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78 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 0245978 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street) Newton MA 02459
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  • 4Bedrooms
  • 3Bathrooms
  • 4,080Square Feet
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.
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Listing Sold by Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms4
  • Mls StatusSold
  • Bathroom3
  • BuyerOfficeNameColdwell Banker Realty - Brookline
  • Contingency Pending P&S
  • Parcel Number S:65 B:003 L:0019
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Location

  • Address78 Leeson Lane (119 Elgin Street)
  • Building Number78
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetLeeson Lane (119 Elgin Street)
  • TownNewton
  • Zip02459

Building

  • BasementUnfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 2
  • FoundationStone
  • GO-Property StyleColonial
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Patio
  • Rooms11
  • Window Features Window(s) - Picture, Skylight, Window(s) - Stained Glass, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Year Built1860
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Other

  • Buyer Agency Compensation2.5
  • Date Listed03/31/2021
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • Transaction Broker Compensation1

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $2,004,800
  • Tax Year 2020
  • Taxes$20,930

Parking

  • Parking Spaces4
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem

Basic Information

  • GO-List Price$2,548,000
  • MLS Number72806449
  • Modification Date08/05/2022
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • PurchaseContractDate04/07/2021
  • Sale Date06/11/2021
  • Sale Price$2,430,000

Property

  • Acreage0.43

Interior

  • Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features
    • Accessory Apt.
    • Bathroom - Full
    • Closet
    • Closet - Walk-in
    • Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Kitchen Island
    • Office
    • Open Floor Plan
    • Play Room
    • Sitting Room

Property Information

  • Square Feet4,080
  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 4,080
  • Lot Size Square Feet 18,700
  • Lot Size Units Acres

School Information

  • High School Newton South
  • Elementary SchoolBowen/Masonrice
  • High SchoolNewton
  • Junior HighBrown/Oakhill

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 Second
  • Bathroom 3 Second
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 3
  • Bedroom 2 Second,16 x 9
  • Bedroom 3 Second,9 x 15
  • Bedroom 4 Second,9 x 14
  • Dining Room First,12 x 13
  • Family Room First,14 x 16
  • Full Bath3
  • Kitchen First,20 x 11
  • Living Room First,18 x 21
  • Master Bedroom Second,18
  • Office First,13 x 13

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Balcony, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Ductless
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Steam
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Amenities

  • AmenitiesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, T-Station
  • Green Energy Efficient Thermostat
  • Security Features Security System

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