78 Westminster Road

Sold 12/15/09
Sold 12/15/09
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$715,000
4 beds1,992 sqft
78 Westminster Rd, Newton, MA 02459
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.22 acresLot Size
1929Year Built
$359/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

In the heart of newton centre on a cul-de-sac is this wonderful 1929 eight room garrison colonial-style residence. Situated on a beautiful lot near the charles cohen conservation area. Highlights include front to back living room with fireplace, den, eat-in kitchen with direct access to the backyard, and four corner bedrooms. Also offered are natural wood detail, 1 1/2 bathrooms, partially finished basement, hardwood floors, walk-up attic, and garage under. Expansion opportunities!In the heart of newton centre on a cul-de-sac is this wonderful 1929 eight room garrison colonial-style residence. Situated on a beautiful lot near the charles cohen conservation area. Highlights include front to back living room with fireplace, den, eat-in kitchen with direct access to the backyard, and four corner bedrooms. Also offered are natural wood detail, 1 1/2 bathrooms, partially finished basement, hardwood floors, walk-up attic, and garage under. Expansion opportunities!
  • Listed by: Scott Schillin • Hammond Residential R. E.
Listing closed: 12/15/2009 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70968905

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 78 Westminster Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,708 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Center
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Garrison
  • Style: Colonial, Garrison
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,775 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1992.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowen
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Den, Foyer
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 144.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 160.0
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 288.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: Garage used primarily for storage
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:65 B:004 L:0007,700673
  • Assessments: $673,500
  • Book: 20408
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • 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 78 Westminster Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280208109

$715,000—
Dec 15, 2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70968905

$715,000—
Oct 10, 2009

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70968905

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #280208109

$715,000
12/15/2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70968905

$715,000
10/10/2009

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70968905

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

Public Records for 78 Westminster Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,026,600Additions$799,400Total$1,826,000
Tax Record2025$17,895 ($1,491 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,133 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,133 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,085 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,775 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1929ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:65 B:004 L:0007

Schools near 78 Westminster Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bowen
Public - K to 5
Oak Hill Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton South High School
Public - 9 to 12
Wellan Montessori School
Private - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Bowen
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill 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: 78 Westminster Road, Newton, MA 02459
$715,000
4
1,992
9,775
72 Westminster Road, Newton, MA 02459
$1,400,000
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2,108
12,260
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3.5
2,689
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2,223
8,687
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2.5
2,453
13,710
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