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78 Leeson Ln, Newton, MA

Newton · MA 02459

$2,430,000
Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
4080
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1860
Lot size: 0.43 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $625 / Sq.Ft
Parking: Unknown
Heating & cooling: Heat, Heat Pump, AC

About this home

Just a stone's throw from the shops and restaurants in Newton Centre and a few yards to the conservation area of Webster Woods, discover 78 Leeson Lane. Tucked away on a private way, this historic and lovingly maintained, thoughtfully renovated 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath home is situated on over 18,000 square feet of manicured grounds with private woods. This unique home includes a charming studio-cottage, ideal for additional rental income or in-law apartment. The J.R. Leeson house welcomes you through its generous foyer with soaring ceilings, stairs of imported marble, and leaded glass walls. Enjoy the architectural details of grand formal spaces as well as comfortable spaces for gathering with family and friends both inside and out including two family/play rooms, wrap around porch and patio. This home is a treasure with updates that include new windows, extensive irrigation system, roof work, Nest systems and A/C. Convenient to Boston, Cambridge and Hospitals via Green Line, Pike, Rte 9.

Neighborhood & Transit

78 Leeson Ln, Newton · MA 02459

Nearby transit

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

  • Newton Centre Green 0.28 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
1971 days
Listing Price:
$2,548,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$625
Tax Assessment:
$2,004,800 in 2020
Taxes:
$1,744 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
4,080 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Does not include 623 sq ft in cottage
Kitchen
Main Floor, Peninsula, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Laminate
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Full Bathroom, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
11
Above grade area
Unknown
Flooring
Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Heat Pump
Heating Zone
1
Cooling
Ductless Mini-Split System
Cooling Zones
6
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
18,700 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive
Exterior Features
Porch, Patio, Balcony, Gutters, Sprinkler System

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
Unknown

Construction Details

Construction Type
Unknown
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
18X21
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
12X13
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
14X16
Family room features
Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access
Kitchen dimensions
20X11
Primary bedroom dimensions
18X20
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
16X9
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
9X15
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
9X14
Bedroom 4 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Balcony / Deck
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Listing information

Listing agent
Emily Gloss
Listing office
Compass
MLS PIN #
72806449
Disclosure
Does not include 623 sq ft in cottage