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
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Queen Anne
Year Built: 1895
Living Area: 3,357 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Hammond Residential Real Estate
Listing Agent: Debby Belt
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior: Entrance Foyer, Sitting Room
Fireplace: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 3
Total Bedroom Count: 5
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Exterior: Porch, Rain Gutters
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 2 spaces
Attached Garage: No
Parking: Detached
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Corner Lot
Lot Size: 0.13 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: None
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Newton South High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Charles E Brown Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Mason-Rice, Public District Grades KG-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: In Newton Centre, on the corner of Laurel Street and Beacon Street.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $1,899,000
Price Per SqFt: $566/SqFt
Agent Commission:
Buyer's Agent Commission: 2.5
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $9,928
Tax Year: 2021
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This property is $453.8K more than the Median Sold Price and $13/SqFt more than other homes in Newton, MA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number: #73234628
Listing Office:
Office Name: Hammond Residential Real Estate
Listing Agent: Debby Belt
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Property Sales & Tax
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$9,928
$922,700
2020
$9,633
$922,700
2019
$9,361
$895,800
2018
$9,081
$839,300
2017
$8,805
$791,800
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
9
/10
Mason-Rice
149 Pleasant St
Distance between this listing and this school0.18 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Middle School
8
/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
125 Meadowbrook Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.57 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
8
/10
Newton South High School
140 Brandeis Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.30 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
9
/10
Mason-Rice
149 Pleasant St
Distance between this listing and this school0.18 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
7
/10
Zervas
30 Beethoven Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.87 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
9
/10
Bowen
280 Cypress St
Distance between this listing and this school0.95 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
125 Meadowbrook Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.57 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Oak Hill Middle School
130 Wheeler Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.50 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
7
/10
Bigelow Middle School
42 Vernon St
Distance between this listing and this school1.90 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Newton South High School
140 Brandeis Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.30 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Newton North High School
457 Walnut St
Distance between this listing and this school1.06 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
4
/10
Lyon Upper 9-12
95 Beechcroft St
Distance between this listing and this school2.57 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $160,870. Most Newton, MA residents have annual incomes $200k+. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 970 Beacon St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 970 Beacon St property is $1,899,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 970 Beacon St is a house located in Newton, Massachusetts, 02459.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 970 Beacon St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 970 Beacon St are: Mason-Rice: GreatSchools Rating 9/10Charles E Brown Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Newton South High School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $9,928 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 970 Beacon St has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 970 Beacon St is 3,357 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 970 Beacon St is 1895.
This home is located at 970 Beacon St in Newton, MA and zip code 02459 in the Newton Centre neighborhood. This 3,357 square foot home, which was built in 1895, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 08, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,899,000.
In April 2024, from all listings sold in Newton, MA there were more than 31 sold above asking price, over 31 sold below and more than 4 were sold right at the asked price. Between March 2024 and April 2024, Newton, MA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 14.2%. While the average time on the market in April 2024 was 26 days, the median list price was $1,445,200.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.