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Sold for $1,950,000
  • $1,950,000

    246 Lake Ave, Newton, MA 02461

    6beds
    3,100sqft
    Multi Family
    Built in 1880
    -- sqft lot
    $1,965,400 Zestimate®
    $629/sqft
    $4,022 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,965,400

    $1.79M - $2.16M

    $4,022/mo

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    What's special

    Tucked on a tree-lined street a block from Crystal Lake this handsome two-family residence, set on an 14,600 sqft lot, is near the “T”, and shops & restaurants of both Newton Highlands & Newton Centre. A front porch invites you into this home filled with architectural details, abundant light, oversized windows, & high ceilings. Each unit, well designed with flexible space, has 3 bedrooms, full bathroom, living room w/ fireplace, dining room w/ built-in china cabinet, & eat-in kitchen. The first floor unit offers access from the kitchen to the backyard & 2 car garage. The second floor unit offers access from the kitchen to a back porch overlooking the yard, 3 season porch, & walk-up attic with over 11’ ceiling at center. The lower level includes laundry separate systems, & storage. Improvements: 2023 & 2024 interior painted & bathrooms~tiles & tubs porcelain glazed, 2016 roof, replacement windows throughout. This property presents an excellent opportunity for investors & end-users alike

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    Listed by:

    Concierge Home Sales By the Kerzner Group 617-413-3598,

    Hammond Residential Real Estate 617-731-4644,

    Irene Kerzner 617-413-3598

    Bought with:

    Barrie Wheeler

    Coldwell Banker Realty - New England Home Office

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73238355

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Basement: Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,100
    • Total interior livable area: 3,100 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 7
    • Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 5
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
    • Exterior features: Rain Gutters
    • Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach
    Lot
    • Size: 0.34 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: S:52 B:023 L:0009,694732
    • Zoning: SR2

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Property subtype: Multi Family
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1880

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
    Green energy
    • Energy generation: Solar

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
    Location
    • Region: Newton

    HOA & financial

    Other financial information
    • Total actual rent: 3300

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/25/2024Sold$1,950,000+11.5%$629/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73238355 Report a problem
    5/22/2024Contingent$1,749,000$564/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73238355 Report a problem
    5/15/2024Listed for sale$1,749,000$564/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73238355 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$12,897 +3.4%$1,316,000 +3%
    2024$12,470 +4.9%$1,277,700 +9.5%
    2023$11,883 +4.5%$1,167,300 +8%
    2022$11,370 +6.6%$1,080,800 +9%
    2021$10,670 +3.1%$991,600
    2020$10,352 +6.9%$991,600 +7%
    2019$9,684 +0.1%$926,700 +3.7%
    2018$9,670 +6.1%$893,700 +9%
    2017$9,117 +6.5%$819,900 +9%
    2016$8,560 +4.9%$752,200 +7%
    2015$8,162 -0.5%$703,000 +3.9%
    2014$8,203 +5.5%$676,800
    2013$7,776 +2.9%$676,800
    2012$7,560 +1.8%$676,800 -0.7%
    2011$7,429 +2.6%$681,600 -2%
    2010$7,240 -0.7%$695,500 -5%
    2009$7,292 +2.7%$732,100
    2008$7,101 +3.7%$732,100 -0.3%
    2007$6,848 +2.7%$734,000 +3%
    2006$6,670 +1.7%$712,600 +3%
    2005$6,558 +8.9%$691,800 +17.2%
    2004$6,022 +6.5%$590,400 +14%
    2003$5,655 +9.8%$517,900
    2002$5,148 +2.9%$517,900 +24.9%
    2000$5,001 +4.8%$414,700 +9.9%
    1999$4,773 $377,300

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    Neighborhood: Newton Highlands

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Mason Rice
    • Middle: Brown
    • High: Newton South

    Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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