Off Market

43 Fairmont Ave, Newton, MA

Newton · MA 02458

$4,475,000
Price
6
Beds
4.5
Baths
6485
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1881
Lot size: 0.76 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $690 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces · 4 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, AC

About this home

Set on a ?-acre level lot, the exquisitely renovated Victorian John Souther House (c.1888) blends history with modern luxury. Stunning details include curved windows, ornate woodwork, Italian tile fireplaces, original stained glass, and a brand-new (2025) synthetic slate roof. A chef?s kitchen flows seamlessly to an expansive patio and flat private yard, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, a spa-like primary suite features radiant heated floors, while all bedrooms are en suite with beautifully renovated baths. The lower level offers a gym and game room, adding fantastic space for recreation and wellness. The fully finished, spectacular carriage house offers a kitchen, bath, laundry, and impeccable details, ideal for guests or a private office. With easy access to the Mass Pike, Boston, Cambridge, MIT, Harvard, and top schools, this home is a rare find?blending timeless elegance with modern convenience.

Neighborhood & Transit

43 Fairmont Ave, Newton · MA 02458

Nearby transit

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

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
514 days
Listing Price:
$4,475,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$690
Tax Assessment:
$4,136,300 in 2025
Taxes:
$3,378 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
6,485 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Includes 1,100 square feet in carriage house
Kitchen
Main Floor, Upgraded Cabinets, Gas Stove, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Countertops - Upgraded, Main Level, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Dressing Room, Full Bathroom, Fireplace, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
12
Above grade area
5740
Flooring
Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Unit Control
Heating Zone
5
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
5
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
33,159 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Level
Exterior Features
Guest House, Porch, Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Detached
Off Street Parking
4 Parking Spaces, Off-Street

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Wood
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

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
13X22
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
17X16
Dining room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
13X14
Family room features
Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
Kitchen dimensions
24X18
Primary bedroom dimensions
17X21
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
17X14
Bedroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
13X18
Bedroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
15X13
Bedroom 4 features
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom 1 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

Listing information

Listing agent
Allison Blank
Listing office
Compass
MLS PIN #
73349542
Disclosure
Includes 1,100 square feet in carriage house