85 Montvale Road

Sold 11/12/21

Sold

Last Sold Price

$3,980,000

5 beds5 baths4,993 sqft

85 Montvale Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.57 acresLot Size

1903Year Built

$797/sq ftPrice per sq ft

3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Designed to the highest standards, the residence radiates sophisticated elegance featuring high-quality finishes at every turn. Built in 1903, this Shingle-style Victorian era residence beautifully blends period detail w/modern improvements. A wrap-around porch leads to an elegant foyer w/an elaborate staircase. The main level is well-suited for entertaining w/grand living & dining rooms, butler’s pantry, gorgeous kitchen w/fireplace, & adjoining family room. There is also a library on this level....Designed to the highest standards, the residence radiates sophisticated elegance featuring high-quality finishes at every turn. Built in 1903, this Shingle-style Victorian era residence beautifully blends period detail w/modern improvements. A wrap-around porch leads to an elegant foyer w/an elaborate staircase. The main level is well-suited for entertaining w/grand living & dining rooms, butler’s pantry, gorgeous kitchen w/fireplace, & adjoining family room. There is also a library on this level. There are 5-6 bedrooms & 4.5 bathrooms. The primary bedroom suite is luxurious w/huge walk-in closet. The skylit 3rd level has additional bedrooms, office & sitting room. The basement has a media/play room & a gym. A 2-car garage w/loft further enhance the property. Gorgeous yard. Set in an enviable section of Newton Centre, this property is atop a knoll on one-half acre of manicured grounds convenient to Newton Centre, the T, shops and restaurants, The Street, & routes to Boston & Cambridge.

Listing closed: 11/12/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72891246

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Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, The Kennedy Lynch Gold Team; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Marjorie Gold; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Karen Kennedy; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Sandra Lynch

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley, Petrone-Hunter Realty Group

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Property Information for 85 Montvale Road

Property Details

Taxes: $36,243 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Town: Newton
Area: MA-Newton
Architectural Style: Victorian
Style: Garden, Victorian
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces Total: 3

Building Information

Year Built: 1903
Lot Size: 0.57 AC / 24,734 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 4993.0
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Ward
High School: South

Middle School: Oak Hill

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater
Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead

Num of Baths: 5.0
Num of Full Baths: 4
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 4
Flooring: Wood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Marble, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Pendant, Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Library, Bathroom, Home Office, Media Room, Exercise Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Second Floor
Primary Bath: Yes
Window Features: Skylight

Exterior Features

Construction: Stone
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Lot Description: Wooded
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: No
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 2.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
Parking Features: Work Area, Side Entry, Off-Street

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes

Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
Bedroom2 Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding,Closet - Double
Bedroom3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
Bedroom4 Level: Third

Bedroom 5

Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
Bedroom5 Level: Third

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Marble,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting,Steam / Sauna,Lighting - Sconce
Bathroom2 Level: Second

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting
Bathroom3 Level: Second

Dining Room

Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
Dining Room Level: First

Family Room

Family Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Balcony - Exterior,French Doors,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
Family Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Second Dishwasher,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller
Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
Room Living Room Level: First

Other Room 1

Room Office Features: Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
Room Office Level: Third

Property Information

Property Info

UFFI: No
Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet

Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Disclosures: Since current ownership- Windows replaced on 2nd floor,upgraded HVAC on 2nd floor. Updated oven,dishwashers & range. Insulated basement & portions of 1st floor.

Tax Information

Tax ID: S:61 B:005 L:0002,697864
Assessments: $3,368,300

Book: 49103
Tax Year: 2021
Zoning: SR1

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 5

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Cooling Zones: 6

Heat Zones: 6

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 85 Montvale Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 12, 2021	Sold MLS PIN #72891246	$3,980,000	—
Sep 20, 2021	Contingent MLS PIN #72891246		—
Sep 8, 2021	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72891246	$3,995,000	—
Jun 15, 2018	Sold MLS PIN #72284185	$3,475,000	—
Feb 26, 2018	Contingent MLS PIN #72284185		—
Feb 21, 2018	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72284185	$3,475,000	—
Mar 9, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #215962950	$3,142,500	-9.0% / yr
Mar 9, 2007	Sold MLS PIN #70379244	$3,142,500	—
Feb 1, 2007	Under Agreement MLS PIN #70379244		—
Feb 1, 2007	Contingent MLS PIN #70379244		—
May 2, 2006	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70379244	$3,795,000	—
Sep 29, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #168738747	$3,600,000	—
Jun 12, 2003	Sold MLS PIN #30698613	$1,560,000	—
Mar 29, 2003	Under Agreement MLS PIN #30698613		—
Mar 29, 2003	Contingent MLS PIN #30698613		—
Mar 14, 2003	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30698613	$1,500,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/12/2021	Sold MLS PIN #72891246	$3,980,000
09/20/2021	Contingent MLS PIN #72891246	—
09/08/2021	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72891246	$3,995,000
06/15/2018	Sold MLS PIN #72284185	$3,475,000
02/26/2018	Contingent MLS PIN #72284185	—
02/21/2018	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72284185	$3,475,000
03/09/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #215962950	$3,142,500 -9.0% / yr
03/09/2007	Sold MLS PIN #70379244	$3,142,500
02/01/2007	Under Agreement MLS PIN #70379244	—
02/01/2007	Contingent MLS PIN #70379244	—
05/02/2006	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70379244	$3,795,000
09/29/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #168738747	$3,600,000
06/12/2003	Sold MLS PIN #30698613	$1,560,000
03/29/2003	Under Agreement MLS PIN #30698613	—
03/29/2003	Contingent MLS PIN #30698613	—
03/14/2003	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30698613	$1,500,000

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

Public records

85 Montvale Road

Beds

Baths

4.5

Total Finished SqFt

5,015 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

5,015 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,795 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 85 Montvale Road

This home is within Newton School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Mason-Rice Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.7 mi
8/10	Ward Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.5 mi
10/10	Charles E Brown Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.8 mi
10/10	Newton South High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.5 mi
NR	Mt Alvernia High School	Private - Nearby school	7 to 12	0.6 mi
NR	Mount Alvernia Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.7 mi
NR	Wellan Montessori School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 7	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Mason-Rice Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.7 mi
8/10	Ward Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
10/10	Charles E Brown Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.8 mi
10/10	Newton South High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.5 mi
NR	Mt Alvernia High School Private7 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Mount Alvernia Academy PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Wellan Montessori School PrivatePK to 7 Nearby school	0.7 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 85 Montvale Road, Newton, MA 02459	$3,980,000	5	5	4,993	24,734
77 Montvale Road, Newton, MA 02459	$4,100,000	6	5	7,553	19,860
106 Grant Avenue, Newton Center, MA 02459	–	3	1.5	1,228	7,094
71 Montvale Road, Newton Center, MA 02459	$1,150,000	5	3	3,441	12,000
98 Grant Avenue, Newton, MA 02459	$594,000	6	4	–	–
117 Grant Avenue, Newton, MA 02459	$1,235,000	4	3	2,825	6,644
111 Grant Avenue, Newton Center, MA 02459	$90,000	7	2	3,214	7,628
70 Montvale Road, Newton, MA 02459	$1,180,000	5	4	2,951	15,931
65 Montvale Road, Newton Center, MA 02459	–	3	3	1,624	10,944
71 Montvale Crescent, Newton, MA 02459	$1,150,000	5	4	4,051	12,000
98 Montvale Road, Newton Center, MA 02459	$3,075,000	7	9.5	13,824	146,129
123 Grant Avenue, Newton, MA 02459	$1	5	3	2,906	12,630
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