$2,500,000

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

Public Records for 70 Gray Cliff Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,148,300Additions$1,967,900Total$4,116,200
Tax Record2025$40,339 ($3,362 / month)
Home Facts
Beds9Baths9Total Finished SqFt5,411 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,411 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt726 SqFtStories3Lot Size28,525 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1885ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:61 B:024 L:0009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 70 Gray Cliff 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
Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mason-Rice 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.

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Subject to change at any time. Compass makes no guarantee, warranty or representation regarding the accuracy of any waterfront feature, water view or waterfront view.

The property listing data and information, or the images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS. The property listing data and information, and the images, are for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the images, set forth herein.