281 Ward St, Newton MA 02459 – 5 bed 4 bath For Sale – 73293530
Overview
- Updated On:
- February 20, 2025
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- 73293530
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- 2 Garage Spaces
- 1 Non-Garage Parking
- 1922
Description
Welcome to this beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home with a welcoming farmer’s porch, designed to offer modern luxury and timeless charm. The chef’s kitchen, featuring two sinks, dual dishwashers, an island with a built-in microwave, Subzero refrigerator, and Thermador stainless steel appliances, opens to the dining room with a built-in bar, wine cooler, and cabinetry, as well as to the family room with a fireplace and access to the deck. The living room, with custom built-ins and an elegant tray ceiling, offers a great space to unwind and relax. An office and full bath complete the first floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms with double closets, a family bathroom with double sinks and a separate shower room, and a primary suite with a walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite bathroom. The lower level walkout includes a bedroom, full bath, office, and playroom, perfect for extended family or an au pair. Over 9’ceilings on 1st and 2nd, over 8’ in lower level. Lots of natural light.
Property Listing Details
Overview
MLS Status | Closed |
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Price | $ 2,499,000 |
Living Area | 3,800.00 ft2 |
Bedrooms | 5 |
Total Rooms | 12 |
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Listing MLS ID | 73293530 |
Days on Market | 118 |
Bathrooms | 4 |
Unit Information
Bedrooms | 5 |
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Full Bathrooms | 4 |
Half Bathrooms | 0 |
Cooling | Central Air |
Heating | Forced Air,Natural Gas |
Uncovered Parking | 1 |
Garage Parking | 2 |
Water View | No |
Unit Level |
Common Walls | |
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Laundry Features | Second Floor,Electric Dryer Hookup |
Lead Paint | Unknown |
Outdoor Space Available | |
Living Area Includes Basement | Full,Walk-Out Access |
Patio And Porch Features | Porch,Deck - Composite |
Parking Features | Detached,Carport,Garage Door Opener,Paved Drive,Shared Driveway,Off Street,Paved |
Waterview Features | |
Flooring | Tile,Laminate,Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Hardwood |
Building Information
Building Name | |
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Units in Building | |
Pets Allowed | |
Association Amenities | |
Pool Features | |
Waterfront Features | |
Association Fee Includes | |
Construction Materials |
Year Built | 1922 |
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Security Features | |
Sewer | Public Sewer |
Spa Features | |
Structure Type | |
Water Source | Public |
Basement | Full,Walk-Out Access |
Roof | Asphalt/Composition Shingles |
Additional Details
Community Features | Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Golf,Highway Access,House of Worship,Private School,Public School |
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Disclosures | Taxes do not reflect the improvements. Measurements and square footage are approximate. |
Last Updated | 2025-02-20T20:05:00.000Z |
Building Area Source | Other |
MLS PIN Page | |
Parcel Number | S:73 B:036 L:0005,703607 |
Original List Price | 2550000 |
Listing Office | sumner realty llc |
Tax Annual Amount | 99999 |
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Tax Assessed Value | 99999999 |
Tax Book Number | 81600 |
Tax Year | 2024 |
Year Built Details | Renovated Since |
Year Built Source | Public Records |
Zoning | SR2 |
Listing Agent | allison avramovich |
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281 Ward St, Newton MA 02459 – 5 bed 4 bath For Sale – 73293530
$ 2,499,000
Status: Closed
281 Ward St, Newton MA 02459, Newton, , Middlesex 02459
Country: US
Property Overview
MLS #: 73293530
Type: Single Family Residence /
Action: Residential
Year Built: 1922 (Renovated Since, Source: Public Records, Effective: )
Living Area: 3,800.00 ft2 (Total: 3800 Square Feet, Source: Other)
Lot Size: 0.17 ft2 (Area: 0.17 Acres, SqFt: 7444)
Total Rooms: 12
Condition:
Availability:
Building Name:
Interior Features
Bedrooms: 5 (Main Level: )
Bathrooms: Total: 4 (Full: 4, Half: 0, Decimal: 4, Main Level: )
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
Fireplaces: 2 (Family Room,Living Room)
Flooring: Tile,Laminate,Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Hardwood
Laundry: Second Floor,Electric Dryer Hookup
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Door Features:
Accessibility:
Entry: Level , Location:
Other Equipment:
Construction & Design
Style: Colonial
Materials:
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter (Area: )
Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Stories: ()
