Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/01/2026
Listed
$2,599,000
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Property Description
This exceptional Queen Anne Victorian is nestled on over .6 acres in coveted West Newton Hill. Built in 1876, this stunning 5+ bedroom, 3.5-bath single-family home boasts over 6,085 sq. ft. of living space. Step onto the charming front porch and enter an impressive foyer with soaring 10-foot, 4-inch ceilings. Gather in the elegant library with custom built-ins and a fireplace or relax in the oversized living room with a beautiful bow window. Entertain in the formal dining room, complete with custom cabinetry and another fireplace, flowing into a spacious kitchen with fireplace, island, architectural details, and access to the patio and serene, wooded yard. The second floor boasts a generous primary suite with a sitting room and updated bath, flanked by 3 additional bedrooms, full bath, and laundry room. The versatile third floor offers a bedroom, sitting room, and full bath. With a newer roof (2023) and a secluded, wooded setting minutes from schools and commuter rail, this is a rare opportunity to restore a distinctive residence and make it your own.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 186 Highland Ave
General
- Price: $2,599,000
- Taxes: $28,550 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MLSPin
- MLS ID: 73570741
- Updated: 9/1/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Entrance Foyer, Office, Sitting Room, Bathroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace(s): Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 3
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Bathroom 1: Half Bathroom, First
- Bathroom 2: Full Bathroom, Second
- Bathroom 3: Bathroom - Full, Second
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom: Yes, 16.00 x 22.00, Second, 352 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 2: 20.00 x 14.00, Second, 280 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 3: 17.00 x 15.00, Second, 255 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 4: 30.00 x 17.00, Second, 510 Sq. Ft.
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 19.00 x 21.00, First, 399 Sq. Ft.
- Family Room: 19.00 x 14.00, First, 266 Sq. Ft.
- Kitchen: 14.00 x 39.00, First, 546 Sq. Ft.
- Dining Room: 21.00 x 15.00, First, 315 Sq. Ft.
- Office: 19.00 x 16.00, Third, 304 Sq. Ft.
- Laundry: Second Floor
Additional Information
- Year Round: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
- Color: yellow
Parking
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Driving Directions: Highland Ave off Lowell or Walnut near Forest
School Information
- Elementary School: Cabot
- Middle School: Day
- High School: North
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s), None
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating Fuel: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Bulkhead, Unfinished
- Roof: Shingle
- Square Feet: 6,085
- Sq. Ft. Source: Measured
- Year Built: 1876
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.61
- Lot Dimensions: .61
- Frontage: Public
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $427.12
- Tax Amount: $28,550
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: Dining Room Foyer, And 2nd Hall Foyer Light Fixtures
- Property ID: M:0024 B:0012 L:0019, 686305
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Schools
Schools serving 186 Highland Ave
School District:Newton School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cabot Elementary School 229 Cabot Street, Newton, MA 02460 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
F A Day Middle School 21 Minot Place, Newton, MA 02460 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Newton North High School 457 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 186 Highland Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 186 Highland Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$27,499
3%
$2,806,000
3%
2024
$26,589
4%
$2,724,300
9%
2023
$25,513
5%
$2,506,200
8%
2022
$24,330
4%
$2,312,700
6%
2021
$23,476
-5%
$2,181,800
-7%
2020
$24,586
3%
$2,355,000
3%
2019
$23,893
1%
$2,286,400
5%
2018
$23,595
3%
$2,180,700
6%
2017
$22,877
5%
$2,057,300
7%
2016
$21,880
5%
$1,922,700
7%
2015
$20,862
1%
$1,796,900
5%
2014
$20,746
—
$1,711,700
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186 Highland Ave, Newton, MA 02465 (MLS# 73570741) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 186 Highland Ave is currently listed for $2,599,000 and was received on September 01, 2026. This property is listed by Jamie Genser from our Brookline-Newton-Chestnut Hill Regional Office.Want to learn more about 186 Highland Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Newton Center? You can browse all Newton Center real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.