26 Beacon Street

Newton, MA 02467

$1,800,000
Price
6
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
4,321 Sq. Ft.
$417 / Sq. Ft.
4,321
Sq. Ft.
$417
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Having grand presence atop Beacon Street, this rarely found brick Colonial overlooks the Chestnut Hill Reservoir with majestic water views throughout. Wake up to the sunrise reflecting over the water in your private oasis, while having all the comforts of city living in the immediate vicinity. The main level offers many entertaining options.  There is a front to back living room, family room surrounded in windows, formal dining room, office with French doors, a granite kitchen, and a powder room....Having grand presence atop Beacon Street, this rarely found brick Colonial overlooks the Chestnut Hill Reservoir with majestic water views throughout. Wake up to the sunrise reflecting over the water in your private oasis, while having all the comforts of city living in the immediate vicinity. The main level offers many entertaining options.  There is a front to back living room, family room surrounded in windows, formal dining room, office with French doors, a granite kitchen, and a powder room. The second floor has a primary with porch, en suite bath, and dressing room.  Three additional bedrooms, bonus room, and full bath complete this level. The third floor has two more bedrooms, a third full bathroom, and there is great buildout potential in the basement. Located in Chestnut Hill, one of Boston’s most prestigious neighborhoods and set on coveted lot in an idyllic and peaceful sanctuary, this home awaits your vision and personal touches.
  1. Listed by Ava Amiri • Hammond Residential Real Estate
  2. Listed by Barrie Wheeler • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Property Details for 26 Beacon Street

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Chestnut Hill
Area
MA-Newton-Chestnut Hill, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Ava Amiri; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Barrie Wheeler
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LISTING UPDATED: 06/24/2024 01:23 PM

Property Details for 26 Beacon Street

StatusContingent
MLS #73253776
Days on Market6
Taxes$19,026 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1930
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 26 Beacon Street

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,800 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,409 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,823

Property Taxes

$1,586

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 26 Beacon Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 4321.0
  • Color: Brown
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Approximate,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowen/Ward*
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Bedroom
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Skylight
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Patio, City View(s)
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Sloped, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
  • View: City View(s), Scenic View(s), City
  • View: Yes
  • Waterview Features: Lake, Walk to
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Elementary school is in a buffer zone. Property pays taxes to the City of Newton and City of Boston but attend the Newton School System. Home is in Historic District. Property sold as-is. See Addendum attached in MLS for Disclosures.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:63 B:029 L:0014,699707
  • Assessments: $1,948,800
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 26 Beacon Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 26 Beacon Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,513,700Additions$430,300Total$1,944,000
Tax Record2024$18,973 ($1,581 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,792 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,792 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt588 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:63 B:029 L:0014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 26 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
Bowen Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

The Chestnut Hill School
PrivatePK to 6

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.

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