This is a rare opportunity atop one of Newton’s most coveted hilltop locations. Winner of the Newton Beautification Award and featured in a local design magazine, this original farmhouse—held by fewer than five owners—blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates and exceptional future potential. Surrounded by $5–$6.5M homes, the setting is truly premier. The residence offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 half baths, including two fully renovated designer baths featuring a slipper tub and Italian marble vanity. The chef’s kitchen boasts a Sub-Zero refrigerator, chefs 6-burner gas convection range with center griddle, wine fridge, and powered skylight. Enjoy two level deck, three wood-burning fireplaces plus a gas fireplace. The grand primary suite includes a spa-like bath, large walk-in closet +Accessory room. Numerous updates throughout preserve historic charm while providing modern comfort, including a new architectural shingle roof. In-law or home office suite potential
- Heating System:
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling System:
- Central Air
- Basement:
- Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access
- Fireplace:
- Master Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
- Security:
- Security System
- Parking:
- Attached, Off Street, Paved Drive
- Appliances:
- Disposal, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Trash Compactor
- Construction:
- Frame
- Exterior Unit Features:
- Fenced Yard, Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Flooring:
- Tile, Hardwood
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Style:
- Colonial
- Water:
- Public
- Disclosure
- Garage Parking:
- 2
- Lead Paint:
- Unknown
- Laundry Features:
- First Floor, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Main Level, Closet - Linen
- Area:
- Newton Highlands
- Grade School:
- Countryside
- High School:
- Newton South
- Middle School:
- Brown
- Parking Spaces:
- 7
- Tax Year:
- 2025
- Status:
- Active
- Price Per Sqft:
- $650
- Zoning:
- SR2
- Orig Price:
- $2,500,000
- Fireplaces:
- 4
- Waterfront:
- No
- MlsStatus:
- New
- City:
- Newton
- State:
- MA
- County:
- Middlesex
- Postal Code:
- 02461
- Longitude:
- W72° 47' 35.9''
- Latitude:
- N42° 18' 37.3''
Residential
243 Upland Ave, Newton, Massachusetts
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Price :
- $2,500,000
- Bedrooms :
- 4
- Rooms :
- 10
- Total Bathrooms :
- 4
- Full Bathrooms :
- 3
- Half Bathrooms :
- 2
- Square Footage :
- 3,847 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1914
- Lot Area :
- 0.60 Acre
- Listing ID :
- 73488294
- Stephen E. Robb
- View website
- 617-212-0251
-
srobb@robbenterprises.com
