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43 Fairmont Ave

Newton, MA 02458

6 beds
5 baths
6,485 sqft
~3/4 acre lot
$690 per sqft
1881 build
– on site

Set on a ¾-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.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Allison Blank / Compass

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 29, 2025 •

MLS# 73349542 —

The Building

Year Built:

1881
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Victorian
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Porch
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Building Area Total:

6485
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Measured

Interior

Rooms Total:

12
Interior Features:

Bathroom - Half
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Kitchen Level:

Main,First
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Gas Stove
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Family Room Level:

Main,First
Family Room Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Office Level:

Third
Office Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

5
Fireplace Features:

Dining Room
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

6485
Living Area Source:

Measured
Living Room Area:

286
Living Room Length:

13
Living Room Width:

22
Kitchen Area:

432
Kitchen Length:

24
Kitchen Width:

18
Dining Room Area:

272
Dining Room Length:

17
Dining Room Width:

16
Family Room Area:

182
Family Room Length:

13
Family Room Width:

14
Office Area:

156
Office Length:

12
Office Width:

13
Bedroom 2 Area:

238
Bedroom 3 Area:

234
Bedroom 2 Length:

17
Bedroom 2 Width:

14
Bedroom 3 Length:

13
Bedroom 3 Width:

18
Bedroom 4 Area:

195
Bedroom 4 Length:

15
Bedroom 4 Width:

13
Master Bedroom Area:

357
Master Bedroom Length:

17
Master Bedroom Width:

21

Location

Directions:

Centre Street to Fairmont Avenue
Latitude:

42.349919
Longitude:

-71.189203

The Property

Parcel Number:

S:13 B:011 L:0005,683140
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.76
Lot Size SqFt:

33159
Lot Size Acres:

0.76
Zoning:

SR2
Other Structures:

Guest House
Waterview:

No
Exclusions:

Kitchen And Dining Room Light Fixtures Are Excluded.
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

49782
Tax Annual Amount:

40536
Tax Assessed Value:

4136300

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dressing Room
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 4 Level:

Third
Bedroom 4 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Baths

Total Baths:

4.5
Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

Second
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Schools

Elementary School:

Cabot
Middle Or Junior School:

Bigelow
High School:

Newton North

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

4
Parking Features:

Detached
Covered Spaces:

2
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$4,475,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$23,962
Taxes	$3,378
Insurance	$1,230
Utilities	$479 See report
Total	$29,049/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/25/25 Mar 25, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$4,475,000	92.7% (5.2% / YR)
7/16/07 Jul 16, 2007		MLSPIN	$2,322,500

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This house located in Newton Corner, Newton, MA 02458 is currently for sale for $4,475,000. 43 Fairmont Ave is a 6,485 square foot house with 6 beds and 5 baths that has been on Estately for 4 days. 43 Fairmont Ave is in the Newton Corner neighborhood of Newton and has a WalkScore® of 44, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Bigelow Middle School and Underwood Elementary School.

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