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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,179 sqft$369/sqft
88 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 02461
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,000 sq ftLot Size
1955Year Built
$369/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This beautiful ranch, set on a quiet street in a great neighborhood, just walking distance to Countryside Elementary school, features a bright living room with a fireplace and a bow window. French doors off the dining room leads to a spacious deck, perfect for entertaining. Cathedral ceiling, skylight, and large closet in the den, could also be used as a fourth bedroom. Updated lower level, with a huge family room, also includes a renovated full bath and laundry room. Newer 200 amp electric panel...This beautiful ranch, set on a quiet street in a great neighborhood, just walking distance to Countryside Elementary school, features a bright living room with a fireplace and a bow window. French doors off the dining room leads to a spacious deck, perfect for entertaining. Cathedral ceiling, skylight, and large closet in the den, could also be used as a fourth bedroom. Updated lower level, with a huge family room, also includes a renovated full bath and laundry room. Newer 200 amp electric panel and kitchen appliances. Some of the updates include newer windows ( '04 ), deck ( '09 ). Attached one car garage. Don't miss out !
  • Listed by: Michael J. Quinn • Realty Associates
Listing closed: 09/27/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72024533

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Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

99.3%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Realty Associates, Michael J. Quinn

Sold By LBK Realty, Lisa Beth Koufman

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Property Information for 88 Selwyn Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,317 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 8,000 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Medical Facility, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2179.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Countryside
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Finished, Sump Pump
  • 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: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Den
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Easements, Flood Plain
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC, 2 Units
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,French Doors
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cabinets - Upgraded
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Den has electric baseboard heat.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 704520
  • Assessments: $643,000
  • Block: 31
  • Book: 47726
  • Lot: 7
  • Map: 81
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: SFR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2,5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2,5

Property History for 88 Selwyn Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 27, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #580443098

$805,000

+3.0% / yr

Sep 27, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72024533

$805,000
Jul 19, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72024533

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/27/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #580443098

$805,000

+3.0% / yr

09/27/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72024533

$805,000
07/19/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72024533

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

Public Records for 88 Selwyn Road

Taxable ValueLand$882,100Additions$198,900Total$1,081,000
Tax Record2025$10,594 ($883 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,324 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,324 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt285 SqFtStories1Lot Size8,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1955ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:81 B:031 L:0007

Schools near 88 Selwyn 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
Rating
School
Distance
Countryside 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 88 Selwyn Road, Newton, MA 02461
$805,000
3
2,179
8,000
3
1
1,344
8,000
$1,595,000
4
2,387
8,000
$1
5
2
1,164
8,000
$1,380,000
4
3,200
8,000
3
1.5
1,548
8,000

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