148 Highland Avenue

Newton, MA 02465

$5,750,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
5
Baths
3
1/2 Baths
9,999 Sq. Ft.
$575 / Sq. Ft.
9,999
Sq. Ft.
$575
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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

Listing Agents

  1. Matt Montgomery

    Matt Montgomery

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 148 Highland Avenue

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Tudor
Style
Tudor
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
11

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:52 AM

Property Details for 148 Highland Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #72914721
Days on Market30
Taxes$55,080 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1870
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 148 Highland Avenue

Stories-Year Built1870Building Size-Lot Size1.02 AC / 44,300 SF

Payment Calculator

$35,970 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$31,380

Property Taxes

$4,590

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 148 Highland Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. ARM
  • Living Area: 9999.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Cabot
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Vacuum System, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater
  • Num of Baths: 8.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 8
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Flooring: Flooring - Marble, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet bar, Bathroom - Full, Dressing Room, Steam / Sauna, Sun Room, Media Room, Loft, Great Room, Exercise Room, Bathroom, Central Vacuum, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wired for Surround Sound, French Doors, Security System, Indoor Pool
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Spa Features: Hot Tub / Spa
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground Heated, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck - Roof, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Patio
  • Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated, Indoor
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Geothermal Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Radiant, Natural Gas, Geothermal, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Marble,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Double Vanity
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Wainscoting
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: See attached brochure
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:24 B:012 L:0022,686308
  • Assessments: $5,119,000
  • Book: 49260
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 7
  • Heat Zones: 22
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 148 Highland Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 148 Highland Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,790,400Additions$4,269,500Total$6,059,900
Tax Record2024$59,145 ($4,929 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt10,089 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt10,089 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,484 SqFtStories3Lot Size44,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1870ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:24 B:012 L:0022Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 148 Highland Avenue

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cabot Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Edco Secondary Education Program
Private6 to 12

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