Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds3,284 sqft$484/sqft
8 Devon Ter, Newton, MA 02459
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,040 sq ftLot Size
1897Year Built
$484/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Lovely 1897 shingle and stone Victorian with wrap-around verandah, tucked away on a quiet roadway in the heart of Newton Centre. This south facing, bright, sunny, and spacious home features three Arts and Crafts inspired fireplaces, a terrific renovated eat-in kitchen with with gas fired cooktop, tons of cabinetry and a cozy breakfast area. The laundry is well located next to the kitchen. The second floor features four generous bedrooms including Master and 2 renovated baths. The very spacious third...Lovely 1897 shingle and stone Victorian with wrap-around verandah, tucked away on a quiet roadway in the heart of Newton Centre. This south facing, bright, sunny, and spacious home features three Arts and Crafts inspired fireplaces, a terrific renovated eat-in kitchen with with gas fired cooktop, tons of cabinetry and a cozy breakfast area. The laundry is well located next to the kitchen. The second floor features four generous bedrooms including Master and 2 renovated baths. The very spacious third floor has a 18X20 room that could be used as a family room, media room or bedroom, plus an office and additional bedroom. There is even a victorian style bath with claw-foot tub! This is a wonderful family home with easy access to the Newton Centre "T", Lake Street "T:, all shops and restaurants, Mason-Rice school, Boston College, and easy access to The Pike and major routes. A rare find in this market of limited inventory!

Listing Agents

  1. Margaret Szerlip

    Margaret Szerlip

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 921-6860

    M: (617) 921-6860

  2. Sally Bortz

    Sally Bortz

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 699-6820

    M: (617) 699-6820

  • Listed by: Marcia Karp • Compass
Listing closed: 06/15/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71962635

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Margaret Szerlip; Compass, Sally Bortz; Compass, Marcia Karp
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Property Information for 8 Devon Terrace

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,691 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Center
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Victorian, Shingle
  • Style: Victorian, Shingle
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1897
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,040 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3284.0
  • Color: Taupe
  • 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: Mason Rice
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
  • Neighborhood: Newton Centre
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Media Room
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 238.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony - Interior
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 300.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Bedroom2 Length: 20.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 170.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 272.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors
  • Dining Room Length: 17.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 288.0
  • Kitchen Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Exterior Access,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer Hookup
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 360.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Sellers would like a mid June closing
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:61 B:003 L:0006,697819
  • Assessments: $1,007,000
  • Book: 022353
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 999.0
  • Frontage: 80.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 8 Devon Terrace

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 15, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #573436261

$1,590,000

+5.0% / yr

Jun 15, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71962635

$1,590,000
Mar 1, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71962635

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/15/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #573436261

$1,590,000

+5.0% / yr

06/15/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71962635

$1,590,000
03/01/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71962635

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Public Records for 8 Devon Terrace

Taxable ValueLand$1,240,000Additions$756,100Total$1,996,100
Tax Record2025$19,562 ($1,630 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,317 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,317 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,307 SqFtStories3Lot Size10,040 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1897Year Renovated1897ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:61 B:003 L:0006

Schools near 8 Devon Terrace

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mason-Rice 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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