156 Highland Street

Newton, MA 02465

$2,499,000
Price
8
Beds
5
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
5,689 Sq. Ft.
$439 / Sq. Ft.
5,689
Sq. Ft.
$439
per Sq. Ft.

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...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.

Listing Agents

  1. Suburban Boston Team

    Suburban Boston Team

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    sbteam@compass.com

    P: (617)-921-6860

  2. Sally Bortz

    Sally Bortz

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    sally@compass.com

    P: (617)-699-6820

  3. Margaret Szerlip

    Margaret Szerlip

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    margaret@compass.com

    P: (617)-921-6860

Property Details for 156 Highland Street

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
4
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING UPDATED: 12/03/2024 07:12 PM

Property Details for 156 Highland Street

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73291607
Days on Market65
Taxes$28,672 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1880
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.25%

Building Information for 156 Highland Street

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,504 SF

Property Information for 156 Highland Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 5689.0
  • Color: Grey
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Peirce
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Day
  • Neighborhood: West Newton HIll
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 8
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Office, Center Hall, Live-in Help Quarters, Game Room
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Barn/Stable
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Porch
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 493.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 29.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 225.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 360.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 24.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 252.0
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 390.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Family Room Length: 26.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 399.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 19.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 300.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 20.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 204.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 17.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Some knob and tube may be present Only 2 families have occupied the property since 1880!
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:32 B:004 L:0029,687644
  • Assessments: $2,937,700
  • Book: 1562
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 8
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 999.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.25

Property History for 156 Highland Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 156 Highland Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,379,800Additions$1,557,900Total$2,937,700
Tax Record2024$28,672 ($2,389 / month)
Home Facts
Beds9Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt5,689 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,689 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,258 SqFtStories3Lot Size21,504 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:32 B:004 L:0029Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 156 Highland Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Peirce Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Clearway School
Private6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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