Sold
Last Sold Price
1 bed643 sqft
78 Ober Rd, Unit 78, Newton, MA 02459
CondoProperty Type
1885Year Built
$579/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$404/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Fabulous views from the 5 acre grounds on top of Peabody Hill from a sunny floor through unit. An open floor plan with a living room/dining room open to the kitchen which has been updated with a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a two oven convection range. The bedroom has a large walk-in closet. Stacked laundry is in the bathroom. A large private right to use deck is off the living room. Garage parking, guest parking and great storage. Professionally managed. 100% owner occupied currently. Very private,...Fabulous views from the 5 acre grounds on top of Peabody Hill from a sunny floor through unit. An open floor plan with a living room/dining room open to the kitchen which has been updated with a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a two oven convection range. The bedroom has a large walk-in closet. Stacked laundry is in the bathroom. A large private right to use deck is off the living room. Garage parking, guest parking and great storage. Professionally managed. 100% owner occupied currently. Very private, yet near highways, etc. Pet Friendly. There are 5 condos in the building designed by HH Richardson, built in 1885 and renovated by This Old House in 1982.
Listing closed: 05/23/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71650039

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Property Information for 78 Ober Road, Unit 78

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,507 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Shingle
  • Style: Shingle
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1
  • Unit Placement: Courtyard, Middle
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: Bigelow House Condominium
  • Floor: 1
  • Stories: 1
  • Residences: 5
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Year Built: 1885
General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Trail(s), Storage
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 643.0
  • Total Units: 5
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Converted: 1982
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Spaulding
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: N
  • Common Walls: Middle
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Living/Dining Rm Combo
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Entry Location: Courtyard
  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck - Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Assigned, Common, Off-Street, Guest
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Assigned, Common, Off-Street, Guest
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Common, Off-Street, Guest
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Individual
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Individual
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 130.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 10.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 54.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 6.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements
  • Documents Count: 6
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Historic preservation on the exterior of the building and grounds. Number of easements including right of way on driveway,drain,sewer,utility,water easements.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:82 B:015B L:0002C,706293
  • Assessments: $305,200
  • Book: 31138
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Zoning: MR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 1
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Complex Name: Bigelow House Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 5
  • Owner Occupied Source: mgment co
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 78
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 78 Ober Road, Unit 78

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 23, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71650039

$372,000
Apr 2, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71650039

Mar 26, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71650039

$350,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/23/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71650039

$372,000
04/02/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71650039

03/26/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71650039

$350,000

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

Public Records for 78 Ober Road, Unit 78

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$409,200Total-
Tax Record2020$4,272 ($356 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt643 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt643 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1890ZoningMR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNS:82 B:015B L:0002C

Schools near 78 Ober Road, Unit 78

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 8
Rating
School
Distance
Memorial Spaulding Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

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This home: 78 Ober Road, Unit 78, Newton, MA 02459
$372,000
1
643
$1,050,000
2
2,003
$970,000
2
2.5
1,667
$935,000
2
2,346
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2,346
$815,000
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