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In the heart of Newton Highlands, this Victorian offers immediate proximity to Crystal Lake and the "T" stop to downtown Boston. Car not needed for local errands, evenings out at pubs and restaurants, or for getting to the elementary school. The first floor features an eat-in-kitchen with stainless steel appliances, butcher block counters, and oversized south-facing windows to the beautiful garden with established perennials and shrubbery. Completing this level are a dining room with bay windows; an oversized living room with two areas for seating, a fireplace, and built-ins; and powder room. The second floor has a full bath, a main bedroom with walk-in closet and sun-drenched sitting area, two other bedrooms, and an extra walk-in closet in the hall. The partially finished basement has a full bath (w/ shower), a family room/home office, and storage. A single-car detached garage and a delightful patio with hanging bittersweet & trumpet vines complete this enchanting home.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms3
  • Mls StatusUnder Agreement
  • Bathroom3
  • Contingency Pending P&S
  • Listing Terms Contract
  • Lot Features Corner Lot, Level
  • Parcel Number S:52 B:023 L:0002,694725
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,321,100
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$12,802

School Information

  • High School South
  • Elementary SchoolMason Rice
  • High SchoolNewton
  • Junior HighBrown

Parking

  • Parking Spaces4
  • Covered Spaces 1
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features
    • Attached
    • Driveway
    • Garage Faces Side
    • Off Street
    • Paved
    • Paved Drive
    • Tandem

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 Main, First
  • Bathroom 2 Second
  • Bathroom 3 Basement
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
  • Bedroom 2 Second,13 x 12
  • Bedroom 3 Second,15 x 12
  • Dining Room Main, First,14 x 12
  • Family Room Basement,20 x 11
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen Main, First,19 x 16
  • Living Room Main, First,25 x 14
  • Main Level Bathrooms 1
  • Master Bedroom Second,21

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,639,000
  • MLS Number73498454
  • Modification Date06/03/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • PurchaseContractDate04/13/2026

Location

  • NeighborhoodNewton Highlands
  • SubdivisionCrystal Lake
  • Address284 Lake Avenue
  • Building Number284
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetLake Avenue
  • TownNewton
  • Zip02461

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • BasementFull, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • Door Features Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationStone
  • Garage Spaces1
  • Patio And Porch Features Patio
  • Property StyleVictorian
  • Rooms8
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Window Features Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
  • Year Built1910
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.14

Interior

  • Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood
  • Interior Features Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • RoofShingle, Rubber

Utilities

  • Cooling Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric 100 Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet2,186
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 2,186
  • Lot Size Square Feet 5,882
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Conservation Area
    • Golf
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Marina
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Pool
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • Sidewalks
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Water Body

  • Miles to Beach0.3
  • Waterfront Features Lake/Pond,1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Other

  • Date Listed04/08/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count9

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Listed by Kevin Eagar of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

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