Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,745 sqft
8 Wenham Rd, Newton, MA 02461
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.15 acresLot Size
1932Year Built
$455/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Meticulously updated center-entrance Garrison Colonial-style house in Newton Highlands. The first floor features a large living room with a fireplace, a sunroom, a dining room with a beautiful built-in china cabinet, a powder room, and an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, an island, and top of the line appliances. Off the kitchen is a mudroom with access to a level backyard with a deck and a detached two-car garage. The second floor is comprised of a master bedroom, three additional bedrooms,...Meticulously updated center-entrance Garrison Colonial-style house in Newton Highlands. The first floor features a large living room with a fireplace, a sunroom, a dining room with a beautiful built-in china cabinet, a powder room, and an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, an island, and top of the line appliances. Off the kitchen is a mudroom with access to a level backyard with a deck and a detached two-car garage. The second floor is comprised of a master bedroom, three additional bedrooms, and a full bathroom. The lower level contains a family room and a renovated full bathroom. There is a full walk-up attic. Amenities includes gas systems, air-conditioning, and hardwood throughout. This property is conveniently located near Zervas School, Newton Highlands "T" station, Crystal Lake, neighborhood tennis courts, and Cold Spring Park.
Listing closed: 07/30/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72352446

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,455,000

Avg days on market

35

Sale-to-list ratio

96.5%

Newton, MA

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Property Information for 8 Wenham Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,762 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Highlands
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Highlands, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,564 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2745.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Zervas
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Radon Remediation System
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Easements, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 216.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 352.0
  • Family Room Length: 32.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 192.0
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 312.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 26.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Dead End
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:54 B:026 L:0008,696590
  • Assessments: $902,300
  • Book: 47022
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 3
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 8 Wenham Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72352446

$1,250,000
Jun 29, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72352446

Jun 25, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72352446

$1,199,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72352446

$1,250,000
06/29/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72352446

06/25/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72352446

$1,199,000

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

Public Records for 8 Wenham Road

Taxable ValueLand$906,500Additions$386,800Total$1,293,300
Tax Record2025$12,674 ($1,056 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,023 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,023 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt223 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,564 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1932Year Renovated1932ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:54 B:026 L:0008

Schools near 8 Wenham 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
Private - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Zervas Elementary School
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: 8 Wenham Road, Newton, MA 02461
$1,250,000
4
2,745
6,564
$260,000
3
3
2,176
7,405
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4
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1,672
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