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Newton 02468 Waban
78 Plainfield St
Photo of 78 Plainfield St
Sold on Jul 6, 2005

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$1,000,000
● House - Off Market

78 Plainfield St

Newton, MA 02468
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
2,544 Ft²
$1,753,450
RealtyHop Estimate
76.23%
Since Aug 1, 2005
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Wonderful Waban home - from the cozy screened porch to the inviting foyer- many beautiful architectural details: leaded glass: lots of built-ins -living room and dining room offer great entertainment space - large kitchen/family room area  - 4 bedrooms on 2nd plus whimsical 3rd floor "hide away" - expansion potential on 3rd- finished room & 1/2 bath in basement -
Unit Size
2,544 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.24 acres
Price per sqft
$391
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$659
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1880

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #70164183)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 6, 2005 Sold
Premium
Sold
Mar 29, 2005 Listed $995,000
Listed

Property Highlights

Fireplace
Garage
Parking Available

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1880
  • Effective Year Built: 1880
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 2
  • Building Style: 23
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 10
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 6
  • Basement Area: 1,241
  • Garage Type: 4
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10,469
  • Total Building Area: 2,544
  • Gross Building Area: 4,973
  • Building Area: 2,544
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 16
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,544
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000240
  • 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: 374300

Zoning

  • Zoning: SR2

Geography

  • Account Number: 53020 0012
  • District: 207
  • Parcel: NEWT S:53 B:020 L:0012
  • Block: 20
  • Lot: 12
  • Municipality: NEWTON
  • Latitude: 42.3267
  • Longitude: -71.2226

    Address

  • Full Address: 78 Plainfield St
  • Address - House Number: 78
  • Address - Street Name: Plainfield
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Waban
  • Carrier Code: C043
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1618
  • Zip Code: 02468

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $1,613,000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2187
  • Valuation Date: Mar 13, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 70
  • Final Value: 1,854,490
  • High Value: 2,260,163
  • Low Value: 1,448,818

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,652,700
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,147,300
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $505,400

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jul 06, 2005
  • Current Sale Price:
    Premium
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00140959
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About Waban

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$2,399,000

Sale Price/ft²

$634

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

75

Average Home Size

4969 ft²

Average Home Age

48.7 years

Currently For Sale

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

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Last Updated: 4 months ago
Data Source: MLS PIN, MLS# 70164183

Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 78 Plainfield Street built and last sold?
The property at 78 Plainfield Street was built in 1880 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $1,000,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 78 Plainfield Street is $1,041,952.
What are some comparable homes to 78 Plainfield Street?
There are currently no comparable homes to 78 Plainfield Street.
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