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Newton 02458 Nonantum
78 Gardner St
$285,001
● House - Off Market

78 Gardner St

Newton, MA 02458
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
1,496 Ft²
$607,384
RealtyHop Estimate
117.70%
Since Apr 1, 2011
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Quaint colonial in desirable Nonantum location.  Needs updating but tremendous potential for sweat equity. Walk to public transportation, school and downtown.  PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS-IS".  Seller has never lived in the property and has no knowledge of its history or condition.  Offers must include minimum $2800.00 deposit by cashier's check PLUS prequalification from Prospect Mortgage.  No changes allowed to Seller's Addendum.  Contracts must be returned within 48 hours or Seller will cancel.
Unit Size
1,496 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.09 acres
Price per sqft
$187
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$360
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1880

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #71171617)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Mar 22, 2011 Sold
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Feb 11, 2011 Sold
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Dec 16, 2010 Listed by Rei Realty $279,000
Listed by Rei Realty

Property Highlights

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1880
  • Effective Year Built: 1880
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 2
  • Building Style: 16
  • Exterior Walls Type: 19
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 748
  • Garage Type: 4
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,884
  • Total Building Area: 1,496
  • Gross Building Area: 2,422
  • Building Area: 1,496
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,496
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000089
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Newton School District
  • School Tax School District: NEWTON SD
  • Census Tract: 373100

Zoning

  • Zoning: MR2

Geography

  • Account Number: 11023 0004
  • District: 207
  • Parcel: NEWT S:11 B:023 L:0004
  • Block: 23
  • Lot: 4
  • Municipality: NEWTON
  • Latitude: 42.3596
  • Longitude: -71.1926

    Address

  • Full Address: 78 Gardner St
  • Address - House Number: 78
  • Address - Street Name: Gardner
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Newton
  • Carrier Code: C021
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1405
  • Zip Code: 02458

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $732,600

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2464
  • Valuation Date: Mar 13, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 65
  • Final Value: 779,575
  • High Value: 971,682
  • Low Value: 587,468

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $750,600
  • Assessed Land Value: $657,600
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $93,000

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Mar 22, 2011
  • Current Sale Price:
    Premium
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00000005
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Feb 11, 2011
  • Previous Sale Amount: $290,779
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 34
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About Nonantum

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$1,387,500

Sale Price/ft²

$552

Below Asking

0.01%

Average Days on Market

60

Average Home Size

2683 ft²

Average Home Age

-

Currently For Sale

27 Listings
Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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  • 1 Bath
  • 698 ft²
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Last Updated: 4 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 71171617

Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 78 Gardner Street built and last sold?
The property at 78 Gardner Street was built in 1880 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $285,001.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 78 Gardner Street is $317,395.
What are some comparable homes to 78 Gardner Street?
There are currently no comparable homes to 78 Gardner Street.
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