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284 Lake Ave, Newton, MA

Newton · MA 02461

$1,780,000
Price
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2186
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1910
Lot size: 5,882 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot: $750 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, Window AC

About this home

In the heart of Newton Highlands, this Victorian offers immediate proximity to Crystal Lake and the T stop to downtown Boston. Car not needed for local errands, evenings out at pubs and restaurants, or for getting to the elementary school. The first floor features an eat-in-kitchen with stainless steel appliances, butcher block counters, and oversized south-facing windows to the beautiful garden with established perennials and shrubbery. Completing this level are a dining room with bay windows; an oversized living room with two areas for seating, a fireplace, and built-ins; and powder room. The second floor has a full bath, a main bedroom with walk-in closet and sun-drenched sitting area, two other bedrooms, and an extra walk-in closet in the hall. The partially finished basement has a full bath (w/ shower), a family room/home office, and storage. A single-car detached garage and a delightful patio with hanging bittersweet & trumpet vines complete this enchanting home.

Neighborhood & Transit

Newton Highlands

284 Lake Ave, Newton · MA 02461

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

  • Newton Highlands Green 0.03 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
196 days
Listing Price:
$1,639,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$750
Tax Assessment:
$1,321,100 in 2026
Taxes:
$1,067 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,186 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Kitchen
Main Floor, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Eat-in Kitchen, Custom Built Cabinets, Pantry, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Dressing Room, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Archway
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
8
Above grade area
1986
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Central Heat, Electric Baseboard, Unit Control
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Window AC
Cooling Zones
0
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
100 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
5,882 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Corner Lot, Paved Drive, Level
Exterior Features
Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Attached, Side Entry
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Tandem, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Clapboard, Wood
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Rubber

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
25X14
Living room features
Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floor Plan
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
14X12
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Main Level, Open Floor Plan
Family room level
Basement
Family room dimensions
20X11
Family room features
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Decorative Molding
Kitchen dimensions
19X16
Primary bedroom dimensions
21X16
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
13X12
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
15X12
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Wood, Main Level
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
Bathroom 3 level
Basement
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass, Lighting - Overhead

Listing information

Listing agent
Kevin Eagar
Listing office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
MLS PIN #
73498454
Disclosure
Offers, if any, should be submitted as a single .pdf by 5pm on Monday, April 13th and will be reviewed. Seller reserves right to accept an offer beforehand.