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26 Walnut Pl, Newton, MA 02460

$1,349,000
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BEDS4 BATHS1 full 1 partial SQUARE FEET2,218 MLS#73578710
STATUSActive PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family

Property Description

Discover the timeless appeal of this wonderful & unique Queen Anne Victorian home, built in 1880 and ideally located in the heart of Newtonville Square. Rich in historic character and in the same family for several generations, this is a very special opportunity to own a distinctive Victorian home and create your own chapter in its remarkable history. This four-bedroom home offers a wonderful blend of period charm, fantasic custom woodwork, comfortable living space, and lots of possibilities for personal updates. The homes layout provides ample room for everyday living, space for working from home, and entertaining. The front porch welcomes you into the main level that features a gorgeous front entry hall with restored original trim and molding details that is open to a nice sunlit living room with an elegant fireplace mantle. French doors lead to a small but quaint study with a stained glass window. There is a formal dining room that leads to a step down family room addition with direct access to the rear yard and patio. An antique eat-in-kitchen with a half bath off the butler's pantry and soapstone sink go hand in hand with a classic old gas stove and an original Westinghouse refrigerator, still in daily use condition. The 2nd level offers 4 ample bedrooms & a family bathroom. There is a walk up attic with a large finished bonus room and excellent vaulted ceiling storage space, potentially upgradable to finished living space. The lower level offers another (unheated) office space & even more storage. This adorable home offers so many possibilities! Set in one of Newtons most desirable and vibrant villages, the property enjoys convenient access to Newtonvilles unique shops, bustling restaurants, commuter rail & express bus to downtown Boston, Fenway Park and easy access to major commuting routes. Enjoy terrific walking access to all levels of top rated public & private schools. This is a true find for those looking for an practically untouched gem of a home to make their own. First showings at open houses this week.

26 Walnut Pl | MLS# 73578710

This single family home located at 26 Walnut Pl, Newton, MA 02460 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,349,000. This property was built in 1880 and has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 partial baths with 2218 sq. ft. Search Newton real estate on jonathangriffus.masiellogrouprealestate.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Cooling: None
Fireplaces: 1
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Home Style: Victorian, Queen Anne
Lot Size: 0.10 Acres
Roof Type: Shingle
Taxes: $12,468
Year Built: 1880

Amenities

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Lighting - Overhead
Closet
Crown Molding
Vestibule
Decorative Molding
Study
Bonus Room
Home Office
Entry Hall
Walk-up Attic
Porch

Feature Descriptions

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Building Area Total: 2218
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Compensation Based On: N/A
Compensation Broker Transaction: N/A
Compensation Buyer Agency: N/A
Compensation Sub Agency: N/A
Compensation Sub Agency Offered: N/A
Dining Room: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Door Features: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Exterior: Frame
Family Room: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Exterior Access, Lighting - Sconce
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Frontage: 55.00
HeatingY/N: 1
Kitchen: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Pantry, Exterior Access, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Living Room: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Lot Features: Easements, Level
Master Bathroom: No
Master Bedroom: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Office: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Open Parking Y/N: Yes
Parcel Number: M:0024 B:0011 L:0041,686278
Parking Features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved
Parking Total: 3
Patio And Porch: Porch
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Rooms Total: 11
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water: Public
Window Features: Storm Window(s)

Room Sizes

Bathroom 1: 6.40 X 3.60 Level - First
Bathroom 2: 6.80 X 6.30 Level - Second
Bedroom 2: 12.60 X 12.50 Level - Second
Bedroom 3: 12.60 X 11.00 Level - Second
Bedroom 4: 13.90 X 8.60 Level - Second
Dining Room: 12.90 X 12.60 Level - Main,First
Family Room: 20.00 X 11.90 Level - Main,First
Kitchen: 13.30 X 12.40 Level - Main,First
Living Room: 16.40 X 12.60 Level - Main,First
Primary Bedroom: 13.30 X 10.80 Level - Second
Office: 11.00 X 10.70 Level - Basement

Local Schools

High School: North
Middle School: Day/Bigelow
Elementary School: Cabot

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Listed By

Agency Name: Preservation Properties
Agent Name: Ed Lyon
Agency Phone: 617-527-3700

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