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Last Sold Price
5 beds1,944 sqft
78 Falmouth Rd, Newton, MA 02465
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.12 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$520/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charm and sunlight abound in this lovely expanded 5 bedroom English Cottage-styled colonial in quiet West Newton neighborhood. You are greeted by a warm living room with hearth and the dining room with elegant built-in shelving is close by. This leads to an efficient kitchen space with gas cooking and peninsula. New fridge & DW. There are 2 spacious bedrooms on the first floor with a full bath. Doors sparkle with ornate brass and glass handles. A huge master bedroom featuring skylights, track lighting...Charm and sunlight abound in this lovely expanded 5 bedroom English Cottage-styled colonial in quiet West Newton neighborhood. You are greeted by a warm living room with hearth and the dining room with elegant built-in shelving is close by. This leads to an efficient kitchen space with gas cooking and peninsula. New fridge & DW. There are 2 spacious bedrooms on the first floor with a full bath. Doors sparkle with ornate brass and glass handles. A huge master bedroom featuring skylights, track lighting & generous walk-in closet plus 2 sizeable bedrooms and full bath with jacuzzi tub await upstairs. Updated electrical. Newer Anderson windows throughout. Newer water heater. Detached 2 car garage with electricity and off-street parking for 5-6 vehicles. Wonderful tree-lined street. Sought-after area & superior school system. Convenient to groceries, shopping, restaurants, West Newton Square, bike lanes, transportation and commuter routes. Multi-generational options abound. Offers Sept 21.
Listing closed: 11/04/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72895823

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,260,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

105.5%

Newton, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 78 Falmouth Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,659 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: West Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton-West Newton, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,087 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1944.0
  • Color: Grey
  • 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: Newton North
  • Middle School: F.A. Day
  • Neighborhood: West Newton
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Ceiling - Cathedral, Entrance Foyer, Office
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Solar Powered Area Lighting
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Solar Powered Area Lighting, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 360.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 24.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 80.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 168.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 108.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Upgraded,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 240.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 108.0
  • Room Office Features: Ceiling - Cathedral,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 9.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Solar panel lease to transfer to new owner. Basement's: workbench,metal & plastic shelving,4 removed doors,dehumidifier are gifts. BR 5 is used as family room. Upstairs bathroom to be vented or credit at close. First floor bathroom light on sensor. Offers reviewed on Tues 9/21. Prefer 11/4 closing
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:34 B:037 L:0061,690046
  • Assessments: $618,900
  • Block: 037
  • Book: 15855
  • Lot: 0061
  • Map: 34
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 99999.0
  • Frontage: 52.00
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 2
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 78 Falmouth Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 4, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72895823

$1,011,000
Sep 21, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72895823

Sep 16, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72895823

$929,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/04/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72895823

$1,011,000
09/21/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72895823

09/16/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72895823

$929,900

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

Public Records for 78 Falmouth Road

Taxable ValueLand$737,900Additions$242,500Total$980,400
Tax Record2025$9,608 ($801 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,895 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,895 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,079 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,087 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:34 B:037 L:0061

Schools near 78 Falmouth 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 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 78 Falmouth Road, Newton, MA 02465
$1,011,000
5
1,944
5,087
$1,285,000
3
1,935
5,100
$320,000
2
1
1,016
5,075
$185,000
3
$1,220,000
4
2,099
5,111
3
1
1,540
7,000

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