Last Sold Price
3 beds1,700 sqft$401/sqft
85 Islington Rd, Newton, MA 02466

Description

Located on the desirable Islington Peninsula overlooking conservation land and close to the Charles river, this lovely renovated renovated 7 room turn of the century home features open and airy rooms, an expansive fireplaced living room,a sunny study or playroom and renovated kitchen. Built-ins. Picturesque views from every room. Close to walking paths and canoeing. Walk to Auburndale Centre, Charles River, commuter rail. Close access to major highways.Located on the desirable Islington Peninsula overlooking conservation land and close to the Charles river, this lovely renovated renovated 7 room turn of the century home features open and airy rooms, an expansive fireplaced living room,a sunny study or playroom and renovated kitchen. Built-ins. Picturesque views from every room. Close to walking paths and canoeing. Walk to Auburndale Centre, Charles River, commuter rail. Close access to major highways.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/06/2007 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Diana Haywood • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Property Details for 85 Islington Road

Status
MLS #
70572028
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$5,699 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1910
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial, Bungalow
Style
Colonial, Bungalow
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
0

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$870,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

100.1%

Newton, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Diana Haywood

Sold By Susanne Nicolazzo, Susanne Nicolazzo

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Building Information for 85 Islington Road

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,236 SF

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$3,938 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,463

Property Taxes

$475

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 85 Islington Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1700.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Burr
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: River, Walk to
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under
  • Parking Features: Under
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 210.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 126.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 24.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Length: 4.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 64.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 143.0
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 120.0
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 169.0
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 360.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 690666
  • Assessments: $604,800
  • Block: 25
  • Book: 001307
  • Lot: 4
  • Map: 41
  • Tax Year: 2007
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 9.99999999E8
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 85 Islington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 6, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #223354261

$681,250

+1.5% / yr

Jul 6, 2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70572028

$681,250
May 14, 2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70572028

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/06/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #223354261

$681,250

+1.5% / yr

07/06/2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70572028

$681,250
05/14/2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70572028

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

Public Records for 85 Islington Road

Taxable ValueLand$905,200Additions$174,300Total$1,079,500
Tax Record2025$10,579 ($882 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,542 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,542 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,006 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,236 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1910ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:41 B:025 L:0004

Schools near 85 Islington 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 8
Rating
School
Distance
C C Burr
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Meadowbrook School
PrivatePK to 8

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: 85 Islington Road, Newton, MA 02466
$681,250
3
1,700
7,236
$535,000
3
1,388
3,950
$315,000
3
3
3
2,144
4,500
$340,000
3
1,321
3,827
3
3.5
2,311
7,442

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Diana Haywood

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