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Sold on 01/27/2017

23 Risley Rd, Newton, MA 02465

  • $2,836,000

    Last sold 01/27/2017 for $1.54M

  • 4

    bed

  • 3.5

    bath

  • 2,956

    Sqft ($523/Sqft)

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About 23 Risley Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1942
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.31 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Attractively staged and at a new price, this classic Brick Colonial is on beautiful West Newton Hill side street. All the conveniences of a new house with notably solid steel beam construction. The recently renovated first floor now has open spaces, so popular, with easy flow, brightening of the whole area . There are Shoji doors, for convenience and privacy. The kitchen has European style cabinets with storage space for everything. The appliances are Miele, Gaggenau, Wolf, all top of the line. There is sun filled breakfast area with surrounding views of the large yard. On the second floor there is a wonderful master suite with four piece bath just right for today' s life style, large walk in shower. There are three other second floor rooms all with pleasant decor. Over the two car garage is a separate suite for teenager or au pair. The well-landscaped yard with screened gazebo is ready for any occasion. With all it's recent updates this house is one of a kind.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Moira Gault
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72033440 • last updated 9 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 8 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72033440
SqFt 2956
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.31
Property Tax 16941
Year Built 1942
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 3
Primary Bathroom Yes
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 9
Family Room Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Add'l Room 3 Bonus Room
Add'l Room 2 Other, Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Remodeled
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood
Add'l Room 1 Bathroom - With Tub, Bedroom
Basement Full, Partially Finished
# Fireplaces 2
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
Exterior
Foundation Poured Concrete
Exterior Brick
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame, Other (See Remarks)
Garage/ Parking Attached
Parking Desc Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 2
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Porch, Patio, Storage Shed, Gazebo, Garden Area
Lot Desc Easements, Level
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas
Water Source City/Town Water
Location
Neighborhood West Newton Hill
County Middlesex
Middle School Day Jr.
Elementary School Peirce
High School Newton North
APN 688418
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public
Frontage 100
$2.83M
Range: $2.01M-$3.65M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $5,865/month
Gross rent multiplier: 22.7
  • Jan 2017
    mls logo MLS # 72033440
  • Jan 27, 2017 Sold
    $1,545,000 (-8.8%)
  • Dec 21, 2016 Under Agreement
  • Nov 22, 2016 Back On Market
  • Nov 7, 2016 Under Agreement
  • Oct 20, 2016 Back On Market
  • Oct 9, 2016 Temporarily Withdrawn
  • Aug 25, 2016 Price Changed
    $1,695,000 (-7.0%)
  • Jul 6, 2016 Listed
    $1,822,000 (+247.0%)
  • Jun 1995
    mls logo MLS # 50276504
  • Jun 29, 1995 Sold
    $525,000 (-4.5%)
  • Mar 23, 1995 Listed
    $550,000
  • 23 Risley Rd
    $1.54M
  • West Newton
    $1.32M -33% y/y
  • 02465
    $2.87M +43% y/y
  • Newton
    $1.86M 0% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
41 Risley Rd, Newton, MA 02465 $2,778,000 4/3 2,953 0.01
1253 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02465 $2,713,000 4/3 3,383 0.02
33 Risley Rd, Newton, MA 02465 $2,467,000 4/2 2,152 0.03
34 Risley Rd, Newton, MA 02465 $2,561,000 4/3 2,984 0.03
318 Prince St, Newton, MA 02465 $4,323,000 5/4 5,027 0.04
1245 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02465 $2,367,000 5/3 3,055 0.04
65 Wauwinet Rd, Newton, MA 02465 $2,646,000 5/3 2,564 0.04
1256 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02465 $4,004,000 5/6 4,583 0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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7/10
Peirce Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Newton School District
7/10
F A Day Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Newton School District
8/10
Newton North High School
public Grades 9-12
Newton School District
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