Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,805 sqft

81-83 Athelstane Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1932Year Built
$427/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

2 FAMILY HOME perfect for investment/owner occupant in PRIME NEWTON CENTRE location; adjacent to Weeks Park with 11.1 bountiful acres ,multi-purpose athletic fields & tennis courts. Close proximity to Newton Centre & Newton Highlands both w/ fine shops, restaurants & T stops. Excellent commuter location via Rte 9 & 128. With a multitude of windows throughout, this home is bright & sunny w/ gleaming hardwood floors & period detail, from custom built-in cabinetry, to pantries, mudroom areas & fireplaces...2 FAMILY HOME perfect for investment/owner occupant in PRIME NEWTON CENTRE location; adjacent to Weeks Park with 11.1 bountiful acres ,multi-purpose athletic fields & tennis courts. Close proximity to Newton Centre & Newton Highlands both w/ fine shops, restaurants & T stops. Excellent commuter location via Rte 9 & 128. With a multitude of windows throughout, this home is bright & sunny w/ gleaming hardwood floors & period detail, from custom built-in cabinetry, to pantries, mudroom areas & fireplaces in each unit. Each unit offers 2 BR, 1 BA, LR, DR & Kitchen with the upper unit boasting a quaint additional office/library/bonus room with many windows illuminating this special space. The 1st FL unit has a screened in porch & the 2nd FL unit has a renovated deck w/ composite decking both flanked by unique exposed brick on the exterior ,adding charm to these private outdoor spaces. There is an incredible flat yard perfect for entertaining & a detached 2 car garage & ample parking. A gem
Listing closed: 08/31/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73130540
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Median sold price

$1,380,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Property Information for 81-83 Athelstane Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $10,212 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

  • Stories: 3
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,400 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3805.0
  • Color: Cream
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowen
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Unit 1(Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer), Unit 2(Range, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Unit 1(Fireplace - Wood burning), Unit 2(Fireplace - Wood burning)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Unit 1(undefined), Unit 2(Hardwood Floors)
  • Interior Features: Unit 1(Pantry, Bathroom With Tub & Shower), Unit 2(Pantry, Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den)
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Composite, Unit 1 Balcony/Deck, Unit 2 Balcony/Deck
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Composite
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Level, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Electric: 60 Amps/Less
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Unit 1(Hot Water Radiators, Oil), Unit 2(Hot Water Radiators
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public

Property Information

Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Buyer to do due diligence. Property being sold " AS IS" Gas cooking is available in the home. Basement area is unfinished with two stackable washer/dryer's and plentiful storage for each unit. All utilities including water ARE separately metered. Rental fee has included parking & refuse removal.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 698937
  • Assessments: $1,003,100
  • Book: 50143
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: MR1

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Unit Information

Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1

Rental Info

Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 81-83 Athelstane Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 31, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73130540

$1,625,000—
Jul 1, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73130540

—
Jul 1, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73130540

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73130540

$1,625,000
07/01/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73130540

—
07/01/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73130540

—

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

Public records

81-83 Athelstane Road

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

2,382 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,382 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,179 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

8,400 SqFt

Schools near 81-83 Athelstane 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
Bowen
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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