Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/08/2026
Listed
$1,639,000
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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 284 Lake Ave
General
- Price: $1,639,000
- Taxes: $12,802 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MLSPin
- MLS ID: 73498454
- Updated: Today (4/8/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Walk-Up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 2
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Bathroom 1: Half Bathroom, Wood Flooring, Main, First
- Bathroom 2: Full Bathroom, Tiled Bathroom with Tub and Shower, S, Second
- Bathroom 3: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Floor, Basement
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: 21.00 x 16.00, Second, 336 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 2: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, Recessed Lighting, 13.00 x 12.00, Second, 156 Sq. Ft.
- Bedroom 3: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, Lighting - Overhead, 15.00 x 12.00, Second, 180 Sq. Ft.
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Hardwood Flooring, Bay/Bow/Box Window(s), High-Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, 25.00 x 14.00, Main, First, 350 Sq. Ft.
- Family Room: Wall-to-Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Decorative Molding, 20.00 x 11.00, Basement, 220 Sq. Ft.
- Kitchen: Closet, Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Hardwood Flooring, Bay/Bow/Box Window(s), Dining Area, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, 19.00 x 16.00, Main, First, 304 Sq. Ft.
- Dining Room: Hardwood Flooring, Bay/Bow/Box Window(s), Open Floorplan, 14.00 x 12.00, Main, First, 168 Sq. Ft.
- Laundry: Lighting - Overhead, Sink, In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Year Round: Yes
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
- Color: Olive
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Driveway, Paved
Location
- Area: Newton Highlands
- County: Middlesex
- Subdivision: Crystal Lake
- Driving Directions: Walnut St OR Beacon St OR Hyde St to Lake Ave. Note the onstreet parking signage.
School Information
- Elementary School: Mason Rice
- Middle School: Brown
- High School: South
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Heating Fuel: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Heating Zones: 3
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range, Connection for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
- Roof: Shingle, Rubber
- Drive-In Doors: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Square Feet: 2,186
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1910
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Dimensions: .14
- Frontage: Public
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Lake/Pond, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $749.77
- Tax Amount: $12,802
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Contract
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: Ceiling Mounted Fish Globe Fixture In Kitchen Excluded.
- Property ID: S:52 B:023 L:0002, 694725
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Schools
Schools serving 284 Lake Ave
School District:Newton School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mason-Rice Elementary School 149 Pleasant Street, Newton, MA 02459 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
Charles E Brown Middle School 125 Meadowbrook Rd, Newton, MA 02459 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Newton South High School 140 Brandeis Road, Newton, MA 02459 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 284 Lake Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 284 Lake Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$12,330
3%
$1,258,200
3%
2024
$11,923
6%
$1,221,600
10%
2023
$11,287
5%
$1,108,700
8%
2022
$10,800
4%
$1,026,600
6%
2021
$10,421
3%
$968,500
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2020
$10,111
3%
$968,500
3%
2019
$9,826
5%
$940,300
9%
2018
$9,341
3%
$863,300
6%
2017
$9,056
5%
$814,400
7%
2016
$8,661
5%
$761,100
7%
2015
$8,258
1%
$711,300
5%
2014
$8,210
—
$677,400
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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284 Lake Ave, Newton, MA 02461 (MLS# 73498454) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 284 Lake Ave is currently listed for $1,639,000 and was received on April 08, 2026. This property is listed by Kevin Eagar from our Brookline-Newton-Chestnut Hill Regional Office.Want to learn more about 284 Lake 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.