$1,639,000

284 Lake Ave, Newton, MA 02461

3 beds |
3 baths |
2,186 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
6,098sqft lot
1 car garage
$750/sqft
Listed 3 days ago

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.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: April 8, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 11, 2026 at 10:07PM
Listing Office:: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton : 617-969-2447
Listing Agent:: Kevin Eagar : 617-388-9282
MLS ID:: 73498454

General: Walk-In Closet(s)Closet/Cabinets - Custom BuiltLighting - OverheadWalk-up AtticInternet Available - Unknown
Appliances: Gas Water HeaterWater HeaterRangeDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryerPlumbed For Ice Maker
Laundry: Lighting - OverheadSinkIn BasementGas Dryer HookupWasher Hookup
Basement: FullPartially FinishedInterior EntryConcrete
Flooring: WoodTileCarpetConcreteHardwood
A/C: Window Unit(s)
Heating: CentralBaseboardNatural Gas
Fireplace: Living RoomFireplaceFireplaces: 1

General: PatioRain GuttersProfessional LandscapingSprinkler System
Style: Victorian
Parking: AttachedGarage Faces SidePaved DriveOff StreetTandemDrivewayPavedParking spaces: 4

Roofing: ShingleRubber
Windows: Insulated WindowsStorm Window(s)
General: FrameStone

Road/Access: Public
Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
County: Middlesex

Zoning: SR2S:52 B:023 L:0002694725

Utilities: for Gas Rangefor Gas DryerWasher HookupIcemaker Connection100 Amp Service
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: MLS Property Information Network
Exclusions: Ceiling Mounted Fish Globe Fixture In Kitchen Excluded.

This listing courtesy of Kevin Eagar , Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

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Location

Schools Nearby

Mason-Rice Elementary School

149 Pleasant St, Newton Center, MA, 02459

Grades KG-5

0.65 miles away

Charles E. Brown Middle School

125 Meadowbrook Rd, Newton Center, MA, 02459

Grades 6-8

1.26 miles away

Newton South High School

140 Brandeis Rd, Newton Center, MA, 02459

Grades 9-12

1.12 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.