55 Carl Street

Newton, MA 02461

$735,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,320 Sq. Ft.
$557 / Sq. Ft.
1,320
Sq. Ft.
$557
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sought after Highlands locale for this Village Col in attractive side street neighborhood setting. Home needs renovation/updates, however, there is basic charm throughout including the well sized screened-in Front Porch, the natural woodwork trim around windows/doors/baseboards; well kept pine flooring in DR & BRs; attractive brick fronted Fireplace in the LR; & built-in China Clst in DR. Bring your decorative touches & bring out the character. All living area rms are generous in size, especially,...Sought after Highlands locale for this Village Col in attractive side street neighborhood setting. Home needs renovation/updates, however, there is basic charm throughout including the well sized screened-in Front Porch, the natural woodwork trim around windows/doors/baseboards; well kept pine flooring in DR & BRs; attractive brick fronted Fireplace in the LR; & built-in China Clst in DR. Bring your decorative touches & bring out the character. All living area rms are generous in size, especially, the BRs which have walk-in closets as an added plus. Updates include replacement windows (est 10 yrs), younger Boiler. & rebuild of Chimney (est 3 yrs). Prop sited on lvl lt w space for play area or garden. Over-sized detached garage offers extra storage space. More storage in full basement which features high ceilings & the convenience of old time dbl deep sink. Easy access to shops/public transport/parks/major rtes. In the Family 90+ yrs! Prop sold as is.
  1. Listed by Richard Wilcox • Fortini & Wilcox Realty
  2. Listed by Peter Haswell • Fortini & Wilcox Realty

Property Details for 55 Carl Street

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Highlands
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Highlands, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial, Other (See Remarks)
Style
Colonial, Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Fortini & Wilcox Realty, Richard Wilcox; Fortini & Wilcox Realty, Peter Haswell

Sold By eXp Realty, Hong Shuang Ma

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:19 AM

Property Details for 55 Carl Street

StatusSold
MLS #72708376
Days on Market72
Taxes$5,786 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1924
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Fortini & Wilcox Realty, Richard Wilcox; Fortini & Wilcox Realty, Peter Haswell

Sold By eXp Realty, Hong Shuang Ma

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Building Information for 55 Carl Street

Stories-Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,701 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,493 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,011

Property Taxes

$482

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 55 Carl Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1320.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Countryside
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Pine, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Pantry,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
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
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Chimney rebuilt est 3 yrs. Windows replaced est 10 yrs. Older roof. Asbestos on some bsmt pipes. Toilet in bsmt unused for many yrs. FP unused for many yrs. Auto gar dr opener not used as dr needs adjustment..Gas stove new 2016 never used. Pine flrng under tile in Kit.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 707608
  • Assessments: $554,200
  • Block: 028
  • Book: 9802
  • Lot: 058
  • Map: 83
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 624.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 55 Carl Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 55 Carl Street

Taxable ValueLand$782,600Additions$169,300Total$951,900
Tax Record2024$9,291 ($774 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,341 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,341 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt624 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,701 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:83 B:028 L:0058Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 55 Carl Street

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 - 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

Riverside Life Skills School
Private9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Fortini & Wilcox Realty, Richard Wilcox; Fortini & Wilcox Realty, Peter Haswell

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