This home's estimate is 1.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.87M) of 6 comparable homes.
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985 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
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SPECTACULAR SUNFILLED COLONIAL IN NEWTON HIGHLANDS / CRYSTAL LAKE AREA !!! COMPLETE REHABILITATION & 3 ADDITIONS 2006, NEW GRANITE,CHERRY, STAINLESS STEEL & GAS KITCHEN, GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGH-OUT,FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM, 20X20 MASTER SUITE WITH SKYLIGHT,FIREPLACE AND LARGE MARBLE BATH WITH JACUZZI,NEW 2 ZONE HEAT AND A/C SYSTEM, ALL NEW THERMAL PAIN WINDOWS,NEW ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLE ROOF,NEW LARGE MAHOGANY DECK, TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE AND MUCH MORE.... A MUST SEE HOME !!!!
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Sale history for 985 Walnut St
$144/sq ft
$328/sq ft
$334/sq ft
Tax history for 985 Walnut St
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- Has Open Parking
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- # of Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Area: 400
- Length: 20
- Width: 20
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Area: 208
- Length: 16
- Width: 13
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Area: 192
- Length: 16
- Width: 12
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Area: 143
- Length: 13
- Width: 11
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 3
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 1
- Master Bathroom Features: Yes
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Area: 30
- Length: 6
- Width: 5
- Level: First
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Bathroom #2 Information
- Area: 54
- Length: 9
- Width: 6
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Bathroom #3 Information
- Area: 120
- Length: 10
- Width: 12
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Living Room Information
- Area: 286
- Length: 22
- Width: 13
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Family Room Information
- Area: 120
- Length: 12
- Width: 10
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room Information
- Area: 144
- Length: 12
- Width: 12
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Kitchen Information
- Area: 180
- Length: 15
- Width: 12
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full, Finished
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Dimen: 5X5
- Laundry Features: Second Floor
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces (Total): 2
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 8
- Flooring: Wood
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 2,780
- Foundation Area: 878
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Color: YELLOW
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Exterior Features: Deck
- Property Information
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,449
- Tax Year: 2006
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
- Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Has Cooling
- Heating: Central, Gravity, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
Location
- HOA Information
- Homeowners Association Membership Not Required
- Location Information
- Directions: FROM BEACON STREET TAKE WALNUT STREET SOUTH TWO BLOCKS ON RIGHT SIDE
- UnparsedAddress: 985 Walnut St, Newton MA 02461
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 2,346
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1926
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 3010479S
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Heat Zones: 2
- Listing Information
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Lifestyle
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- Comprising 13 distinct 'villages,' Newton remains a fiercely competitive Seller's market. With restrictive zoning, multiple T stops, and a suburban setting near Boston, this highly desirable, built-out city lacks new buildable land, ensuring new...housing consistently falls short of demand.1 month ago • NewtonWas this helpful?
Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 96° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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