On a cul-de-sac atop West Newton Hill, this gorgeous home has been comprehensively renovated in the last decade including the kitchen, bathrooms, HVAC & family room addition. This prime location is less than a mile from both West Newton and Newtonville villages, as well as the commuter rail, Peirce & Newton North. A welcoming wrap-around porch leads to a sunny living room. Off the living room is a mostly-open great room with a well-defined dining area with a fireplace, beautiful family room with skylights and doors to the picture-perfect yard with a firepit, and the renovated kitchen with high-end appliances, quartz counters & a breakfast bar. An office & powder room complete this level. On the second floor is the great primary suite with a fireplace, enviable dressing room & spa-like en suite bathroom, plus 2 more nice bedrooms & another full bathroom. The third level has 2 additional good bedrooms & 3rd full bath. Finished lower level with playroom, half bath, laundry & wine storage.
Sold for $2,059,600 on 07/07/23
$2,059,600
12 Balcarres Rd, Newton, MA 02465
5beds
3,794sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
6,500 Square Feet Lot
$2,719,100 Zestimate®
$543/sqft
$6,085 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,719,100
$2.47M - $3.02M
$6,085/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 10, 2023 at 09:09am
Listed by:
Matt Montgomery Group 617-645-4280,
Compass 617-752-6845
Bought with:
Matt Montgomery Group
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73103520
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dressing Room
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: Third
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity, Steam / Sauna
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Deck - Exterior
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Stainless Steel Appliances, Peninsula
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
Appliances
- Laundry: Linen Closet(s), Laundry Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Half, Bathroom, Office, Bonus Room, Foyer, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,794
- Total interior livable area: 3,794 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,500 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: S:32 B:050 L:0012,688283
- Zoning: SR1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Newton
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2023 | Sold | $2,059,600-4.2%$543/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73103520 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,150,000+14.7%$567/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73103520 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2019 | Sold | $1,875,000-1.3%$494/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000+27.9%$501/sqft |
Source: Compass #72475706 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2014 | Sold | $1,485,000-2%$391/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,158 +3.4% | $2,056,900 +3% |
| 2024 | $19,491 -15.4% | $1,997,000 -11.8% |
| 2023 | $23,049 +4.5% | $2,264,100 +8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Newton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Peirce Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10F A Day Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peirce
- Middle: Day
- High: North
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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