Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,800 sqft$297/sqft
79 Sevland Rd, Newton, MA 02459
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.66 acresLot Size
1961Year Built
$297/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Move right into this immaculate split-level located on a coveted south side street. This sun filled 5 bedroom, 3 bath home sits on a rare 28,800+ sq ft level lot. The home boasts spacious bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, master w/ en-suite bath, screened porch, central air, 2 frplc, & 2 car garage. Bright & airy 1st floor family room opens to expansive yard, also oversized rec room on LL gives many options for home gym, media room, &/or playroom. Walking distance to all 3 schools.Move right into this immaculate split-level located on a coveted south side street. This sun filled 5 bedroom, 3 bath home sits on a rare 28,800+ sq ft level lot. The home boasts spacious bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, master w/ en-suite bath, screened porch, central air, 2 frplc, & 2 car garage. Bright & airy 1st floor family room opens to expansive yard, also oversized rec room on LL gives many options for home gym, media room, &/or playroom. Walking distance to all 3 schools.

Listing Agent

  1. Josh Muncey

    Josh Muncey

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 905-6445

    M: (617) 905-6445

Listing closed: 06/20/2013 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71506031

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,821,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

98.9%

Newton, MA

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Location

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Sold By Charlotte Bailey Real Estate, Charlotte Bailey

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Property Information for 79 Sevland Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,771 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Lot Size: 0.66 AC / 28,849 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3800.0
  • 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: Spaulding
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill/Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Garage Access, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bonus Room, Play Room, Laundry Chute
  • Interior Features: Laundry Chute, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Porch - Screened
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 234.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 198.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 96.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 195.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 299.0
  • Family Room Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 247.0
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 19.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 465.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 31.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Estate sale. Sold as-is. No warranties or representations. Agent related to seller.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:82 B:007 L:0083,705985
  • Assessments: $964,300
  • Book: 688
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 2415.0
  • Levels: Multi/Split
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 79 Sevland Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 20, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71506031

$1,130,000
May 6, 2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71506031

May 6, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71506031

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/20/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71506031

$1,130,000
05/06/2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71506031

05/06/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71506031

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

Public Records for 79 Sevland Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,518,900Additions$723,800Total$2,242,700
Tax Record2025$21,978 ($1,832 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,719 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,719 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,015 SqFtStories1Lot Size28,849 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1961ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:82 B:007 L:0083

Schools near 79 Sevland 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
Memorial Spaulding Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill 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: 79 Sevland Road, Newton, MA 02459
$1,130,000
5
3,800
28,849
$2,085,000
4
4,651
12,570
4
4
3,206
19,031
$660,000
3
1,893
10,684
$1
3
1,694
$692,500
4
2,442
13,677

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