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  • $6,441,700

    256 Highland St, Newton, MA 02465

    8beds
    10,385sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1894
    0.86 Acres Lot
    $6,441,700 Zestimate®
    $620/sqft
    $5,443 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $6,441,700

    $5.54M - $7.60M

    $5,443/mo

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    What's special

    Rare Estate Property on Prime West Newton Hill. This large, gracious home is perfectly sited on an almost acre of magnificent, landscaped grounds. A full restoration with a seamless and substantial addition was done in the early 2000's to create a home with significant entertaining spaces as well as spacious, yet intimate family spaces. With high ceilings and abundant sunlight, this home offer 8 large and charming bedrooms including an impressive master wing with abundant closets, a newly renovated luxurious bath and bedroom with cathedral ceilings. Walk out basement with gym, play room, huge laundry and storage. Ample home office options on every floor. Extremely rare 4 car, attached garage. Expansive back patio and a large sports court with wall, perfect for practicing tennis or playing wall ball. Ideally located close to all major routes, public transportation and Villages of West Newton and Newtonville. Peirce School.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 8
    • Bathrooms: 10
    • Full bathrooms: 7
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Other, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Cable Available, Security System
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 10,385 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.86 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: NEWTS32B047L0011

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • brick
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1894

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, House Of Worship, Private School
    • Construction: Frame
    • Electric Feature: 200 Amps
    • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Windows
    • Flooring: Tile, Wall To Wall Carpet, Hardwood, Marble
    • Master Bath: Yes
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Utility Connections: For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, Icemaker Connection
    • Exterior: Wood
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wall Oven
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed4 Level: Second Floor
    • Insulation Feature: Full
    • Interior Features: Cable Available, Security System
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Heating: Gas, Hydro Air
    • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Side Entry, Heated, Insulated, Oversized Parking
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Fam Level: First Floor
    • Style: Victorian, Gambrel /Dutch
    • Bed5 Level: Second Floor
    • Basement Feature: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Exterior Access
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Et Irrigation Controller
    • Foundation: Fieldstone, Poured Concrete
    • Lot Description: Corner, Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed
    • Road Type: Public
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Laundry Level: Basement

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/15/2021Sold$4,550,000-8.9%$438/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/16/2020Listing removed$4,995,000$481/sqft
    Source: Historic Homes, Inc. #72698857 Report a problem
    7/27/2020Listed for sale$4,995,000+431.4%$481/sqft
    Source: Historic Homes, Inc. #72698857 Report a problem
    12/23/1998Sold$940,000$91/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$56,012 +3.4%$5,715,500 +3%
    2024$54,158 +7%$5,549,000 +11.6%
    2023$50,621 +20.4%$4,972,600 +24.4%
    2022$42,052 +3.6%$3,997,300 +6%
    2021$40,576 +3.1%$3,771,000
    2020$39,369 +2.9%$3,771,000 +3%
    2019$38,260 +0.8%$3,661,200 +4.4%
    2018$37,942 +3.1%$3,506,700 +6%
    2017$36,787 +4.6%$3,308,200 +7%
    2016$35,185 +4.9%$3,091,800 +7%
    2015$33,547 +1.4%$2,889,500 +5.8%
    2014$33,092 +5.5%$2,730,400
    2013$31,372 +2.9%$2,730,400
    2012$30,499 +5.9%$2,730,400 +3.3%
    2011$28,799 +2.6%$2,642,100 -2%
    2010$28,065 +2.4%$2,696,000 -2%
    2009$27,400 +2.7%$2,751,000
    2008$26,685 +5.2%$2,751,000 +1.2%
    2007$25,365 +2.7%$2,718,700 +3%
    2006$24,706 +3.7%$2,639,500 +5%
    2005$23,831 +4.7%$2,513,800 +12.6%
    2004$22,768 +0.2%$2,232,200 +7.2%
    2003$22,731 +118.4%$2,081,600 +98.8%
    2002$10,408 +10.6%$1,047,100 +34.2%
    2000$9,408 +4.8%$780,100 +9.9%
    1999$8,979 $709,800

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: West Newton

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Peirce
    • Middle: Day
    • High: North

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

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