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70 Walker St, Newton MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460 • Newtonville
$1,750,000
6
Beds
4.5
Baths
3,123
Sq Ft
$560
Price/Sq Ft
0.50
Acres
1865
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
7
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 20, 2018 • MLS# 72398445 Copied! • Updated Jan 15, 2019

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,600,000
Final Sale Price: $1,750,000
Difference: +$150,000 (+9.4%)
Performance Metrics
109.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $512
Sale $/sq ft: $560
This property sold for $560 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 7 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

On 22,000 sf of land, and assessed as a 3-family. This handsome Mansard Victorian is located in the heart of Newtonville. Perfect painted lady for Victorian lovers looking for a house you can renovate or owner occupy with a rental unit for income. For developers, an excellent investment opportunity. You can renovate the main home and possibly add 2 new town homes to the existing property. There is even a separate barn w/ a two car bay, lower level and full upper level. The house features a two bedroom duplex on the first & second floor, a one bedroom w/ sun porch on the second floor & a two bedroom apartment on third floor. The lush level fenced in yard in the back of the house offers excellent development opportunity. High ceilings, curved staircase, hardwood floors, newer period windows are just some of the features throughout the house. The exterior of the house has been completely refurbished with Cedar and Spanish Cedar for all window sills. Buyers to do all due diligence.

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Property History

Market Insights

17.9%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73547635
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jul 9, 2026
$1,950,000
MLS #73547635 - Active
Sold
Jan 15, 2019
$1,750,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
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Listed for Sale
Sep 20, 2018
$1,600,000
Original listing
Agent: Suburban Boston Team Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $11,162 $1,031,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,162
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$1,031,600

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1865
Living Area 3,123 sq ft
Lot Size 0.50 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 13

Investment Metrics

Units 3
Unit 1 Rent — · N
Unit 2 Rent $1,420/mo · N
Unit 3 Rent $1,425/mo
Total Monthly Rent $2,845/mo
Gross Income $34,140
Net Operating Income $34,140
Operating Expenses $7,082
Water/Sewer Expense $3,049
Electric Expense $2,207
Cap Rate 2.13%
Heating None
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup
Features Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/den, Sunroom
Construction Stone
Architecture None
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 7
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Common
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $11,162
Assessed Value $1,031,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions Please Ask Us About The Exterior Renovations Seller Has Made
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color blue green
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 17 days

Property Overview

Property Type
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1865
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,123 sq ft
Total Rooms
13
Stories
3
Levels
3

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: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances:
Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den, Sunroom
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1865
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Stone
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Lot Features: Wooded, Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Paved Drive, 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
Fessenden School
0.6 mi
Grades K-09
Dearborn Academy School
0.7 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
0.9 mi
Grades K-06
Newton Country Day School
1.1 mi
Grades 05-12
Learning Prep School
1.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
2.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
2.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
2.9 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
3.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
4.3 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
0.4 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
1.6 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+
Oak Hill Middle School
3.1 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
3.2 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
H

High Schools

4 schools
Clearway School
2.7 mi
Grades 06-12
Fusion Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
0.5 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
A+
Newton South High School
3.0 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
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Neighborhood

Newtonville

70 Walker St, Newton MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460

Listing Information

Listing Agent Suburban Boston Team
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-752-6845
Agent MLS ID TM321811
Office MLS ID AN3337
Listing Data Updated Jan 15, 2019 1:50 PM EST
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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