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243 Upland Ave, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461 • Newton Highlands
$2,100,000
$2,050,000
Est. $11,856/month
0.60
Acres
40
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$50,000 Listed Jun 9, 2026 • MLS# 73532809 Copied! • Updated Jul 20, 2026

About this home

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. This is an opportunity to build your dream home.

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Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
2.4%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Jul 16, 2026
$2,050,000 $49,888 (-2.38%)
From $2,099,888 to $2,050,000 (-2.4%)
Price Reduced
Jun 15, 2026
$2,099,888 $112 (-0.01%)
From $2,100,000 to $2,099,888 (-0.0%)
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Listed for Sale
Jun 9, 2026
$2,100,000
Original listing
Agent: Adam Kotkin Office: Red Tree Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $15,477 $1,579,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$15,477
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,579,300

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Land
Style Residential
Lot Size 0.60 acres

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Utilities

Electric On-site
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas On-site
Other None
Annual Tax $15,477
Assessed Value $1,579,300
Seller Disclosures Broker Is Related To The Owners. Architectural Floor Plans Attached As Well. Larger Than Listed On Public Record.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 41 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Residential
Listing Type
Land

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

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Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
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Exterior & Lot

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Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope, Elevated, Wooded, Steep Slope
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School District
Newton School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Solomon Schechter Day School
1.4 mi
Grades K-08
Chestnut Hill School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
2.5 mi
Grades PK-12
Brimmer + May School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
2.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Newton Country Day School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-12
Learning Prep School
2.8 mi
Grades 02-12
Dearborn Academy School
3.1 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
3.2 mi
Grades K-06
Fessenden School
3.4 mi
Grades K-09
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
0.7 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
0.9 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.2 above state avg
713 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
3.3 mi | #26 of 352 | Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
3.3 mi | #11 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
0.5 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
2.7 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton South High School
1.0 mi | #5 of 346 | Score: 77.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
+19.7 above state avg
1,898 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton North High School
2.4 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Newton Highlands

243 Upland Ave, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461

Listing Information

Listing Agent Adam Kotkin
Listing Office Red Tree Real Estate
Office Phone 617-487-8015
Agent MLS ID BB809571
Office MLS ID AN0907
Listing Data Updated Jul 20, 2026 3:05 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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