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970 Beacon St

Newton, MA 02459

5 beds
4 baths
3,357 sqft
5,738 sqft lot
$492 per sqft
1895 build
– on site

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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.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Debby Belt / Hammond Residential Real Estate

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Aug 28, 2024 •

MLS# 73234628 —

The Building

Year Built:

1895
Year Built Details:

Approximate,Renovated Since
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Queen Anne
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Porch
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Building Area Total:

3357
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Entrance Foyer
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Cabinets - Upgraded, Dryer Hookup - Dual, Washer Hookup
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Features:

Dining Room
Laundry Features:

First Floor

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3357
Living Room Area:

210
Living Room Length:

15
Living Room Width:

14
Kitchen Area:

156
Kitchen Length:

12
Kitchen Width:

13
Dining Room Area:

196
Dining Room Length:

14
Dining Room Width:

14
Bedroom 2 Area:

168
Bedroom 3 Area:

195
Bedroom 2 Length:

14
Bedroom 2 Width:

12
Bedroom 3 Length:

13
Bedroom 3 Width:

15
Bedroom 4 Area:

272
Bedroom 4 Length:

16
Bedroom 4 Width:

17
Bedroom 5 Area:

187
Bedroom 5 Length:

11
Bedroom 5 Width:

17
Master Bedroom Area:

225
Master Bedroom Length:

15
Master Bedroom Width:

15

Location

Directions:

In Newton Centre, on the corner of Laurel Street and Beacon Street.
Latitude:

42.330393
Longitude:

-71.201524

The Property

Parcel Number:

698650
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.13
Lot Size SqFt:

5738
Lot Size Acres:

0.13
Zoning:

SR2
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

0003
Tax Block:

007
Tax Map Number:

62
Tax Book Number:

NA
Tax Annual Amount:

11345
Tax Assessed Value:

1162400

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Level:

Third
Bedroom 4 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5 Level:

Third
Bedroom 5 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Baths

Total Baths:

3.5
Total Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Cooling:

false

Utilities

Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Schools

Elementary School:

Mason Rice
Middle Or Junior School:

Brown
High School:

South

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Detached
Covered Spaces:

2

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Utility Costs

$402/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/28/24 Aug 28, 2024	Sold	MLSPIN	$1,655,000	-8.0%
8/6/24 Aug 6, 2024	Pending	MLSPIN	$1,799,000
8/3/24 Aug 3, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$1,799,000

House Sold on 8/28/2024

$1,655,000

Listing provided by broker:

Debby Belt

Hammond Residential Real Estate

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970 Beacon St

Newton, MA 02459