55 Playstead Road

Newton, MA 02458

$682,500
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,700 Sq. Ft.
$401 / Sq. Ft.
1,700
Sq. Ft.
$401
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This SW-facing, sun-splashed Village Colonial will captivate you! Tucked away on one of Newton's favorite streets, architectural details abound in this very well-maintained home. The front entry leading to a spacious, welcoming Foyer. The Living Room offers an exquisite built-in cabinet, stained glass window, beautiful wood trim and lovely fireplace. The formal Dining Rm has a built-in custom cabinet/bkcase, wainscoting & a French door leading to an inviting, enclosed porch. The Eat-in-Kitchen has...This SW-facing, sun-splashed Village Colonial will captivate you! Tucked away on one of Newton's favorite streets, architectural details abound in this very well-maintained home. The front entry leading to a spacious, welcoming Foyer. The Living Room offers an exquisite built-in cabinet, stained glass window, beautiful wood trim and lovely fireplace. The formal Dining Rm has a built-in custom cabinet/bkcase, wainscoting & a French door leading to an inviting, enclosed porch. The Eat-in-Kitchen has built-ins, pantry & gas cooking. There is a fabulous new full bath on the first floor. Upstairs, there is a spacious Master bedrm, two additional bedrms w/tree-top views & a separate office. Off the kitchen, enjoy dining alfresco on the expanded side patio. Central air, replacement windows & the recently painted interior with designer colors complete this special home. Parking for 2+ cars (not tandem!). A commuter's dream, minutes to Mass Pike & express/regular buses only a block away. A Gem!
  1. Listed by Barbara Hakim • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Property Details for 55 Playstead Road

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Corner
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Corner, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Barbara Hakim

Sold By Compass, Sylvia Sarkisyan

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:29 AM

Property Details for 55 Playstead Road

StatusSold
MLS #72023484
Days on Market27
Taxes$5,630 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1918
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Barbara Hakim

Sold By Compass, Sylvia Sarkisyan

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Building Information for 55 Playstead Road

Stories-Year Built1918Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,384 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,194 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,725

Property Taxes

$469

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 55 Playstead Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1700.0
  • Color: Beige
  • 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: Underwood
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
  • Neighborhood: Newton Corner
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Office, Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: See Remarks
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 182.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 140.0
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Pantry,Country Kitchen,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 255.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Stained Glass
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Oven portion of stove is not working.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:71 B:037 L:0011,702272
  • Assessments: $494,700
  • Book: 41843
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: MR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 55 Playstead Road

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 Playstead Road

Taxable ValueLand$834,900Additions$21,600Total$856,500
Tax Record2024$8,359 ($697 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,724 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,724 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt776 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,384 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918ZoningMR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:71 B:037 L:0011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 55 Playstead 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
Private - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Underwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Perkins School For The Blind
PrivateK to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Barbara Hakim

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