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  • $1,161,500

    238 River St, Newton, MA 02465

    4beds
    2,453sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1932
    5,662 Square Feet Lot
    $1,161,500 Zestimate®
    $474/sqft
    $5,721 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,161,500

    $1.08M - $1.25M

    $5,721/mo

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    What's special

    Large older Colonial in West Newton with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 2 car garage all on 4 living levels. First floor offers sunny living room with fireplace open to the dining room and kitchen. Fully applianced kitchen including built in microwave above the oven and electric stove but there is gas in the house. Second floor offers 3 good sized bedrooms and a full updated bath. One bedroom currently used as an office. 3rd floor provides privacy and includes a large master bedroom, sitting area with built ins, several closets, a balcony to the outside, and a 3/4 bath. Basement offers a kitchenette, 3/4 bath, family room and an office with separate entrance to house your parties. The basement office currently is being used as a guest room. This house has solar panels that the owner has PURCHASED so at no cost to the new owner yet all the benefits and savings. Furnace replaced in 2015. Close to Mass Pike, 128 and West Newton Commuter Rail and shops.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Cable Available, Internet Available - Unknown
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,453 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 5,662 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: NEWTS44B016L0006

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • brick
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1932

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Park, Bike Path
    • Beach Ownership: Public
    • Beachfront Flag: Yes
    • Construction: Frame
    • Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
    • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Other (see Remarks)
    • Flooring: Tile, Wall To Wall Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
    • Master Bath: Yes
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Utility Connections: For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer
    • Year Round: Yes
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Beach Description: Lake/Pond
    • Exterior: Vinyl
    • Terms Feature: Contract For Deed
    • Beach Miles To: Unknown
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed4 Dscrp: Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Bed4 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
    • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
    • Interior Features: Cable Available, Internet Available - Unknown
    • Kit Dscrp: Main Level, Flooring - Laminate, Exterior Access
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Bed3 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Dressing Room, Ceiling - Cathedral, Balcony - Exterior, Skylight, Bathroom - 3/4
    • Style: Colonial, Antique
    • Bth3 Dscrp: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - 3/4
    • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Main Level, Exterior Access
    • Bth2 Level: Basement
    • Fam Level: Basement
    • Bth1 Level: Second Floor
    • Mbr Level: Third Floor
    • Fam Dscrp: High Speed Internet Hookup, Exterior Access, Flooring - Laminate
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Laminate, Bathroom - 3/4
    • Bth3 Level: Third Floor
    • Basement Feature: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Balcony, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Liv Dscrp: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
    • Road Type: Public
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • CONTINGENCY_TYPE: Financing

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/20/2019Sold$780,000+0%$318/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/11/2019Pending sale$779,900$318/sqft
    Source: The Presti Group, Inc. #72583947 Report a problem
    10/23/2019Listed for sale$779,900+222.3%$318/sqft
    Source: The Presti Group, Inc. #72583947 Report a problem
    6/29/1995Sold$242,000$99/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,961 +3.4%$812,300 +3%
    2024$7,697 +5.4%$788,600 +9.9%
    2023$7,303 +4.5%$717,400 +8%
    2022$6,988 +3.6%$664,300 +6%
    2021$6,743 +3.1%$626,700
    2020$6,543 +2.9%$626,700 +3%
    2019$6,358 +4.2%$608,400 +7.9%
    2018$6,100 +3.1%$563,800 +6%
    2017$5,915 +4.6%$531,900 +7%
    2016$5,657 +4.9%$497,100 +7%
    2015$5,394 -0.1%$464,600 +4.2%
    2014$5,402 +5.5%$445,700
    2013$5,121 +2.9%$445,700
    2012$4,978 -0.3%$445,700 -2.7%
    2011$4,994 +2.6%$458,200 -2%
    2010$4,868 +2.4%$467,600 -2%
    2009$4,752 +2.7%$477,100
    2008$4,628 +2.9%$477,100 -1%
    2007$4,497 +2.7%$482,000 +3%
    2006$4,380 +3.7%$468,000 +5%
    2005$4,225 +2.7%$445,700 +10.6%
    2004$4,112 +4.6%$403,100 +12%
    2003$3,930 +9.9%$359,900
    2002$3,577 -12%$359,900 +6.8%
    2000$4,064 +4.8%$337,000 +9.9%
    1999$3,878 $306,600

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: West Newton

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Newton Burr
    • Middle: Newton Day
    • High: Newton North

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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