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  • $2,744,400

    28 Balcarres Rd, Newton, MA 02465

    5beds
    3,885sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1885
    8,276 Square Feet Lot
    $2,744,400 Zestimate®
    $706/sqft
    $6,147 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,744,400

    $2.50M - $3.02M

    $6,147/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Located on a most coveted cul-de-sac street atop West Newton Hill. This welcoming home offers privacy with picture perfect curb appeal, high ceilings, large windows, generously proportioned rooms, and a front porch, perfect for warm summer nights. The gracious entry, with beautiful detail, leads to the living room and family room with fireplace. The large dining room, also with a fireplace, opens to the custom designed chef's kitchen.The large Master Suite with dressing room and two additional bedrooms and family bath complete the 2nd floor. The third floor surprises with a 18x16 recreation room with soaring ceilings as well as a charming bedroom and a full bath. Lower level offers a gym, laundry and ample storage. The detached, oversized 2-car garage/carriage house, has a separate entrance office/guest/au-pair with bath. Impeccably maintained, professionally landscaped, close to all major routes, public transportation and villages of West Newton & Newtonville. Peirce School.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Cable Available, Security System
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,885 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 8,276 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: NEWTS32B050L0010

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • brick
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1885

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School
    • Construction: Frame
    • Electric Feature: 200 Amps
    • Flooring: Tile, Wall To Wall Carpet, Hardwood, Marble
    • Master Bath: Yes
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Exterior: Wood
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Utility Connections: For Gas Range
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Interior Features: Cable Available, Security System
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Closet - Walk-In
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Fam Level: First Floor
    • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Carriage Shed
    • Style: Victorian
    • Bth3 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Half
    • Bed4 Level: Third Floor
    • Bth3 Level: Third Floor
    • Basement Feature: Full, Partially Finished, Concrete Floor
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
    • Foundation: Fieldstone, Poured Concrete
    • Road Type: Public, Paved, Cul-De-Sac
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Laundry Level: Basement

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/1/2020Sold$1,995,000$514/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/21/2020Listed for sale$1,995,000+18.3%$514/sqft
    Source: Historic Homes, Inc. #72646088 Report a problem
    10/3/2002Sold$1,686,000+88.7%$434/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/3/1998Sold$893,500+20.9%$230/sqft
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    12/12/1996Sold$739,000+64.2%$190/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$23,967 +3.4%$2,445,600 +3%
    2024$23,174 +3.5%$2,374,400 +7.9%
    2023$22,392 +4.5%$2,199,600 +8%

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    Neighborhood: West Newton

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Peirce
    • Middle: Day
    • High: North

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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