Privately tucked off of the Flat of historic Canton Ave sits this heavenly Cape straight out of anElin Hilderbrandnovel set in Nantucket.Except here you will appreciate being located 8 miles South of Boston with easyaccess to all major highways and Logan Airport.The real estate axiom location,location,location continues to ring so true and unquestionably tells the story of this historic home that radiates character.What we appreciate most is the original details, gunstock corner posts, exposed wood beams and wood ceilings. Systems and mechanicals have been updated and sellers have architectural drawings for expansion. The beauty here is even with an addition you will still have ample back,side and front yard plus bonus young two bay garage with room for storage. All located minutes to the Blue Hills where you will find Houghton's Pond plus hiking, biking and skiing trails.So if you are looking for something out of the ordinary I encourage you to come see the possibilities here!
Sold for $699,444
$699,444
991 Canton Ave, Milton, MA 02186
2beds
1,638sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1880
0.29 Acres Lot
$1,106,300 Zestimate®
$427/sqft
$4,115 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,106,300
$929,000 - $1.33M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Gas
Cooling
- Other
Features
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,638 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: MILTMCB043L5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Milton
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2025 | Sold | $699,444-12.6%$427/sqft |
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| 5/8/2025 | Listing removed | $799,900$488/sqft |
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| 12/30/2024 | Contingent | $799,900$488/sqft |
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| 10/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $799,900+13.5%$488/sqft |
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| 8/27/2021 | Sold | $705,000+0.9%$430/sqft |
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| 7/17/2021 | Pending sale | $699,000$427/sqft |
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| 7/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $699,000$427/sqft |
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| 7/15/2021 | Pending sale | $699,000$427/sqft |
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| 7/15/2021 | Contingent | $699,000$427/sqft |
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| 7/7/2021 | Listed for sale | $699,000$427/sqft |
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| 6/28/2021 | Pending sale | $699,000$427/sqft |
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| 6/28/2021 | Contingent | $699,000$427/sqft |
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| 6/24/2021 | Price change | $699,000-6.7%$427/sqft |
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| 6/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $749,000+235.9%$457/sqft |
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| 11/22/1996 | Sold | $223,000+10.4%$136/sqft |
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| 6/21/1993 | Sold | $202,000$123/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,096 +4.3% | $820,200 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $8,723 -0.7% | $798,800 +3.6% |
| 2023 | $8,788 +0.3% | $770,900 +9.7% |
| 2022 | $8,763 -6.8% | $702,700 -1.9% |
| 2021 | $9,401 +0.8% | $716,000 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $9,331 +2.5% | $711,200 +3% |
| 2019 | $9,099 -0.5% | $690,400 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $9,149 +6.9% | $662,500 +5% |
| 2017 | $8,556 +3.9% | $631,000 +3.5% |
| 2016 | $8,234 +7.3% | $609,900 +10.8% |
| 2015 | $7,671 +2.7% | $550,300 +10.5% |
| 2014 | $7,467 +2% | $498,100 |
| 2013 | $7,322 +2.4% | $498,100 |
| 2012 | $7,148 +4.8% | $498,100 +2.7% |
| 2011 | $6,823 +5.4% | $484,900 |
| 2010 | $6,473 +9% | $484,900 -4.1% |
| 2009 | $5,936 +2.6% | $505,600 -4.3% |
| 2008 | $5,784 +1% | $528,200 |
| 2007 | $5,726 +6.8% | $528,200 |
| 2006 | $5,361 +9.5% | $528,200 +13.7% |
| 2005 | $4,896 +0.4% | $464,500 +15.4% |
| 2004 | $4,877 +3.3% | $402,400 |
| 2003 | $4,720 +12.3% | $402,400 +61.5% |
| 2002 | $4,204 +11.4% | $249,200 +20.9% |
| 1999 | $3,774 | $206,100 |
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Neighborhood: 02186
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Tucker Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Charles S Pierce Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Milton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Norfolk County
- Milton
- 02186
- 991 Canton Ave
