Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds731 sqft
79 Walnut St, Unit 2, Newton, MA 02460
CondoProperty Type
1970Year Built
$636/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$441/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

A MUST SEE for FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER OR INVESTOR! This gorgeous condo has NOW been renovated and is ready to welcome a new owner. Complete with new Samsung stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, gleaming hardwood floors, new cabinets, fixtures and tiled backsplash are just some of the features in the kitchen. Spacious open-concept living & dining perfect for entertaining or keeping an eye on the new baby. Two generous-sized bedrooms with a primary that could fit a king bed. Can't find that...A MUST SEE for FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER OR INVESTOR! This gorgeous condo has NOW been renovated and is ready to welcome a new owner. Complete with new Samsung stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, gleaming hardwood floors, new cabinets, fixtures and tiled backsplash are just some of the features in the kitchen. Spacious open-concept living & dining perfect for entertaining or keeping an eye on the new baby. Two generous-sized bedrooms with a primary that could fit a king bed. Can't find that in Boston for this price! Renovated bathroom with tiled shower, new vanity, lighting and fixtures to complete the remodel. PERFECT COMMUTER CONDO as the T-station is a 2 min walk and only a 30 MIN COMMUTE TO DOWNTOWN BOSTON. Whole Foods, restaurants/bars, tennis, outdoor pool and golf course within a mile. Newton is known for top-rated schools, which are all within walking distance. Start your journey in home ownership or add to your portfolio with the perfect rental investment.
  • Listed by: Nicole Thomas • Boston City Properties
Listing closed: 04/07/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73068135

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$445,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

95.9%

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Listing Courtesy of Boston City Properties, Nicole Thomas

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Vantage Point Team

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Property Information for 79 Walnut Street, Unit 2

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,112 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newtonville
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newtonville, MA-Newton
  • Style: Low-Rise
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1
  • Unit Placement: Below Grade, Ground
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: Barclay Condominium Of Newton
  • Floor: 1
  • Stories: 1
  • Residences: 36
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Year Built: 1970
General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 731.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 36
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Horace Mann
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: F A Day Middle
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: N
  • 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: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Intercom
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Common Area
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Entry Location: Below Grade,Ground
  • Structure Type: Low-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Association Financial Statements, Certificate of Insurance
  • Documents Count: 5
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Unit comes with parking spot "A". Unit is slightly below grade but very bright and spacious! Coin-op laundry.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 684675
  • Assessments: $430,000
  • Book: 14346
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: MR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Complex Name: Barclay Condominium Of Newton
  • Association Security: Intercom
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1%

Property History for 79 Walnut Street, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 7, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73068135

$465,000
Feb 27, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73068135

Feb 27, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73068135

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/07/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73068135

$465,000
02/27/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73068135

02/27/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73068135

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

Public Records for 79 Walnut Street, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$380,200Total-
Tax Record2025$3,726 ($310 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt731 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt731 SqFtStories2Lot Size75,188 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1970Year Renovated1970ZoningMR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:21 B:024 L:0016M

Schools near 79 Walnut Street, Unit 2

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 9
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Fessenden School
PrivatePK to 9

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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