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$782,500
● House - Off Market

70 River St.

Newton, MA 02465
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
1,994 Ft²
$1,191,501
RealtyHop Estimate
42.69%
Since Jul 1, 2019
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

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.
Unit Size
1,994 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.09 acres
Price per sqft
$419
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$561
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1900

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #72475441)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jun 24, 2019 Sold
Sold
Apr 3, 2019 Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty $835,000
Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Jul 8, 2015 Sold
Sold
Oct 29, 2010 Listed by Preservation Properties $550,000
Listed by Preservation Properties
Just renovated single family home with huge granite kitchen and 4 new baths, 2 full and 2 half, new thermal pane windows and all interior finish. New siding and exterior trim paint make for a very low maintenance home. This multi family zoned lot is conveniently located just off W. Newton Sq. with a Walk Score of 83 (Very Walkable). If you have been looking for a maintenance free house close to transportation (commuter rail, express bus) where you don't need a car every day, this might be it.

Property Highlights

Parking Available
Air Conditioning

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Effective Year Built: 1900
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 2
  • Building Style: 31
  • Exterior Walls Type: 19
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 300
  • Living Units: 2
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 800
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,965
  • Total Building Area: 1,994
  • Gross Building Area: 3,368
  • Building Area: 1,994
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,994
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000091
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1101
  • County Land Use Code: 104

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Newton School District
  • School Tax School District: NEWTON SD
  • Census Tract: 374600

Zoning

  • Zoning: MR2

Geography

  • Account Number: 33025 0008
  • District: 207
  • Parcel: NEWT S:33 B:025 L:0008
  • Block: 25
  • Lot: 8
  • Municipality: NEWTON
  • Latitude: 42.3521
  • Longitude: -71.2293

    Address

  • Full Address: 70 River St
  • Address - House Number: 70
  • Address - Street Name: River
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: West Newton
  • Carrier Code: C019
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1854
  • Zip Code: 02465

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $864,500
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2021

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1816
  • Valuation Date: Mar 13, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 76
  • Final Value: 961,369
  • High Value: 1,136,001
  • Low Value: 786,738

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $885,800
  • Assessed Land Value: $573,000
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $312,800

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 12, 2019
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 24, 2019
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 87126
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jul 08, 2015
  • Previous Sale Amount: $650,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: O
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 70 River Street built and last sold?
The property at 70 River Street was built in 1900 and last sold on Jun 12, 2019 for $782,500.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 70 River Street is $862,239.
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