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142 Jackson Street, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459 • Newton Center
$890,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,936
Sq Ft
$460
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1935
Year Built
1
Garage Space
6
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 5, 2017 • MLS# 72141313 Copied! • Updated Jun 15, 2017

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $850,000
Final Sale Price: $890,000
Difference: +$40,000 (+4.7%)
Performance Metrics
104.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $439
Sale $/sq ft: $460
This property sold for $460 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$460/sq ft
Area Average
$166/sq ft
Difference
+177.5%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Best Newton Center location. Come home to this lovely, open Colonial comprised of an expansive Living Room with wood-burning fireplace and generous Dining Room perfect for entertaining and big family dinners. Light-filled eat-in Kitchen with breakfast nook, a convenient first floor Den and playful half bath. Upstairs sleeping quarters consist of 3 Bedrooms and a fresh full tile Bath, including a capacious Master Bedroom with 3 closets. Gleaming hardwood floors. With direct access to the outdoor patio, this home hosts a fenced backyard and gardens with plenty of room for seasonal leisure activities and dining al fresco. Garage parking. Close to all Newton Center conveniences, shops and restaurants, only steps to the Bowen School.

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Property History

Market Insights

37%
Price Range
8
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73536543
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 6, 2026
$1,350,000
MLS #73536543 - Active
Sold
Jun 15, 2017
$890,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 8
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Listed for Sale
Apr 5, 2017
$850,000
Original listing
Agent: Cervone Deegan Team Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Jamaica Plain

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $6,997 $629,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,997
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$629,200

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1935
Living Area 1,936 sq ft
Lot Size 0.15 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Den

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Balcony / Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Shared Driveway, Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $6,997
Assessed Value $629,200
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Shared Driveway. Sump Pump. See Email & Escrow Notification. Ask Listing Agent.
Exclusions Excluded Den Cd Rack, Dr Mirror. Included Custom Kitchen Table & Benches, Dr & Den Window Treatments
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 8 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1935
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,936 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room
15 x 13
Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen
15 x 13
Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area
Living Room
22 x 13
Flooring - Hardwood

Second Floor

Bedroom3
11 x 11
Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bedroom2
12 x 11
Flooring - Hardwood
Master Bedroom
22 x 11
Flooring - Hardwood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Den
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1935
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block, Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Easements
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Shared Driveway, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
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
Chestnut Hill School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
1.4 mi
Grades PK-12
Brimmer + May School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
1.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Newton Country Day School
1.8 mi
Grades 05-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
2.0 mi
Grades K-08
Dearborn Academy School
2.5 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
2.5 mi
Grades K-06
Learning Prep School
2.9 mi
Grades 02-12
Fessenden School
3.1 mi
Grades K-09
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
0.7 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
0.8 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.2 above state avg
713 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
2.3 mi | #26 of 352 | Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
2.9 mi | #11 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
1.7 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
3.4 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton South High School
0.5 mi | #5 of 346 | Score: 77.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
+19.7 above state avg
1,898 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton North High School
2.0 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Newton Center

142 Jackson Street, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID TEAM0238
Office MLS ID BB9348
Listing Data Updated Jun 15, 2017 4:43 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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