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    78 North St, Newton, MA 02460

    3beds
    1,846sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    8,739 Square Feet Lot
    $1,514,000 Zestimate®
    $444/sqft
    $5,492 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,514,000

    $1.30M - $1.77M

    $5,492/mo

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    What's special

    CALLING ALL INVESTORS & CONTRACTORS....BRAND NEW TO THE MARKET IN NEWTON! When you enter into the front of the home, you will see a large, flexible, open floor plan. The front of the home has a living room w/a dining area heading to the family room. The kitchen has new cabinetry, countertops, hardware, stainless steel appliances & a huge island. The family room has a fireplace w/a large, open entryway on the side of the house to the backyard. There is also a large full bath that completes the main level. The 2nd level features a 2nd full bath & 3 bedrooms. There is interior access to the basement for storage & laundry. There is a small attached 1 car garage & a nice sized yard with a patio that needs repair. THIS IS A CASH PURCHASE ONLY. PLEASE READ DISCLOSURES & follow offer instructions in the Firm Remarks section. Do not send offers to the list agent.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Brenda Busch 774-222-2150,

    Busch Realty Group, LLC 774-222-2150

    Bought with:

    Renata Matrosov

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73281306

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Closet, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Closet, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Closet, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: Second
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: No
    Bathroom 1
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
    • Level: First
    Bathroom 2
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
    • Level: Second
    Family room
    • Features: Recessed Lighting
    • Level: First
    Kitchen
    • Features: Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant
    • Level: First
    Living room
    • Features: Recessed Lighting
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Doors: Insulated Doors
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Family Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,846
    • Total interior livable area: 1,846 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,846

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Attached, Off Street, Unpaved
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Uncovered spaces: 2
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Patio
    Lot
    • Size: 8,739 sqft
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 689376
    • Zoning: SR3
    • Special conditions: Real Estate Owned

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1940

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/30/2025Sold$820,000+2.5%$444/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73281306 Report a problem
    8/31/2021Sold$800,000-11.1%$433/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/10/2020Listing removed$900,000$488/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group #72687465 Report a problem
    11/26/2020Pending sale$900,000$488/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group #72687465 Report a problem
    10/28/2020Price change$900,000-5.3%$488/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group #72687465 Report a problem
    9/28/2020Listing removed$4,200$2/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group #72732645 Report a problem
    9/25/2020Listed for rent$4,200$2/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group #72732645 Report a problem
    9/16/2020Price change$950,000-7.3%$515/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group #72687465 Report a problem
    9/11/2020Price change$1,025,000-2.4%$555/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group #72687465 Report a problem
    9/5/2020Listed for sale$1,050,000$569/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group #72687465 Report a problem
    8/25/2020Pending sale$1,050,000$569/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group #72687465 Report a problem
    8/13/2020Price change$1,050,000-2.8%$569/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group #72687465 Report a problem
    8/7/2020Price change$1,080,000-1.8%$585/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group #72687465 Report a problem
    7/15/2020Listed for sale$1,100,000+65.4%$596/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group #72687465 Report a problem
    4/29/2019Sold$665,000-5%$360/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/17/2019Pending sale$699,988$379/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Preferred Properties #72468039 Report a problem
    4/13/2019Listed for sale$699,988$379/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Preferred Properties #72468039 Report a problem
    4/13/2019Pending sale$699,988$379/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Preferred Properties #72468039 Report a problem
    3/25/2019Pending sale$699,988$379/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Preferred Properties #72468039 Report a problem
    3/20/2019Listed for sale$699,988+21.7%$379/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Preferred Properties #72468039 Report a problem
    1/31/2019Sold$575,000+4.5%$311/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    11/16/2018Pending sale$550,000$298/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Chestnut Hill #72417229 Report a problem
    10/29/2018Listed for sale$550,000+10%$298/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty #72417087 Report a problem
    12/19/2017Listing removed$500,000$271/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton #72203744 Report a problem
    8/11/2017Pending sale$500,000$271/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton #72203744 Report a problem
    7/26/2017Listed for sale$500,000$271/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton #72203744 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,141 -23.5%$830,700 -23.8%
    2024$10,635 +5.1%$1,089,700 +9.6%
    2023$10,123 +4.5%$994,400 +8%
    2022$9,686 +35.3%$920,700 +38.4%
    2021$7,158 +23.4%$665,200 +19.7%
    2020$5,802 -14.7%$555,700 -14.6%
    2019$6,799 +5%$650,600 +8.7%
    2018$6,474 +3.2%$598,300 +6%
    2017$6,276 +4.5%$564,400 +7%
    2016$6,003 +4.9%$527,500 +7%
    2015$5,724 +0.5%$493,000 +4.9%
    2014$5,696 +5.5%$470,000
    2013$5,400 +2.9%$470,000
    2012$5,250 +2.6%$470,000 +0.1%
    2011$5,118 +2.6%$469,500 -2%
    2010$4,987 +2.4%$479,100 -2%
    2009$4,869 +2.7%$488,900
    2008$4,742 +0.3%$488,900 -3.5%
    2007$4,728 +2.7%$506,700 +3%
    2006$4,604 +3.7%$491,900 +5%
    2005$4,441 +0.5%$468,500 +8.2%
    2004$4,417 +4.6%$433,000 +12%
    2003$4,222 +9.9%$386,600
    2002$3,843 $386,600

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    Neighborhood: West Newton

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