70 River Street

Newton, MA 02465

$782,500
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
1,994 Sq. Ft.
$392 / Sq. Ft.
1,994
Sq. Ft.
$392
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This lovely turnkey home in desirable West Newton has charm and functionality. Beautiful hardwood floors on the first floor along with a SS/Granite kitchen leading to a deck and yard for grilling and summer entertaining. The master bedroom has an ensuite bath and good closets. Another full bath on this level is shared by the second bedroom and nursery/study. Half of the third level is currently used as a guest suite with a half bath and the other section a playroom. Central air and furnace installed...This lovely turnkey home in desirable West Newton has charm and functionality. Beautiful hardwood floors on the first floor along with a SS/Granite kitchen leading to a deck and yard for grilling and summer entertaining. The master bedroom has an ensuite bath and good closets. Another full bath on this level is shared by the second bedroom and nursery/study. Half of the third level is currently used as a guest suite with a half bath and the other section a playroom. Central air and furnace installed in 2015. Hot water heater is less than a year old. Roof replaced in 2012. All that plus this home is a commuter's dream. Steps to the commuter rail and MBTA bus to Boston, and easy access to the Mass Pike and Rt 128. Stroll to the W Newton Cinema and all the shops and restaurants of W Newton Square. Minutes from schools and parks add to the convenience of this home.
  1. Listed by Mary Ann Tecce • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 70 River Street

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

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Mary Ann Tecce

Sold By Hammond Residential Real Estate, Barrie Wheeler

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:41 AM

Property Details for 70 River Street

StatusSold
MLS #72475441
Days on Market19
Taxes$6,729 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Mary Ann Tecce

Sold By Hammond Residential Real Estate, Barrie Wheeler

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Building Information for 70 River Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,965 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,831 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,270

Property Taxes

$561

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 70 River Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1994.0
  • 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: Burr/Franklin
  • High School: Newton North Hs
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Play Room, Bathroom
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: Third
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Currently assessed and taxed as 2 family. Third bedroom/nursery does not have a closet,entire third floor used as guest room with half bath and separate section for a playroom. Living room fireplace is decorative. Leaving full load LG Washer and Dryer from 2015. One spindle on stair banister broken
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 688915
  • Assessments: $643,900
  • Book: 65696
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: MR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 70 River 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 70 River Street

Taxable ValueLand$573,000Additions$312,800Total$885,800
Tax Record2024$8,645 ($720 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,994 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,994 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt800 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,965 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1900ZoningMR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:33 B:025 L:0008

Schools near 70 River Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Burr Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Franklin Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

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 Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Mary Ann Tecce

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