61 Stearns Street

Newton, MA 02459

$1,205,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
2,275 Sq. Ft.
$530 / Sq. Ft.
2,275
Sq. Ft.
$530
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sun splashed, side entrance Colonial on a most coveted Newton Centre street. Ideally situated on a level lot with a gorgeous back yard, the exterior of this property offers lush grounds accented with established perennials. There is a detached two car garage. The Living Room includes a fireplace, windows all along the southern wall and 8’ plus ceiling height which flows into the Dining Room and the sun-filled den. Beautiful refinished hardwood floors are throughout the 1st and 2nd floors. Sweet breakfast...Sun splashed, side entrance Colonial on a most coveted Newton Centre street. Ideally situated on a level lot with a gorgeous back yard, the exterior of this property offers lush grounds accented with established perennials. There is a detached two car garage. The Living Room includes a fireplace, windows all along the southern wall and 8’ plus ceiling height which flows into the Dining Room and the sun-filled den. Beautiful refinished hardwood floors are throughout the 1st and 2nd floors. Sweet breakfast nook in the kitchen with access to the screened porch. The 2nd floor offers 4 Bedrooms, a full Bath and a MBR with a walk-in closet. Super 3rd floor features wood floors, a cathedral ceiling, skylight and storage. Lower level is spacious and unfinished. This home is less than a mile to The Bowen Elementary School, Newton Centre, Newton Highlands and the entrance to Route 9 East or West. A special home in a premier neighborhood.
  1. Listed by Marjorie Kern • Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Deirdre O'Connor • Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 61 Stearns Street

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Center
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty, Marjorie Kern; Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty, Deirdre O'Connor

Sold By Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty, Osnat Levy

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:56 AM

Property Details for 61 Stearns Street

StatusSold
MLS #72555610
Days on Market14
Taxes$9,236 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1940
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty, Marjorie Kern; Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty, Deirdre O'Connor

Sold By Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty, Osnat Levy

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Building Information for 61 Stearns Street

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,750 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,346 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,576

Property Taxes

$770

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 61 Stearns Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2275.0
  • Color: Brown
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowen
  • High School: Nshs
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
  • Neighborhood: Newton Centre
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Den, Bonus Room, Sun Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Porch - Screened
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, 2 Units
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 221.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 88.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 8.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 154.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 156.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 273.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 21.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Older Garage Roof and Trim. Washer/Dryer and Refrigerator are negotiable. Electric Heat on 3rd Floor only.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 699008
  • Assessments: $883,800
  • Book: 60768
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: .05

Property History for 61 Stearns 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 61 Stearns Street

Taxable ValueLand$976,600Additions$376,300Total$1,352,900
Tax Record2024$13,204 ($1,100 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,280 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,280 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt982 SqFtStories3Lot Size8,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:62 B:022 L:0028Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 61 Stearns 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 - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Bowen Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 6

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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Listing Courtesy of Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty, Marjorie Kern; Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty, Deirdre O'Connor

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