97 Walnut Hill Road

Sold 9/30/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,200,000

5 beds4 baths2,550 sqft

97 Walnut Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02461

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.17 acresLot Size

1935Year Built

$471/sq ftPrice per sq ft

3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Fantastic Newton Highlands Colonial that's much more than meets the eye. Nicely renovated & expanded, for today's lifestyle. 5 bedrooms & 3.5 bathrooms on 4 levels of living space. The open concept kitchen, dining & family area is the heart of the home. Entertain groups large or small, with easy access to the deck, back yard & garage. Kitchen features granite counters, island with bar stools, double wall oven, pantry & built-ins. An arched entryway leads to a formal living room with fireplace. A...Fantastic Newton Highlands Colonial that's much more than meets the eye. Nicely renovated & expanded, for today's lifestyle. 5 bedrooms & 3.5 bathrooms on 4 levels of living space. The open concept kitchen, dining & family area is the heart of the home. Entertain groups large or small, with easy access to the deck, back yard & garage. Kitchen features granite counters, island with bar stools, double wall oven, pantry & built-ins. An arched entryway leads to a formal living room with fireplace. A half bathroom completes the floor. 2nd floor features a luxurious master suite, 2 additional bedrooms, shared full bathroom & linen closet. 3rd floor boasts a den with skylights, 2 bedrooms & a full bathroom. Basement has a large playroom, fireplace, cedar closet & plentiful storage. Serene street & level lot near Countryside Elementary School. Minutes to playgrounds, shops, restaurants, Green Line, Needham Street, Chestnut Hill, Newton Center, Routes 9/128/Mass Pike. Welcome home!

Listed by: Gore Lietzke Group • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listed by: Barbara Gore • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listed by: Matt Gore • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listed by: Barbara Lietzke • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Listing closed: 09/30/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72666815

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Gore Lietzke Group; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Barbara Gore; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Matt Gore; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Barbara Lietzke

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Property Information for 97 Walnut Hill Road

Property Details

Taxes: $9,232 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Town: Newton
MLS Area: Newton Highlands
Area: MA-Newton-Newton Highlands, MA-Newton
Architectural Style: Colonial
Style: Colonial
Garage Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 3.00
Parking Spaces Total: 3

Building Information

Year Built: 1935
Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,247 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Public School

Current Financing: Withheld
Living Area: 2550.0
Color: Beige
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Countryside
High School: Newton South

Middle School: Brown

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
Basement Features: Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor

Num of Baths: 4.0
Num of Full Baths: 3
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 2
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Closet - Cedar, Closet, Den, Bathroom, Play Room
Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
Primary Bath: Yes
Window Features: Skylight(s), Storm Window(s)

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite

Lot Description: Level
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 1.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
Parking Features: Off-Street

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes

Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 225.0
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 216.0
Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom2 Length: 18.0
Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom2 Width: 12.0

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom3 Width: 11.0

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 120.0
Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bedroom4 Width: 10.0

Bedroom 5

Bedroom5 Area: 108.0
Bedroom5 Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bedroom5 Width: 9.0

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting
Bathroom2 Level: Second

Bathroom 3

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

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 156.0
Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Length: 13.0
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 12.0

Family Room

Family Room Area: 208.0
Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Length: 16.0
Family Room Level: First
Family Room Width: 13.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 153.0
Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant

Kitchen Length: 17.0
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 9.0

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 240.0
Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding

Room Living Room Length: 20.0
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 12.0

Property Information

Property Info

Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
WARRANTY: No

Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public
Disclosures: Older AC systems. Under contract with Waltham Services for 43 years

Tax Information

Tax ID: S:81 B:026 L:0019,704430
Assessments: $884,300

Book: 53330
Tax Year: 2020
Zoning: SR3

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 5

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Cooling Zones: 2

Heat Zones: 7

Complex & Association Information

Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Selling Broker Comp: 1

Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 97 Walnut Hill Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 30, 2020	Sold MLS PIN #72666815	$1,200,000	—
Jul 15, 2020	Contingent MLS PIN #72666815		—
Jun 3, 2020	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72666815	$1,299,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/30/2020	Sold MLS PIN #72666815	$1,200,000
07/15/2020	Contingent MLS PIN #72666815	—
06/03/2020	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72666815	$1,299,000

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

Public records

97 Walnut Hill Road

Beds

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,709 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,709 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,033 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 97 Walnut Hill Road

This home is within Newton School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Countryside Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.3 mi
10/10	Charles E Brown Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.7 mi
10/10	Newton South High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Wellan Montessori School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 7	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Countryside Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
10/10	Charles E Brown Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
10/10	Newton South High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.7 mi
NR	Wellan Montessori School PrivatePK to 7 Nearby school	0.8 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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This home: 97 Walnut Hill Road, Newton, MA 02461	$1,200,000	5	4	2,550	7,247
99 Walnut Hill Road, Newton, MA 02461	$1,455,000	4	3	3,200	8,641
93 Walnut Hill Road, Newton, MA 02461	$540,000	3	2	1,412	6,600
83 Walnut Hill Road, Newton, MA 02461	$880,000	4	3	2,408	9,600
100 Walnut Hill Road, Newton, MA 02461	$942,000	4	3	2,700	7,533
90 Walnut Hill Road, Newton, MA 02461	$735,000	5	5	4,606	–
5 Alexander Road, Newton, MA 02461	$1,870,000	5	5	4,533	10,617
88 Parker Avenue, Newton, MA 02461	$233,000	2	2	2,085	–
94 Parker Avenue, Newton, MA 02461	$551,200	3	2	1,344	6,160
84 Parker Avenue, Newton Highlands, MA 02461	–	2	1.5	1,128	6,160
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