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87 Fair Oaks Ave, Newton, MA

Newton · MA 02460

$1,700,000
Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
2682
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1929
Lot size: 0.31 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $652 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

Set on a professionally landscaped .31-acre corner lot in one of Newtonville?s most desirable neighborhoods, this updated 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers an ideal blend of space, style, & convenience. Inside, the sun-filled front-to-back living room with fireplace opens to a spacious dining room with elegant French doors. The large family room features a cozy wood-burning stove,& the renovated kitchen includes granite countertops, a 2-tiered island, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, & fun breakfast nook. A flexible layout includes 2 bedrooms accessed by a private back staircase?perfect for guests, in-laws, or a quiet home office. The finished lower level offers a partially finished bonus room & laundry. Additional highlights include a charming farmer?s porch, patio, detached 2-car garage with Level 1 EV charger, irrigation system, and a lush, level lawn. Enjoy tree-lined streets and proximity to top-rated schools, downtown Newtonville, shops, restaurants and commuter rail.

Neighborhood & Transit

Newtonville

87 Fair Oaks Ave, Newton · MA 02460

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:
511 days
Listing Price:
$1,748,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$652
Tax Assessment:
$1,537,500 in 2025
Taxes:
$1,256 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
2,682 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Finished room in lower level not included in living area
Kitchen
Main Floor, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Kitchen Island, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Pendant, Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Full Bathroom, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window Seat, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
9
Above grade area
2682
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Unit Control
Heating Zone
1
Cooling
Individual
Cooling Zones
0
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers

Exterior Features

Lot Size
13,599 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Corner Lot, Paved Drive, Level
Exterior Features
Porch, Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Shingles
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
12X23
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
11X18
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
23X16
Family room features
Bathroom - Full, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Deck - Exterior
Kitchen dimensions
13X23
Primary bedroom dimensions
12X18
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
12X11
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
12X9
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
10X16
Bedroom 4 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
9X16
Bedroom 5 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Listing information

Listing agent
Catherine Venditti
Listing office
Advisors Living - Wellesley
MLS PIN #
73389378
Disclosure
Some pictures have been virtually staged. Lower level bonus room does not have direct heat.
Disclosure
Finished room in lower level not included in living area