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159 Washington St Unit 2, Newton, MA

Newton · MA 02458

$692,000
Price
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1046
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Condominium
HOA: HOA: $459 / mo
HOA Fees Include
Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
Special Assessment
No
Floor: 1st floor
Pets: Pet Friendly
Parking: 2 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Gas, AC
Laundry: Unknown
Outdoor space: Common Outdoor

About this home

Stunning south-facing 2-level Victorian home in beautiful Hunnewell Hill! Warm and welcoming with exceptional detailing, the unit has it all. Notice high ceilings, crown moldings, wood burning fireplace with exquisite mirrored mantel, twin glass-front bookcases, tastefully updated custom kitchen with granite counters and island, well hidden half bath, and charming French doors that open to the shared wrap-around porch for enjoying drinks at sunset. Bright 2nd floor offers a large bedroom with well-designed custom closet and must-have mini-split A/C. The airy study/loft could be converted into a bedroom and has a 2nd fireplace. Classic tiled full bath has an in-unit washer/dryer. The building is well-sited with beautifully landscaped grounds and spectacular views from every window! 2-car parking and basement storage. Superb location near Newton schools, Farlow and Burr Pks., Charles River bike paths, and hip Oak Sq. Easy access to Rt. 90 east to Cambridge and Boston. Come be enchanted!

Neighborhood & Transit

Newton Corner

159 Washington St, Newton · MA 02458

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
1288 days
Listing Price:
$635,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$607
Tax Assessment:
$565,300 in 2023
Taxes:
$480 / Monthly
HOA Fee:
$459 / Monthly

Home Facts

Where is the Unit in the building?

Unit Placement
1st | End, Front, Back
Facing Direction
South
Elevator
Unknown
Handicap Access
Unknown

Interior Features

Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,046 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Additional exclusive-use storage room in basement, approx. 15 x 18'
Kitchen
Main Floor, Open Floor Plan, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Custom Built Cabinets, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding, Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
2
Rooms
5
Above grade area
1046
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
Heating Zone
1
Cooling
Ductless Mini-Split System
Cooling Zones
1
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers

Exterior Features

Outdoor Space
Yes - Common
Features
Porch, Garden Area

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Assigned, Paved Driveway

Home Owner Association information

Restrictions
Unknown
HOA
$459 / Monthly
HOA Includes
Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal
Special Assessment
No
Pets allowed
Yes

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room features
Flooring - Wood, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Open Floor Plan, Crown Molding
Family room level
Second Floor
Family room features
Fireplace, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding
Bathroom 1 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Beadboard
Bathroom 2 level
First Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Sconce

Listing information

Listing agent
Nancy Kramer
Listing office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
MLS PIN #
73103495
Disclosure
Deeded 2 bed currently used as 1 bed with open LR/study (can be converted to 2 bed); See Master Deed item 7c for rental restrictions; See Rules&Regs. item 4 re pets; Unit #2--23% interest; $20,853 in condo reserves a/o 4/26/23; 2nd floor FP never used; Boiler (2023), HW tank (2019), A/C (2020)
Disclosure
Additional exclusive-use storage room in basement, approx. 15 x 18'

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