74 Fountain Street

Newton, MA 02465

$3,692,813
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
4
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
5,786 Sq. Ft.
$638 / Sq. Ft.
5,786
Sq. Ft.
$638
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Sitting atop West Newton Hill, this stunning 6-bedroom home is ideal for family living and entertaining. Sited on a level 3/4-acre lot in an estate-like setting, this property has been lovingly updated combining original architectural detail with today’s standards of luxury. A large chef’s kitchen is open to a step-down family room with cathedral ceiling, fireplace, breakfast area, and direct access to an over-sized bluestone patio. Spectacular primary suite on the second level with walk-in closets,...Sitting atop West Newton Hill, this stunning 6-bedroom home is ideal for family living and entertaining. Sited on a level 3/4-acre lot in an estate-like setting, this property has been lovingly updated combining original architectural detail with today’s standards of luxury. A large chef’s kitchen is open to a step-down family room with cathedral ceiling, fireplace, breakfast area, and direct access to an over-sized bluestone patio. Spectacular primary suite on the second level with walk-in closets, gorgeous bath with double vanity, soaking tub, separate shower, and cathedral ceiling. Tremendous light throughout make this a true oasis. With a 2-car attached garage, this home has easy access to the Pike, commuter rail, Brae Burn Country Club, West Newton Village, and the Peirce School.
  1. Listed by Micéal & Conor Chamberlain • Historic Homes, Inc.

Property Details for 74 Fountain Street

Town
Newton
MLS Area
West Newton
Area
MA-Newton-West Newton, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
8

Location

Listing Courtesy of Historic Homes, Inc., Micéal & Conor Chamberlain

Sold By Hammond Residential Real Estate, Rose Barron

Add your commute
LISTING UPDATED: 08/10/2022 11:09 AM

Property Details for 74 Fountain Street

StatusSold
MLS #72981121
Days on Market39
Taxes$23,245 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1920
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Historic Homes, Inc., Micéal & Conor Chamberlain

Sold By Hammond Residential Real Estate, Rose Barron

Add your commute

Building Information for 74 Fountain Street

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.75 AC / 32,650 SF

Payment Calculator

$22,090 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$20,153

Property Taxes

$1,937

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 74 Fountain Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 5786.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Peirce
  • High School: Nnhs
  • Middle School: Day
  • Neighborhood: West Newton
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Ceiling - Cathedral, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Bathroom - With Tub, Bathroom - Half, Home Office, Bedroom, Bathroom, Play Room
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 322.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 23.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 196.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 300.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Length: 20.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 216.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom1 Length: 12.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 18.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 90.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 55.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 11.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 196.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 240.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 414.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Second Dishwasher,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 23.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 18.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 19X10
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 336.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 176.0
  • Room Office Features: Ceiling - Cathedral,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 11.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:32 B:048 L:0009,688260
  • Assessments: $2,160,300
  • Book: 22813
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Other
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 5
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 74 Fountain 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 74 Fountain Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,457,600Additions$2,010,500Total$3,468,100
Tax Record2024$33,849 ($2,821 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,848 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,848 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt978 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,180 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:32 B:048 L:0009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 74 Fountain 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 - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Peirce Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Clearway School
Private6 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.

Similar Homes

Sorry, we can't find any similar homes at this time. Please check back later.

Similar Sold Homes

Sorry, we can't find any similar sold homes at this time. Please check back later.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Historic Homes, Inc., Micéal & Conor Chamberlain

The property listing data and information, or the images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS. The property listing data and information, and the images, are for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the images, set forth herein.