Common Walls:
Body Type:
Utilities & Green Features
Heating: Forced Air,Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer ()
Utilities: for Gas Range,for Electric Dryer
Electric: 200+ Amp Service (Expense: )
Gas:
Energy Certificate:
Green Energy Efficient:
Green Energy Generation:
Green Indoor Air Quality:
Green Water Conservation:
Insulation: Mixed,Spray Foam
Exterior & Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 1
Parking Features: Detached,Carport,Garage Door Opener,Paved Drive,Shared Driveway,Off Street,Paved
Pool:
Spa:
Patio/Porch: Porch,Deck - Composite
Fencing:
Lot Features:
View: (, Waterview Y/N: No)
Waterfront:
Road Frontage: Public ()
Road Surface:
Road Responsibility:
Other Structures:
Horse Amenities:
Wooded Area:
Pasture Area:
Cultivated Area:
Additional Parcels: (Number: )
Outdoor Space:
Community & Association
Community Features: Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Golf,Highway Access,House of Worship,Private School,Public School
Association Fee: ()
Fee Includes:
Association Amenities:
Pets Allowed:
Schools: E: Ward Elementary, M: Bigelow, H: Newton North
Zoning: SR2 ()
MLS Area: Major: , Minor:
Management:
Optional Fee: (Includes: )
Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home with a welcoming farmer’s porch, designed to offer modern luxury and timeless charm. The chef’s kitchen, featuring two sinks, dual dishwashers, an island with a built-in microwave, Subzero refrigerator, and Thermador stainless steel appliances, opens to the dining room with a built-in bar, wine cooler, and cabinetry, as well as to the family room with a fireplace and access to the deck. The living room, with custom built-ins and an elegant tray ceiling, offers a great space to unwind and relax. An office and full bath complete the first floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms with double closets, a family bathroom with double sinks and a separate shower room, and a primary suite with a walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite bathroom. The lower level walkout includes a bedroom, full bath, office, and playroom, perfect for extended family or an au pair. Over 9’ceilings on 1st and 2nd, over 8’ in lower level. Lots of natural light.
Room Details
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Dining Room (): x ( sqft) - Features:
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Master Bathroom: Features: Yes
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Multi-Unit Information (if applicable)
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Unit 1: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
Unit 2: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
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Unit 4: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
Complex Complete:
Unit Building:
Financial & Lease Information
Tax Annual Amount: 99999 (Year: 2024)
Tax Assessed Value: 99999999
Tax Block/Lot/Book/Map: / / 81600 /
Parcel Number: S:73 B:036 L:0005,703607
Special Licenses:
Current Financing: Other
Gross Income: (Scheduled: )
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Deposit Required: (Security: , First Month: , Last Month: )
Insurance Required:
References Required:
Listing & Agent Information
Listing Agent: (MLS ID: CN217015) / Team:
Listing Office: (MLS ID: AN6392)
Agent (Property):
Buyer Agent MLS ID: BB800305
Buyer Office MLS ID: M95266
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Contract Date: 2024-09-23
Expiration Date: 1900-01-01
Original List Price: 2550000
Price Per SqFt (List): 657.63
Market Time (Property): 118 (Broker: 118, Prev Broker: 0, Prev Property: 0)
MLS Status: Sold
Possession:
Directions: Centre Street to Ward Street or Waverly Street to Ward Street
Disclosures: Taxes do not reflect the improvements. Measurements and square footage are approximate., N
Lead Paint: Unknown
Title 5:
Exclusions:
Contingency:
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Lender Owned:
Short Sale Lender Approval Required:
Home Warranty Y/N:
Documents Available: (Count: )
Showings Deferral Date:
Open House Flag: 1
Listing Alert: No
Square Feet Disclosures: Square footage includes all three levels and is bases on outside approximate dimensions. (Incl. Base: Yes, Other: )
Master Book/Page: / (Page: 1)
Sale Information (if applicable)
Close Date: 2025-02-20
Close Price: 2499000
Price Per SqFt (Sold): 657.63
Anticipated Sold Date: 2025-02-19T05:00:00.000Z
Concessions Amount:
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-01-19
Sold vs Rent:
System Information
Property ID: 1646425
Modification Timestamp: 2025-02-20T20:05:00.000Z
Bridge Modification Timestamp: 2025-02-20T20:11:29.102Z
Original Entry Timestamp: 2024-09-23T14:51:00.000Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-02-20T20:05:00.000Z
Off Market Date: 2025-01-19
Development Status:
Business Type: