601 Walnut St, Newton MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460
$1,250,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,124
Sq Ft
$589
Price/Sq Ft
0.17
Acres
1923
Year Built
1
Garage Space
2
Days on Market
Sold Listed May 13, 2022 • MLS# 72981643 Copied! • Updated Jun 26, 2022

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,199,000
Final Sale Price: $1,250,000
Difference: +$51,000 (+4.3%)
Performance Metrics
104.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
2
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $565
Sale $/sq ft: $589
This property sold for $589 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 2 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 13 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$589/sq ft
Area Median
$660/sq ft
Difference
10.8%

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

About this home

Distinctive & charming Tudor home, featuring views of Bullough's Pond. Fantastic location close to City Hall, Newton Library, Newtonville shops, restaurants, playgrounds, commuter rail, Newton North & much more. Set back from the street, a large, wrap around porch faces the pond. A bright, fireplaced living room w/oversized windows & distinctive molding & woodwork. A formal dining room opens to the eat-in kitchen & dining area, w/ SS appliances, stone counters & arched door leading to the back yard. A brick patio welcomes outdoor dining & the yard offers relaxation & gardening. Upstairs are three bedrooms, one of which has an en suite bathroom w/ double sink & bathtub. One bedroom has a fireplace & there is another full bathroom & linen closet. The 3rd floor features an enormous bonus room w/skylights & half bathroom. Garage w/ direct access into an unfinished basement.

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Property History

Market Insights

4.1%
Price Range
3
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jun 21, 2022
$1,250,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 3
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Listed for Sale
May 13, 2022
$1,199,000
Original listing
Agent: Gore Lietzke Group Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $8,706 $827,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,706
Tax Year 2022
Assessed Value
$827,600

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1923
Living Area 2,124 sq ft
Lot Size 0.17 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Unfinished
Laundry First Floor
Features Bathroom - Half, Dining Area, Bathroom, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Tudor
Roof Slate
Features Deck - Wood, Patio, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood, Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 3
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $8,706
Assessed Value $827,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Shared Driveway With Neighbor. Older Windows.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Brick
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 3 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1923
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,124 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Dining Area, Bathroom, Bonus Room
Windows: Skylight
Basement: Unfinished
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Tudor
Year Built: 1923
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Sloped
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Highway Access, Public School
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
Newton Country Day School
0.9 mi
Grades 05-12
Dearborn Academy School
1.1 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
1.2 mi
Grades K-06
Fessenden School
1.4 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
1.4 mi
Grades 02-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
1.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
2.0 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
3.5 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.2 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
2.2 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
2.4 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
Fusion Academy
2.4 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
2.6 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
0.3 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
2.2 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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601 Walnut St, Newton MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gore Lietzke Group
Listing Office William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Office Phone 617-964-1850
Agent MLS ID TM006550
Office MLS ID M95266
Listing Data Updated Jun 26, 2022 10:16 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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