970 Beacon Street

Newton, MA 02459

$1,899,000
Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,357 Sq. Ft.
$566 / Sq. Ft.
3,357
Sq. Ft.
$566
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful Queen Anne Victorian-era residence in the heart of Newton Centre, with front entrance on Laurel Street. This exquisite home has been meticulously maintained and features quarter-sawn oak flooring on the first and second levels, handsome woodwork, and abundant natural light. An expansive front porch opens to a gracious foyer leading to an exquisite living room with architectural details and a fireplace, and an office/sitting room. The dining room has gorgeous trim work, fireplace, and chair...Beautiful Queen Anne Victorian-era residence in the heart of Newton Centre, with front entrance on Laurel Street. This exquisite home has been meticulously maintained and features quarter-sawn oak flooring on the first and second levels, handsome woodwork, and abundant natural light. An expansive front porch opens to a gracious foyer leading to an exquisite living room with architectural details and a fireplace, and an office/sitting room. The dining room has gorgeous trim work, fireplace, and chair rail. The eat-in kitchen has been tastefully updated. An elegant staircase takes you to the second floor, with three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms. The primary bedroom suite comprises a fireplace, sitting room, and bathroom. The third floor has two more large bedrooms plus a bathroom. The home has a detached two-car garage and gas systems. One block to Crystal Lake, .23 miles to Mason-Rice School, close to the "T," wonderful Newton Centre shops and restaurants, and Markets.

Property Details for 970 Beacon Street

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Center
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Queen Anne
Style
Queen Anne
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Debby Belt
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LISTING UPDATED: 05/19/2024 06:32 PM

Property Details for 970 Beacon Street

StatusBack On Market
MLS #73234628
Days on Market12
Taxes$11,345 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1895
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 970 Beacon Street

Stories-Year Built1895Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,738 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,309 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,364

Property Taxes

$945

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 970 Beacon Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 3357.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • 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: Mason Rice
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Parking Features: Detached
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 225.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 272.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 187.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 17.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 196.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 156.0
  • Kitchen Features: Cabinets - Upgraded,Dryer Hookup - Dual,Washer Hookup
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 210.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 698650
  • Assessments: $1,162,400
  • Block: 007
  • Book: NA
  • Lot: 0003
  • Map: 62
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 970 Beacon 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 970 Beacon Street

Taxable ValueLand$993,500Additions$168,900Total$1,162,400
Tax Record2024$11,345 ($945 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,357 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,357 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,356 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,738 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:62 B:007 L:0003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 970 Beacon 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 - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Mason-Rice Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 6

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970 Beacon Street is a single family home for sale in Newton, MA 02459. This property was listed for sale on May 8, 2024 by Hammond Residential Real Estate, it's currently listed at $1,899,000. This listing's school district is Newton School District. Nearby schools include Mason-Rice Elementary School, Charles E Brown Middle School and Newton South High School. 970 Beacon Street is a 5-bed, 3.5-bath, 3,357 sqft single family home built in 1895.

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Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Debby Belt

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