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$2,375,000

186 Highland Ave, Newton MA 02465
Newton, MA 02465
Listed by Jamie Genser
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
6,085 sqft
Year built
1876

About this home

This exceptional Queen Anne Victorian is nestled on over .6 acres in coveted West Newton Hill. Built in 1876, this stunning 5+ bedroom, 3.5-bath single-family home boasts over 6,085 sq. ft. of living space. Step onto the charming front porch and enter an impressive foyer with soaring 10-foot, 4-inch ceilings. Gather in the elegant library with custom built-ins and a fireplace or relax in the oversized living room with a beautiful bow window. Entertain in the formal dining room, complete with custom cabinetry and another fireplace, flowing into a spacious kitchen with fireplace, island, architectural details, and access to the patio and serene, wooded yard. The second floor boasts a generous primary suite with a sitting room and updated bath, flanked by 3 additional bedrooms, full bath, and laundry room. The versatile third floor offers a bedroom, sitting room, and full bath. With a newer roof (2023) and a secluded, wooded setting minutes from schools and commuter rail, this is a rare opportunity to restore a distinctive residence and make it your own.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73570741
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
37
On market date
September 1, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
0.61 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
Cabot
0.84 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
415
Student:teacher ratio
12.2:1
District
Newton
Middle
F A Day Middle
0.73 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
934
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
Newton
High
Newton North High
0.41 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
2,098
Student:teacher ratio
10.9:1
District
Newton

Walkability

Blended score for Newton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

77
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
12.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores6
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies3

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Newton, from live MLS data.

On the market 37 days -- 60 fewer days than Newton's current average of 97 days.
For reference, the median list price across 846 active listings in Newton right now is $952,500.

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Est. monthly payment
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$475,000 down
$1,900,000 loan
Principal & interest$12,323
Property tax (est.)$1,979
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 5 days ago.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.