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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,230 sqft$296/sqft
78 Truman Rd, Newton, MA 02459
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,143 sq ftLot Size
1952Year Built
$296/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Bright & spacious udated colonial in great location offers an exciting floor plan. Many skylights, surround sound stero sysytem, central air, private landscaped grnds. Beau.2-story liv/frp,super well equipped kit with dramatic dining area, family rm. Two generous bedrms plus a luxurious master suite that incl. Sitting/office area,dressing room and fab. Master bth. Att. Garage. Countryside elem. Sch. A delightful home!Bright & spacious udated colonial in great location offers an exciting floor plan. Many skylights, surround sound stero sysytem, central air, private landscaped grnds. Beau.2-story liv/frp,super well equipped kit with dramatic dining area, family rm. Two generous bedrms plus a luxurious master suite that incl. Sitting/office area,dressing room and fab. Master bth. Att. Garage. Countryside elem. Sch. A delightful home!
  • Listed by: Brenda Krasnow • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Listing closed: 12/12/2005 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70266904

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 78 Truman Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,495 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,143 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2230.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Countryside
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Spa Features: Private
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Flood Plain
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Hot Tub / Spa
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: UNDER TERMITE CONTRACT--ASK BROKER ABOUT FLOOD PLAIN
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 704573
  • Assessments: $685,200
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2005
  • Zoning: RESIDENT
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Selling Broker Comp: 0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 78 Truman Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 13, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #190436317

$659,000

+6.7% / yr

Dec 12, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70266904

$659,000
Dec 3, 2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70266904

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/13/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #190436317

$659,000

+6.7% / yr

12/12/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70266904

$659,000
12/03/2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70266904

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

Public Records for 78 Truman Road

Taxable ValueLand$917,600Additions$321,300Total$1,238,900
Tax Record2025$12,141 ($1,012 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,231 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,231 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt388 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,143 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1952ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:81 B:032 L:0011

Schools near 78 Truman 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
Rating
School
Distance
Countryside 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.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 78 Truman Road, Newton, MA 02459
$659,000
3
2,230
8,143
4
2
2,117
8,053
$1
4
1,768
8,234
$620,000
3
1,692
7,260
$1
3
1,304
7,283
$1
5
2
1,164
8,000

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