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  • $4,475,000

    43 Fairmont Ave, Newton, MA 02458

    6beds
    6,485sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1881
    0.76 Acres Lot
    $4,311,100 Zestimate®
    $690/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Radiant heated floorsExpansive patioOriginal stained glassSpa-like primary suiteFlat private yardRenovated bathsOrnate woodwork
    Set on a ¾-acre level lot, the exquisitely renovated Victorian John Souther House (c.1888) blends history with modern luxury. Stunning details include curved windows, ornate woodwork, Italian tile fireplaces, original stained glass, and a brand-new (2025) synthetic slate roof. A chef’s kitchen flows seamlessly to an expansive patio and flat private yard, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, a spa-like primary suite features radiant heated floors, while all bedrooms are en suite with beautifully renovated baths. The lower level offers a gym and game room, adding fantastic space for recreation and wellness. The fully finished, spectacular carriage house offers a kitchen, bath, laundry, and impeccable details, ideal for guests or a private office. With easy access to the Mass Pike, Boston, Cambridge, MIT, Harvard, and top schools, this home is a rare find—blending timeless elegance with modern convenience.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: April 03, 2025 at 01:02pm

    Listed by:

    Allison Blank,

    Compass,

    Emily Gloss

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73349542
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dressing Room
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 357
    • Dimensions: 17 x 21
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 238
    • Dimensions: 17 x 14
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 234
    • Dimensions: 13 x 18
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 195
    • Dimensions: 15 x 13
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Yes
    Bathroom 1
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity
    • Level: Second
    Bathroom 2
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
    • Level: Second
    Bathroom 3
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
    • Level: First
    • Area: 272
    • Dimensions: 17 x 16
    Family room
    • Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: Main,First
    • Area: 182
    • Dimensions: 13 x 14
    Kitchen
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Gas Stove
    • Level: Main,First
    • Area: 432
    • Dimensions: 24 x 18
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
    • Level: First
    • Area: 286
    • Dimensions: 13 x 22
    Office
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Level: Third
    • Area: 156
    • Dimensions: 12 x 13
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Laundry: In Basement
    Features
    • Bathroom - Half, Closet, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Bathroom, Home Office, Den, Game Room, Exercise Room, Accessory Apt.
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
    • Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry
    • Number of fireplaces: 5
    • Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 6,485
    • Total interior livable area: 6,485 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 5,740
    • Finished area below ground: 745

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
    • Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Guest House
    Lot
    • Size: 0.76 Acres
    • Features: Level
    Details
    • Additional structures: Guest House
    • Parcel number: S:13 B:011 L:0005,683140
    • Zoning: SR2

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Victorian
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1881

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $690/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $4,136,300
    • Annual tax amount: $40,536
    • Date on market: 4/9/2025
    • Exclusions: Kitchen And Dining Room Light Fixtures Are Excluded.
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