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987-989 Boylston Street, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461 • Newton Highlands
$970,000
6
Beds
3
Baths
2,726
Sq Ft
$356
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1912
Year Built
5
Parking
4
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 5, 2018 • MLS# 72289439 Copied! • Updated May 15, 2018

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $975,000
Final Sale Price: $970,000
Difference: $5,000 (-0.5%)
Performance Metrics
99.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
4
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $358
Sale $/sq ft: $356
This property sold for $356 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.5% below the original asking price.

With only 4 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

Attention Investors! Large Newton Highlands two-family walking distance to the MBTA Greenline T and Newton Highlands shops, restaurants and parks. Strong rental history. This three story property offers updated windows, renovated kitchens and bathrooms, gas heating systems and central air conditioning. Roof is less than 3 years old. Water/Sewer is sub-metered and paid for by tenants. Parking for five cars plus storage shed behind building. Two sets of laundry hook-ups in basement. First floor unit has Letter of Full Deleading Compliance. Easy access to I-95/128 and Boston.

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Property History

Market Insights

40.4%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73546584
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 8, 2026
$1,628,000
MLS #73546584 - Active
Sold
May 14, 2018
$970,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Mar 6, 2018
$975,000
Original listing
Agent: Shelby Nelson Office: Century 21 Shawmut Properties

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $8,143 $745,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,143
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$745,100

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style Multi Family
Year Built 1912
Living Area 2,726 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 12

Investment Metrics

Units 2
Unit 1 Rent $1,900/mo · Y
Unit 2 Rent $2,550/mo · Y
Total Monthly Rent $4,450/mo
Gross Income $54,000
Net Operating Income $54,000
Operating Expenses $4,800
Cap Rate 5.54%
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s), Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry
Laundry Washer Hookup
Features Lead Certification Available, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Bathroom With Shower Stall
Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Other
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 5
Electric Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
Water Public, Individual Meter, Other
Sewer Public Sewer, Other
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $8,143
Assessed Value $745,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Tenants Pay Their Own Water/sewer! 987 Boylston And All Common Areas Have Letter Of Full Deleading Compliance. Roof Is Less Than 3 Years Old. Driveway Snow Removal Is Shared Equally With 983-985 Boylston St Per Easement Agreement - See Agent For Details.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 6 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1912
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,726 sq ft
Total Rooms
12
Stories
4
Levels
4

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Interior Features: Lead Certification Available, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Bathroom with Shower Stall
Windows:
Basement: Full, Interior Entry
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1912
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone
Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public, Individual Meter, Other
Sewer: Public Sewer, Other
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Other
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features: Easements
Road Frontage: 45.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved
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
Solomon Schechter Day School
2.1 mi
Grades K-08
Newton Country Day School
2.1 mi
Grades 05-12
Learning Prep School
2.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
2.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
2.4 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
2.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Dearborn Academy School
2.6 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
2.7 mi
Grades K-06
Fessenden School
2.7 mi
Grades K-09
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
1.2 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
1.3 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+
F.A. Day Middle School
2.7 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
A+
Bigelow Middle School
2.9 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
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
0.9 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
2.2 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton South High School
1.3 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
1.8 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 Highlands

987-989 Boylston Street, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461

Listing Information

Listing Office Century 21 Shawmut Properties
Office Phone 617-787-2121
Agent MLS ID BB810282
Office MLS ID BB2272
Listing Data Updated May 15, 2018 11:17 AM 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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