About this home
Welcome to this meticulously maintained two-family home nestled on a spacious flat lot of over 9,000 square feet in a serene cul-de-sac setting. This property, zoned SR3, presents a unique opportunity for investors, developers, or those looking to create their ideal residence while generating rental income. Consistently operated as a two-family home, it offers a seamless option for buyers seeking both investment potential and comfortable living. Positioned between the vibrant villages of West Newton and Auburndale, residents enjoy easy access to public transportation and major highways. Local amenities include nearby parks, trails, conservation land as well as shops, dining and an independent theater adding to the appeal of this neighborhood. Unit 1 features two well-sized bedrooms, a formal dining room with charming built-ins, and a living room. The updated eat-in kitchen includes a variety of stainless steel appliances, complemented by additional non-stainless options. Fresh paint and refinished flooring can be seen throughout, enhancing the property’s overall appeal. This unit also boasts a front sunroom that can serve as an office or additional living space, along with an updated full bathroom. The first-floor unit has a new furnace converted to gas heat. Unit 2 offers a spacious bilevel layout, occupying the second and third floors. This unit includes two bedrooms on the second floor, with a potential third bedroom or multi-purpose room on the top floor. A formal living room and dining room with a built-in hutch, along with a full bathroom and sunroom, provide ample living space. The second floor operates on oil heat, while the third floor features a built-in wall AC unit for cooling. Natural gas services are available for cooking and other utilities. With just under 3,500 square feet of total area, the home boasts an unfinished walk-out basement with around 7 feet of ceiling height, providing excellent potential for additional storage or future development. Enjoy the convenience of plentiful off-street parking with a massive driveway, accommodating multiple vehicles. This quiet, well-kept property is an exceptional opportunity in a desirable neighborhood. Whether you’re looking to invest, develop, or make it your home, don’t miss your chance to explore the possibilities this property has to offer. Schedule a viewing today and envision the future you can create!
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Listed by Jeanne Marrazzo · RE/MAX Preferred Properties · MLS #73565592
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 13
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Oil
- Cooling
- None, Wall Unit(s)
- Flooring
- Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement
- Yes · Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Building5 property facts
- Style
- 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
- Year built
- 1916
- Parking
- 5
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter, Block
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.21 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- SR3
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $9,883
- Assessment year
- 2026
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Estimated monthly cost
Explore costs at the $1,200,000 asking price. Adjust the assumptions to your situation.
Known monthly costs$6,891 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $6,068
- Property tax
- $824
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $9,883. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
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Automated value estimate $1,239,641
Estimated range $1,135,073–$1,344,210.
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