Situated in close proximity to the Charles River, this beautiful 1947 Cape-style home sits on a lovely 8,460 square foot corner lot with a spacious back yard. This home is ideally located a half a mile to Albemarle Field, a public park with baseball fields, tennis courts and a swimming pool. Also nearby are the Newtonville commuter rail station. The foyer opens to the separate dining room and the front-to-back living room, which offers a fireplace and sliding glass doors to the updated deck. Off of the living room is a functional office. The dining room is open to the large kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space. Also on this level are a half bathroom and coat closet. On the second floor is the master bedroom with an alcove and nicely-sized closet. There is another equally sized bedroom as well as a well-maintained full bathroom. The basement has generous storage and laundry. This fabulous property includes central air, hardwood floors throughout and attached one car garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
8,460 sq ftLot Size
$1,203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Matt Montgomery Group• Hammond Residential R. E.
Bought with Andrew McKinney• Buyers Brokers Only, LLC
Terrific cape in lovely, peaceful, and quiet setting !! Open concept w/kitchen, dining area and terrific front to back living room with fireplace opening to bluestone patio! First floor office; Private yard with grape arbor and lovely plantings! Many updates including newer furnace, replacement windows, and many more! Walk to Horace Mann, Gath, Charles River and more!! A great opportunity!
MLS PIN #30247450
Oct 16, 1998
Sold
$310,000
$248/sq ft
Sep 9, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Aug 5, 1998
Listed
$315,000
$252/sq ft
CHARMING CAPE WITH OPEN, SPACIOUS FEELING. RENOVATED THRUOUT INCLUDES NEW WINDOWS,ROOF,BATH, ELECTRICAL, CUSTOMIZED LIGHTING INSIDE AND OUT, CENTRAL AIR.
Public Records
Apr 7, 1989
Sold
$231,000
$185/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,836 (+3.8%)
$900,300 + $1,146,800
$2,047,100
2025
$19,106 (+3.4%)
$857,400 + $1,092,200
$1,949,600
2024
$18,474 (+33.9%)
$832,400 + $1,060,400
$1,892,800
2023
$13,798 (+80.6%)
$635,100 + $720,300
$1,355,400
2022
$7,641 (+3.6%)
$588,100 + $138,200
$726,300
2021
$7,373 (+3.1%)
$554,800 + $130,400
$685,200
2020
$7,153 (+2.9%)
$554,800 + $130,400
$685,200
2019
$6,951 (+5.1%)
$538,600 + $126,600
$665,200
2018
$6,614 (+3.1%)
$487,700 + $123,600
$611,300
2017
$6,413 (+4.5%)
$460,100 + $116,600
$576,700
2016
$6,134 (+4.9%)
$430,000 + $109,000
$539,000
2015
$5,848 (+1.8%)
$401,900 + $101,800
$503,700
2014
$5,747 (+5.5%)
$368,900 + $105,300
$474,200
2013
$5,449 (+2.9%)
$368,900 + $105,300
$474,200
2012
$5,297 (+3.5%)
$368,900 + $105,300
$474,200
2011
$5,120 (+2.6%)
$372,600 + $97,100
$469,700
2010
$4,990 (+2.4%)
$380,200 + $99,100
$479,300
2009
$4,871
$388,000 + $101,100
$489,100
Tax history for 40 Albemarle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,836 (+3.8%)
$900,300 + $1,146,800
$2,047,100
2025
$19,106 (+3.4%)
$857,400 + $1,092,200
$1,949,600
2024
$18,474 (+33.9%)
$832,400 + $1,060,400
$1,892,800
2023
$13,798 (+80.6%)
$635,100 + $720,300
$1,355,400
2022
$7,641 (+3.6%)
$588,100 + $138,200
$726,300
2021
$7,373 (+3.1%)
$554,800 + $130,400
$685,200
2020
$7,153 (+2.9%)
$554,800 + $130,400
$685,200
2019
$6,951 (+5.1%)
$538,600 + $126,600
$665,200
2018
$6,614 (+3.1%)
$487,700 + $123,600
$611,300
2017
$6,413 (+4.5%)
$460,100 + $116,600
$576,700
2016
$6,134 (+4.9%)
$430,000 + $109,000
$539,000
2015
$5,848 (+1.8%)
$401,900 + $101,800
$503,700
2014
$5,747 (+5.5%)
$368,900 + $105,300
$474,200
2013
$5,449 (+2.9%)
$368,900 + $105,300
$474,200
2012
$5,297 (+3.5%)
$368,900 + $105,300
$474,200
2011
$5,120 (+2.6%)
$372,600 + $97,100
$469,700
2010
$4,990 (+2.4%)
$380,200 + $99,100
$479,300
2009
$4,871
$388,000 + $101,100
$489,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,251
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,133.82
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/Less
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Crafts or Nevada to Albemarle
UnparsedAddress: 40 Albemarle Road, Newton MA 02460
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,251
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,460 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2593972S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 10, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Horace Mann Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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