70 Oldham Rd

3,375 Sq. Ft.
$430 / Sq. Ft.
3,375
Sq. Ft.
$430
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Visit this enchanting property, a classic English Cotswold cottage, but updated for today's living. This is a storybook house situated on a desirable street in West Newton Hill. As you enter the dramatic foyer occupying several levels, you move from an elegant living room to a charming family room displaying original and exquisite wood and stone detailing. Adjacent to the dining room is a spacious contemporary chef's kitchen running from front to back, with top-of-the-line appliances, two sinks,...Visit this enchanting property, a classic English Cotswold cottage, but updated for today's living. This is a storybook house situated on a desirable street in West Newton Hill. As you enter the dramatic foyer occupying several levels, you move from an elegant living room to a charming family room displaying original and exquisite wood and stone detailing. Adjacent to the dining room is a spacious contemporary chef's kitchen running from front to back, with top-of-the-line appliances, two sinks, a large eating area, and opening to a backyard deck. Upstairs are four bedrooms including a Master suite with loft space. Throughout the house are lovely built-ins, gorgeous woodwork, hardwood floors, and magnificent views of a picturesque backyard, originally designed by Olmsted. Easy access to 6 tennis courts, fenced dog park & sports fields. Very convenient to Boston and to the MBTA. Peirce Elementary and Newton North. A treasure not to be missed. This could be your country house in the city.

Property Details for 70 Oldham Road

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial, Cape
Style
Colonial, Cape
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING CLOSED: 02/17/2015 12:00 AM

Property Details for 70 Oldham Road

StatusSold
MLS #71760475
Days on Market40
Taxes$13,819 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1938
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate, Stephen Sykes

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Building Information for 70 Oldham Road

Stories-Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.55 AC / 23,980 SF

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$8,522 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,370

Property Taxes

$1,152

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 70 Oldham Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3375.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Peirce
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Great Room, Loft, Bathroom, Foyer
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Slate
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Stream
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 240.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 187.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom1 Level: Basement
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 238.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 17.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 112.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 8.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 442.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller
  • Kitchen Length: 26.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 350.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: The spa in the children's bathroom works as a soaking tub not not as a spa.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 687980
  • Assessments: $1,128,900
  • Book: 32024
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 9.99999999E8
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 70 Oldham Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 17, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #488769952

$1,450,000
Feb 17, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71760475

$1,450,000
Dec 1, 2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71760475

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/17/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #488769952

$1,450,000
02/17/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71760475

$1,450,000
12/01/2014

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71760475

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

Public Records for 70 Oldham Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,211,500Additions$829,700Total$2,041,200
Tax Record2025$20,004 ($1,667 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,863 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,863 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,012 SqFtStories2Lot Size23,980 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1938ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:32 B:024 L:0041

Schools near 70 Oldham 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 - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Peirce Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Learning Prep School
Private5 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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