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Home Massachusetts Newton Homes for Sale

156 Highland St Newton, MA 02465

62 Days on Boston Pads
Price Reduced $301,000
36 Photos
$2,499,000
8 Beds
6 Baths
5689 SQFT
0.49 Acre
HOA: N/A
156 Highland St
Newton, MA 02465

Property 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 Overview

Property Details click or tap to expand

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 21X19
  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 18X14
  • Dining Room Features: Fireplace

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X29
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet - Cedar, Closet - Walk-in, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 15X15
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 14X13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 14
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X20
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Dimensions: 26X15
  • Family Room Level: First Floor
  • Family Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Laundry Room Features: Full

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 5
  • Half Baths 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second Floor

Amenities

  • Golf Course
  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Medical Facility
  • Private School
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Tennis Court
  • T-Station

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat, Central Heat, Electric, Gas, Hot Air Gravity, Hot Water Radiators, Steam, Unit Control
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Individual, None
  • Electric Info: 100 Amps, Other (See Remarks)
  • Water: City/Town Water, Private
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private
  • Sewer District: MWRA

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: 1-10 Spaces, Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 4

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 5689
  • Fireplaces: 8
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1880
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Floating Home, Low-Rise, Victorian
  • Construction Type: Aluminum, Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Porch
  • Road Type: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73291607
  • Last Updated: 11/18/24
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown
  • Terms: Contract for Deed, Rent w/Option

Property History click or tap to expand

Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
11/18/2024Active$2,499,000$439MLSPIN
11/14/2024Back on Market$2,499,000$439MLSPIN
11/03/2024Under Agreement$2,499,000$439MLSPIN
10/19/2024Active$2,499,000$439MLSPIN
10/15/2024Price Change$2,499,000$439MLSPIN
09/22/2024Active$2,800,000$492MLSPIN
09/18/2024New$2,800,000$492MLSPIN

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Map & Resources

Clearway School

Special Education, Grades: SP

0.27mi

Peirce School

Public Elementary School, Grades: K-5

0.38mi

Pan Lau Shi

School

0.45mi

Mathnasium

Prep School

0.44mi

Lumière

Restaurant

0.41mi

Blue Ribbon Bar-B-Q

Barbecue Restaurant

0.42mi

The Local

Restaurant

0.42mi

Mango Thai

Thai Restaurant

0.44mi

Newton Police Annex Building

Police

0.35mi

Newton Police Headquarters

Police

0.41mi

West Newton Cinema

Cinema

0.36mi

West Newton Hill Historic District

Park

0.21mi

Captain John Ryan Memorial Park

Park

0.41mi

Davis Playground

Municipal Park

0.44mi

Richard J. McGrath Park

Park

0.45mi

Shell

Gas Station

0.43mi

Home Beauty Spa

Spa

0.38mi

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

0.42mi

In Town Market

Convenience

0.43mi

Corner Mini-Mart

Convenience

0.46mi

Washington St @ Shaw St

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0.38mi

Washington St @ Chestnut St

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0.38mi

Washington St @ Watertown St

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0.4mi

Washington St @ Cherry St

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0.41mi

West Newton

Framingham-Worcester

0.42mi

Elm St @ Washington St

553
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0.42mi

Washington St opp Armory St

553
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0.46mi

Seller's Representative: Suburban Boston Team, Compass
MLS ID#: 73291607

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