243 Upland Ave, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461 • Newton Highlands

$2,099,888

Est. $12,108/month

0.60

Acres

Residential

Type

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$112 Listed Jun 9, 2026 • MLS# 73532809 Copied!

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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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner KOTKIN JEFFREY E

Mailing Address 243 UPLAND AVE, NEWTON, MA, 02461

Land Use

Use Code 1010

Description N/A

Zoning SR2

Style Colonial

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,593,700

Assessment History

Year	Land	Building	Total	Change
FY2026	$1,191,600	$402,100	$1,593,700	—

Sale History

Date	Price	Book/Page
Sep 29, 2009	$10	53600/526

Building Permit History

No building permits on record since 2023.

Data: Town of Newton

Municipal Context: NEWTON

Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type

Residential

Listing Type

Land

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Land

Style Residential

Lot Size 0.60 acres

Interior

Heating None

Cooling None

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Basement None

Laundry None

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Construction None

Architecture None

Roof None

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Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features None

Utilities

Electric On-site

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas On-site

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $15,477

Assessed Value $1,579,300

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Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope, Elevated, Wooded, Steep Slope

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Newton Highlands

243 Upland Ave, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461

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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

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/15/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$2,099,888	$112	-	From $2,100,000 to $2,099,888 (-0.0%)
06/09/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,100,000	-	-	Original listing

Price & Status History

Date	Event	Price	Change
Jun 19, 2026	Sold	$12,000	—
Jun 15, 2026	Price Changed	$2,099,888	-$112
Jun 13, 2026	Sold	$2,100,000	—
Jun 9, 2026	New Listing Added	$2,100,000	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

14 days

Price per Sq Ft

$—

Total Price Drop

-$112

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

Listing Information

Listing Agent Adam Kotkin

Listing Office Red Tree Real Estate

Agent MLS ID BB809571

Office MLS ID AN0907

Listing Data Updated Jun 19, 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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Municipal Context: NEWTON

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