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4 beds1,946 sqft

71 Elinor Rd, Newton, MA 02461

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.20 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$640/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Come see this move in ready, meticulously maintained family home in a great neighborhood, walking distance centric to the elementary, middle and high schools. Open dining, kitchen and sitting area by the 3-sided fireplace filled with natural light with a slider to the large deck. Mature fruiting apple and Asian pear trees. Only one mile to the Newton Center and the Newton Highlands T-stations. Easy access to Route 95/128, Mass Pike, and Route 9 into Boston and the Longwood medical area. Tons of improvements...Come see this move in ready, meticulously maintained family home in a great neighborhood, walking distance centric to the elementary, middle and high schools. Open dining, kitchen and sitting area by the 3-sided fireplace filled with natural light with a slider to the large deck. Mature fruiting apple and Asian pear trees. Only one mile to the Newton Center and the Newton Highlands T-stations. Easy access to Route 95/128, Mass Pike, and Route 9 into Boston and the Longwood medical area. Tons of improvements made by the family over the 20+ years including hot water baseboard heating (3 zones for each floor), vinyl siding and windows, finished attic with skylight, 3-sided fireplace, remodeled bathroom, 29'x10' deck, front stairs, garage door, large storage shed, partially finished basement bonus room, Anderson storm doors, recent new roof, complete interior painting and refinished hardwood floors. A must see home !
Listing closed: 05/02/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73347843
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,260,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

108.9%

Newton, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 71 Elinor Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $8,730 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Highlands
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Highlands, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,505 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1946.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • 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: Countryside
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Partial, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Office, Bonus Room
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Storage Shed, Fruit Trees
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Fruit Trees, Deck
  • Lot Description: Flood Plain
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 110 Volts
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Laminate
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Double Vanity
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: Second

Property Information

Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Listing agent is the Owner. Home is in a flood plain and flood insurance may be required.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:81 B:030 L:0002,704505
  • Assessments: $890,800
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR3

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2

Property History for 71 Elinor Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 2, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73347843

$1,246,000—
Mar 29, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73347843

—
Mar 24, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73347843

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/02/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73347843

$1,246,000
03/29/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73347843

—
03/24/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73347843

—

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

Public records

71 Elinor Road

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,470 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,470 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

648 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 71 Elinor 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 - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Countryside Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 7

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: 71 Elinor Road, Newton, MA 02461
$1,246,000
4
1,946
8,505
$1
4
2
1,456
9,657
–
4
2
1,820
8,177
$618,000
4
1,830
8,283
$305,000
3
1,436
8,600
$825,000
3
1,714
7,754

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