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284 Franklin St, Newton, MA

Newton · MA 02458

$3,100,000
Price
6
Beds
5
Baths
6800
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1895
Lot size: 0.59 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $456 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

Spectacular Victorian designed by famous New England architect Ralph Adams Cram, who also designed the "grand old ladies" known as the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges. The home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is perfectly sited on over half acre lot on one of Newton's most desirable streets in sought after Farlow Hill. 1890's period detail is abundant throughout yet transformed for today's living through modern updates and decor. Front parlor with fireplace & window seat flank the entry. The banquet sized formal dining room with butlers pantry connects to the remodeled and expanded eat in kitchen, opening to the spacious deck, with views of the expansive professionally landscaped back yard. The second floor includes 4 generous bedrooms including a master suite with over-sized dressing room. The third floor has 2 additional bedrooms and two baths. There is a fabulous Porte Cochere-style covered side entrance. Minutes to Boston and all major routes.

Neighborhood & Transit

284 Franklin 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:
1968 days
Listing Price:
$3,100,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$456
Tax Assessment:
$2,805,700 in 2019
Taxes:
$2,443 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
6,800 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
as measured by Carol Meyer
Kitchen
Main Floor, Breakfast Bar, Stainless Steel Appliances, Kitchen Island, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Flooring - Hardwood, Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Full Bathroom, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
12
Above grade area
Unknown
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Forced Air
Heating Zone
4
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
4
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
25,745 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Stream, Flood Plain, Fenced/Enclosed
Exterior Features
Deck - Wood, Porch, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Detached
Off Street Parking
Unknown

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Unknown
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
15X24
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
15X21
Dining room features
Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
15X14
Family room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Kitchen dimensions
21X12
Primary bedroom dimensions
15X18
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
15X12
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
15X14
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
13X12
Bedroom 4 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bedroom 5 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
15X14
Bedroom 5 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Listing information

Listing agent
The Drucker Group
Listing office
Historic Homes, Inc.
MLS PIN #
72786077
Disclosure
as measured by Carol Meyer