5 Kensington Avenue

Newton, MA 02465

$590,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,350 Sq. Ft.
$437 / Sq. Ft.
1,350
Sq. Ft.
$437
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A great place to call home! This 2 bedroom 1 bath ranch is a great condo alternative. No walls to share! Plus extra room in the basement. This is a great first home or home to downsize into. With a little work this home could be handicapped accessible. Major remodel was done to make it open space living. New kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and center island. New bathroom installed with beautiful tiled shower and glass door. Full basement with a partially finished family...A great place to call home! This 2 bedroom 1 bath ranch is a great condo alternative. No walls to share! Plus extra room in the basement. This is a great first home or home to downsize into. With a little work this home could be handicapped accessible. Major remodel was done to make it open space living. New kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and center island. New bathroom installed with beautiful tiled shower and glass door. Full basement with a partially finished family room and fireplace. Garage walkout from the basement. Sliders to a deck and covered patio. Just waiting for the new buyer to install a new hot tub. Roof replaced in 2016. Quiet side street in West Newton on a corner lot.
  1. Listed by Marie Presti • The Presti Group, Inc.

Property Details for 5 Kensington Avenue

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Presti Group, Inc., Marie Presti

Sold By Rufo Realty, Alex Rufo

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:58 AM

Property Details for 5 Kensington Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #72204803
Days on Market20
Taxes$5,548 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1950
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Presti Group, Inc., Marie Presti

Sold By Rufo Realty, Alex Rufo

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Building Information for 5 Kensington Avenue

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,234 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,682 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,220

Property Taxes

$462

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5 Kensington Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Swimming Pool, Park
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1350.0
  • Color: White
  • 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: Franklin
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 168.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 110.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 10.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 121.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 231.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:34 B:010 L:0001,689482
  • Assessments: $498,900
  • Book: 28762
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Property History for 5 Kensington Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 5 Kensington Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$758,500Additions$5,600Total$764,100
Tax Record2024$7,458 ($622 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt970 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,234 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:34 B:010 L:0001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Kensington 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 9
Rating
School
Distance
Franklin Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Fessenden School
PrivatePK to 9

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Listing Courtesy of The Presti Group, Inc., Marie Presti

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