12 Barnes Road # 2, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458
$540,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,788
Sq Ft
$302
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1900
Year Built
3
Parking
Condominium
Type
83
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jun 1, 2005 • MLS# 70201199 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $587,000
Final Sale Price: $540,000
Difference: $47,000 (-8.0%)
Performance Metrics
92.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
83
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $328
Sale $/sq ft: $302
This property sold for $302 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.0% below the original asking price.

The property spent 83 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 23 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$302/sq ft
Area Median
$408/sq ft
Difference
25.9%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Fabulous renovated 2 bed, 2 bath duplex w/additional office space in a Victorian house. Original hardwood floors, high ceilings, and updated kitchen and baths. Wonderful master suite with full bath and sitting room. Dining room with fireplace. Large updated kitchen with lots of cabinetry, granite and stainless appliances. New vinyl windows, siding, hot water heater and central air. Front porch, 3 off-street parking spaces. OWNER WANTS TO SELL, BRING CLIENTS AND OFFERS!

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Property History

Market Insights

32.5%
Price Range
95
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73577525
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Previously Sold
Nov 10, 2026
$800,000
MLS #73577525
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Currently Listed
Sep 15, 2026
$800,000
MLS #73577525 - Active
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Sold
Sep 29, 2005
$540,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 95
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Listed for Sale
Jun 1, 2005
$565,000
Original listing
Agent: John D. Conroy Office: East Coast Realty, Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2005 $3,978 $415,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,978
Tax Year 2005
HOA Fee
$100
Per month
Assessed Value
$415,500

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,788 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Stories 2
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Concrete
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Dining Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck
Features Tandem
Total Spaces 3
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $3,978
Assessed Value $415,500

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $100
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 2
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions Some Light Fixtures,Washer/Dryer Negotiable
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Certificate Of Insurance (7)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 84 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,788 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Stories
2
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Concrete
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1900
Effective Year (Renovated): 1995
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Tandem

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Dining Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Park
School District
Newton School District local
A+
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
↓ 5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Jackson School
1.0 mi
Grades K-06
Newton Country Day School
1.1 mi
Grades 05-12
Dearborn Academy School
1.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
1.7 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Fessenden School
2.3 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
3.0 mi
Grades 02-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
4.7 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
0.4 mi | #22 of 352 | Score: 60.9
Improved 48 spots from last year
+2.7 above state avg
451 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.9 mi | #13 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 38 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
830 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
3.3 mi | #25 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 12 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
654 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
3.4 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.5
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.3 above state avg
698 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
4.0 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
4.5 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.8 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.8
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.6 above state avg
2,055 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton South High School
3.1 mi | #6 of 346 | Score: 77.7
Improved 19 spots from last year
+19.5 above state avg
1,865 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

12 Barnes Road # 2, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458

Listing Information

Listing Agent John D. Conroy
Listing Office East Coast Realty, Inc.
Office Phone 617-739-2211
Agent MLS ID NB110944
Office MLS ID NB1740
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 9:43 PM EDT
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