$2,499,000
8 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,689 SqFt
0.49 Acre Lot
21,504 Sqft Lot
Status Active
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type
Year Built 1880
Neighborhood West Newton Hill
Days on Website 57

Property Map

$2,499,000 – 156 Highland St, Newton, MA 02465

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Description

BUYER FINANCING FELL THROUGH– Step back in time with this spacious 8-bedroom, 5-bath gem on a generous half-acre lot. Built in 1880, this home is full of character, offering the perfect canvas for your renovation dreams. With original architectural details, high ceilings, and large windows that flood each room with natural light, the potential for transformation is endless. The home boasts exceptional bones, with a solid structure ready for modern updates while maintaining its vintage charm. The expansive layout offers endless possibilities, whether you’re looking to restore its original grandeur or create a blend of old-world charm with contemporary finishes. This home is ideal for those passionate about restoration, offering the opportunity to create a truly unique and personalized space. A 4-car garage with 900+ sq feet on the 2nd floor can be finished. Don’t miss your chance to breathe new life into this remarkable home.

Property Details and Features

Property Access

  • Road Frontage Type: “Public”

Appliances & Equipment

  • Appliances: “Gas Water Heater”

Basement

  • Basement: “Full”

Bathrooms

  • 5 full bathrooms
  • 1 half bathroom
  • 5.5 total bathrooms
  • 6 total bathrooms

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms

Second Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 225
  • Length: 15
  • Width: 15

Third Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 182
  • Length: 14
  • Width: 13

Fourth Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 182
  • Length: 14
  • Width: 13

Building

  • Building Area Total: 5689
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Construction Materials: “Frame”
  • Living Area: 5689
  • Other Structures: “Barn/Stable”
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1880

Community

  • Community Features: “Public Transportation”, “Shopping”, “Tennis Court(s)”, “Golf”, “Medical Facility”, “Highway Access”, “House of Worship”, “Private School”, “Public School”, “T-Station”

Cooling

  • Cooling: “None”

Dining Room

  • Area: 252
  • Length: 18
  • Width: 14

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: “Porch”, “Barn/Stable”
  • Patio And Porch Features: “Porch”

Fireplaces

  • Fireplace Included
  • Features: “Dining Room”, “Family Room”, “Living Room”, “Master Bedroom”

Floors

  • Flooring: “Wood”, “Flooring – Hardwood”

Foundation

  • Foundation Details: “Stone”

Family Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 390
  • Length: 26
  • Width: 15

Garage

  • 4 garage spaces
  • Garage Included

Heating

  • Heating: “Central”, “Hot Water”, “Natural Gas”
  • Heating Included

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: “Office”, “Center Hall”, “Live-in Help Quarters”, “Game Room”

Kitchen

  • Features: “Flooring – Hardwood”
  • Level: First
  • Area: 399
  • Length: 21
  • Width: 19

Laundry

  • Features: “First Floor”

Location

  • Subdivision Name: West Newton HIll

Lot

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Size Area: 0.49
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21504
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: S:32 B:004 L:0029,687644

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 300
  • Length: 15
  • Width: 20

Primary Bedroom

  • Features: “Bathroom – Full”, “Walk-In Closet(s)”, “Cedar Closet(s)”, “Flooring – Hardwood”
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 493
  • Length: 17
  • Width: 29

Parking

  • Parking Features: “Detached”, “Paved Drive”, “Off Street”
  • Parking Total: 4
  • 4 covered spaces
  • Open Parking

Property

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: SR1

Roof

  • Roof: “Slate”

Schools

  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle Or Junior School: Day
  • Elementary School: Peirce

Sewer

  • Sewer: “Public Sewer”

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: 28672
  • Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

  • Electric: “100 Amp Service”
  • Water Source: “Public”

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