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148 Highland Ave

Newton, MA 02465

5 beds
8 baths
9,999 sqft
~1 acre lot
$575 per sqft
1870 build
– on site

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An oasis of resort-style living in West Newton Hill, this luxurious residence was renovated and expanded in 2008 with a phenomenal pool house including an exercise room and spa with steam & sauna. This estate offers radiant geothermal heat in mahogany floors, high ceilings, six fireplaces, a fabulous primary suite with a private roof deck, grand entertaining spaces and a unique Biedermeier-inspired custom kitchen. The exterior spaces are every bit as covetable, offering a fully fenced yard, basketball court, 3 car garage, built-in fire pit and outdoor kitchen. This prime location is under a mile to the public schools, West Newton and Newtonville villages. The first level includes a sumptuous library, a grand room large enough for 20+ guests to dine, a comfortable living room, a solarium and the spectacular kitchen, along with a mudroom & 2 powder rooms. The 2nd level houses the primary suite, plus 3 more bedrooms with en suite baths. The top level has a media room, studio & 5th bedroom

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Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 4, 2023 •

MLS# 72914721 —

The Building

Year Built:

1870
Year Built Details:

Renovated Since
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Tudor
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Rain Gutters
Door Features:

French Doors
Window Features:

Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck - Roof
Security Features:

Security System
Building Area Total:

9999
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

15
Interior Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Family Room Level:

First
Family Room Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Flooring:

Flooring - Marble
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

6
Fireplace Features:

Dining Room
Laundry Features:

Washer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

9999

Location

Directions:

Highland Ave between Forest and Lowell
Latitude:

42.347961
Longitude:

-71.213126

The Property

Parcel Number:

S:24 B:012 L:0022,686308
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

1.02
Lot Size SqFt:

44300
Lot Size Acres:

1.02
Zoning:

SR2
Fencing:

Fenced
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2021
Tax Book Number:

49260
Tax Annual Amount:

55080
Tax Assessed Value:

5119000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bedroom 5 Level:

Third
Bedroom 5 Features:

Skylight

Baths

Total Baths:

6.5
Total Baths:

8
Full Baths:

5
Half Baths:

3
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Radiant
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public
Green Energy Efficient:

Thermostat

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Wine Refrigerator,Vacuum System,Range Hood, Tank Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Cabot
Middle Or Junior School:

Day
High School:

Newton North

The Community

Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

true
Spa Features:

Hot Tub / Spa
Pool Private:

true
Pool Features:

Pool - Inground Heated

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

3
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

8
Parking Features:

Detached
Covered Spaces:

3
Open Parking:

true

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Utility Costs

$706/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
11/30/05 Nov 30, 2005		MLSPIN	$1,950,000

House Sold on 4/1/2022

$5,750,000

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148 Highland Ave

Newton, MA 02465