47 Hancock Avenue

Newton, MA 02459

$3,495,000
Price
6
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,943 Sq. Ft.
$886 / Sq. Ft.
3,943
Sq. Ft.
$886
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sited beautifully on nearly an acre of serene landscape, bordering Wilson Conservation land, 47 Hancock Ave stands as a once in a generation gem. A welcoming center foyer lead to a sun filled, generous formal living room, highlighted by a fireplace, wood beams, extensive windows. Lovely family room w/ pocket doors open to formal dining room with expansive screened in porch. Bright and young eat in kitchen (2006) features a center island with seating, gas range, high end appliances, and picture windows...Sited beautifully on nearly an acre of serene landscape, bordering Wilson Conservation land, 47 Hancock Ave stands as a once in a generation gem. A welcoming center foyer lead to a sun filled, generous formal living room, highlighted by a fireplace, wood beams, extensive windows. Lovely family room w/ pocket doors open to formal dining room with expansive screened in porch. Bright and young eat in kitchen (2006) features a center island with seating, gas range, high end appliances, and picture windows overlooking the special and private land. Breakfast area with built-in bench and plentiful storage. Upstairs hosts a gorgeous primary suite with a spa like bath (2008), walk in closet, private deck. Two additional bedrooms & baths, plus home office/laundry room. Fully expanded 3rd floor suite w/ skylights, kitchenette, full bath. A 3 car garage with fabulous accessory apartment (2013). Outstanding location minutes to Newton Center, Crystal Lake. Truly a house to fall in love with!

Listing Agents

  1. Allison Blank

    Allison Blank

    Listing Agent

    Compass

  2. Emily Gloss

    Emily Gloss

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 47 Hancock Avenue

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
7

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/19/2024 03:09 AM

Property Details for 47 Hancock Avenue

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73216819
Days on Market23
Taxes$25,397 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1880
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 47 Hancock Avenue

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.76 AC / 33,299 SF

Payment Calculator

$21,190 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$19,074

Property Taxes

$2,116

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 47 Hancock Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 3943.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • 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: Mason Rice
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Walk Out
  • 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: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - Full, Office, Bathroom, Accessory Apt.
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Porch - Screened, Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Guest House
  • Exterior Features: Guest House, Professional Landscaping, Porch - Screened, Deck
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck
  • Roof Material: Slate, Rubber
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 247.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Window(s) - Picture,Balcony / Deck
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 924.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 33.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 28.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 221.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Dining Room Length: 17.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 504.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Family Room Length: 28.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 18.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 504.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Length: 28.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 18.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 210.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 110.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Easement to non working Sudbury aqueduct. Property to be sold in "as-is" condition but many improvements have been made. See additional doc.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:64 B:016 L:0019,700204
  • Assessments: $2,602,200
  • Book: 00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 47 Hancock Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 47 Hancock Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,633,800Additions$968,400Total$2,602,200
Tax Record2024$25,397 ($2,116 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,320 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,320 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,643 SqFtStories2Lot Size33,299 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:64 B:016 L:0019Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 47 Hancock Avenue

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 6
Rating
School
Distance
Mason-Rice Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 6

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