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74 Ober Rd # 74, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459
$1,050,000
Est. $7,771/month
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,003
Sq Ft
$524
Price/Sq Ft
5.00
Acres
1890
Year Built
130
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 18, 2023 • MLS# 73171418 Copied!

About this home

Nestled in the heart of Newton and within close proximity to Newton Centre, Chestnut Hill and The Street, #74 Ober Road offers true countryside living. Designed by the famous architect, HH Richardson, this property has over 2000 square feet of living space and is located on 5 acres of park-like grounds. Enter through the courtyard to a cathedral and beamed ceiling living/dining room with a wood-burning fireplace, and views of the private back deck and expansive lawn, trees and wildlife. There is a recently renovated, eat-in kitchen, a family room with a custom mirrored bar, a half-bath, and a recently updated laundry/storage/mudroom. Up the graceful, winding stairs are two generous bedrooms, one with a fireplace, both with bathrooms and custom-designed closets.This unique and special property has been meticulously cared for and updated by its present (and only the fourth) owner. There is a detached garage parking space, extra storage, and additional parking in front of the building.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,003 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,135,000
Final Sale Price: $1,050,000
Difference: $85,000 (-7.5%)
Performance Metrics
92.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
130
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $567
Sale $/sq ft: $524
This property sold for $524 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.5% below the original asking price.

At 130 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 2,003 sq ft
Lot Size 5.00 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air, Unit Control
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 3
Basement Y
Laundry First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Courtyard, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Storage, Decorative Lighting, Fruit Trees, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Storage, Deeded, Barn, Off Street, Common, Paved
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $9,482
Assessed Value $931,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Y
Laundry: First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Other, Security System

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Effective Year (Renovated): 1981
Structure Type: Townhouse, Rowhouse
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air, Unit Control
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Courtyard, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Storage, Decorative Lighting, Fruit Trees, Garden
Patio & Porch: Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Deeded, Barn, Off Street, Common, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

74 Ober Rd # 74, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

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
0.9 mi
Grades K-08
Brimmer + May School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
2.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
2.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Newton Country Day School
3.0 mi
Grades 05-12
Dearborn Academy School
3.7 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
3.7 mi
Grades K-06
Learning Prep School
3.9 mi
Grades 02-12
Fessenden School
4.2 mi
Grades K-09
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
0.5 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+
Oak Hill Middle School
0.6 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+
Bigelow Middle School
3.5 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
4.1 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
1.5 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
3.8 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton South High School
0.7 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
3.2 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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Property History

Market Insights

6.3%
Price Range
132
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 1, 2024
$1,050,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 132
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Listed for Sale
Oct 18, 2023
$1,120,000
Original listing
Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Oct 18, 2023 New Listing Added $1,120,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
130 days
Price per Sq Ft
$524

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $9,482 $931,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,482
Tax Year 2023
HOA Fee
$1,471
Monthly
Assessed Value
$931,400

Listing Information

Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Agent MLS ID TM354817
Office MLS ID AN3108
Listing Data Updated May 10, 2024 1:35 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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