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242 Otis Street, Newton, MA 02465
$2,050,000
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242 Otis StreetNewtonMA02465
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Property Description
This distinctive home is located on one of West Newton Hill's prettiest streets. Entering through the vestibule with period tile, you are greeted by a large foyer opening into all the main rooms (living, dining, family) as well as the beautiful big screened porch that leads to the garden. The grand staircase is flooded with light from four large windows. The many Arts & Crafts era features include beamed ceilings, hardwood paneling, inglenook, built-in bookcases, leaded glass windows, and porte-cochere. On the second floor are the master suite with its enclosed sun porch and six-piece bathroom including needle bath and foot bath, as well as five more bedrooms. The large kitchen with two pantries and breakfast room will be spectacular when updated. The ample third floor will easily accommodate a pool table and media center. Walk to Newtonville.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 242 Otis St
General
- Sold For: $2,050,000
- Taxes: $20,998 (2015)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 71863368
- Added to Site: 3, 227 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedroom 1: Bathroom - Full, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, 15 x 18, Second Floor
- Bedroom 2: Flooring - Hardwood, 15 x 16, Second Floor
- Bedroom 3: Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, 14 x 16, Second Floor
- Bedroom 4: Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, 14 x 15, Second Floor
- Bedroom 5: Flooring - Wood, 10 x 12, Second Floor
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Fireplace, Ceiling - Beamed, Flooring - Hardwood, 14 x 32, First Floor
- Family Room: Fireplace, Ceiling - Beamed, Flooring - Hardwood, 20 x 21, First Floor
- Kitchen: Flooring - Wood, Pantry, 14 x 16, First Floor
- Dining Room: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Wainscoting, 15 x 16, First Floor
- Laundry: Basement
- Foyer: First Floor
- Sun Room: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Picture, 9 x 15, First Floor
- Bonus Room: Flooring - Wood, 7 x 14, First Floor
- Game Room: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, 16 x 62, Third Floor
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch - Screened
- Color: Tan
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Detached, Carport, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Neighborhood: West Newton Hill
School Information
- Elementary School: Peirce School
- Middle School: Day Junior High
- High School: Newton North
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water Radiators, Oil, Electric
- Heating Fuel: Hot Water Radiators, Oil, Electric
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
- Square Feet: 5,602
- Year Built: 1913
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.42
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 18,296
- Frontage: Public
- Zoning: SR1
- Lot Description: Corner, Paved Drive
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $20,998
- Tax Year: 2015
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Schools
Schools serving 242 Otis St
School District:Newton Public Schools
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
170 Temple St, West Newton, MA 02465 | K-5 | 0.8 mi | |
21 Minot Pl, Newtonville, MA 02460 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi | |
457 Walnut St, Newtonville, MA 02460 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 242 Otis St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/28/2015
Sold
$2,050,000
-6.78%
MLS
7/15/2015
Price Reduced
$2,199,000
-11.15%
MLS
6/24/2015
Listed
$2,475,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
242 Otis Street, Newton, MA 02465 (MLS# 71863368) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,050,000 on September 28, 2015. This property was listed by Moira Gault from our Newton Office.Want to learn more about 242 Otis Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in West Newton? You can browse all West Newton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.