79 Harvard Ave

2,288 Sq. Ft.
$342 / Sq. Ft.
2,288
Sq. Ft.
$342
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This lovely Victorian circa 1890's. is set among other antique homes and painted ladies in Hyde Park's Historic and conveniently located Central Square. This home offers 7+ rooms, bright sunny Modern kitchen w/farmers sink, walk in pantry, and cozy alcove for intimate meals. A large formal dining room opens to the first of two Living rooms. giving you flexible space options. The second living room off the main hallway features a fireplace and bow windows. Second floor primary ensuite has fabulous,...This lovely Victorian circa 1890's. is set among other antique homes and painted ladies in Hyde Park's Historic and conveniently located Central Square. This home offers 7+ rooms, bright sunny Modern kitchen w/farmers sink, walk in pantry, and cozy alcove for intimate meals. A large formal dining room opens to the first of two Living rooms. giving you flexible space options. The second living room off the main hallway features a fireplace and bow windows. Second floor primary ensuite has fabulous, oversized bath, walk in shower and claw tub plus multi closets and lots of storage. Next bedroom has a large walk-in closet. A third bedroom, a washer/dryer and a brand new 2nd bath on this level. The front porch ideal for morning coffee or evening cocktails and the large rear deck ideal for great family time. UPDATES: roof, plumbing, electrical, insulation, kitchen, baths and painting inside and outside. Large fence-in yard and driveway to accommodate 3 Cars. Deleaded paperwork attached
  1. Listed by Judy McNulty • Insight Realty Group, Inc.

Property Details for 79 Harvard Avenue

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Hyde Park
Area
MA-Boston-Hyde Park, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Victorian, Antique
Style
Victorian, Antique
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 09/19/2023 12:30 PM

Property Details for 79 Harvard Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73135162
Days on Market39
Taxes$6,043 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Attached
Year Built1890
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Insight Realty Group, Inc., Judy McNulty

Sold By Leading Edge Real Estate, The Mary Scimemi Team

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Building Information for 79 Harvard Avenue

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,737 SF

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$4,444 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,940

Property Taxes

$504

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 79 Harvard Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2288.0
  • Color: Magenta
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Attached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Choice
  • High School: Exam
  • Middle School: Choice
  • Neighborhood: Central Square
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,High Speed Internet Hookup
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Washer Hookup
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom3 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Vestibule
  • Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan,Vestibule
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: The sellers have the lead paint certificate.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:18 P:08930 S:000,1339355
  • Assessments: $562,700
  • Book: 58142
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • 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: 1

Property History for 79 Harvard Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 18, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73135162

$782,500—
Aug 4, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73135162

—
Aug 4, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73135162

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/18/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73135162

$782,500
08/04/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73135162

—
08/04/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73135162

—

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Public Records for 79 Harvard Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$199,300Additions$546,600Total$745,900
Tax Record2025$8,638 ($720 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,288 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,288 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,737 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated2017ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNHYDE W:18 P:08930 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 79 Harvard Avenue

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Henry Grew Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

New Mission High School
Public7 to 12

Boston Community Leadership Academy
Public7 to 12

Channing Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

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Listing Courtesy of Insight Realty Group, Inc., Judy McNulty

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