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.
— MLSPIN #: 73349542Map of 43 Fairmont Ave, Newton, MA 02458
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| List Price: | $4,475,000 |
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| Status: | Active |
| MLS ID: | 73349542 |
| Town: | Newton |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Zip: | 02458 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms: | 6 |
| Full Baths: | 4 |
| Half Baths: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 6,485 sqft |
| Acres: | 0.76 |
| Taxes: | 40,536 |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Flooring: | Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
| Heating: | Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas |
| Lot Features: | Level |
| Parking Features: | Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1881 |
| Roof: | Shingle |
| Directions: | Centre Street to Fairmont Avenue |
| Laundry Features: | In Basement |
| Foundation Details: | Stone, Brick/Mortar |
| Construction Materials: | Frame |
| Fireplace Features: | Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-03-25 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.76 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 33,159 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 5 |
| Rooms Total: | 12 |
| Architectural Style: | Victorian |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 5 |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry |
| Building Area Source: | Measured |
| Building Area Total: | 6,485 |
| 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 |
| Exterior Features: | Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Guest House |
| Interior 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. |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Other Structures: | Guest House |
| Parcel Number: | S:13 B:011 L:0005, 683140 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Porch, Patio |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Zoning: | SR2 |
| Covered Spaces: | 2 |
| Elementary School: | Cabot |
| Exclusions: | Kitchen And Dining Room Light Fixtures Are Excluded. |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| High School: | Newton North |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Bigelow |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Certificate Number: | 000000131045 |
| Color: | Beige |
| Comp Based On: | Net Sale Price |
| Mh:Cooling Zones, Cc:Cooling Zones, Mf:Cooling Zones, Sf:Cooling Zones: | 5 |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Heat Zones: | 5 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $690.05 |
| Page: | 315 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $690.05 |
| Square Feet Disclosures: | Includes 1, 100 square feet in carriage house |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | Yes |
| Original List Price: | $4,475,000 |
| Parking Total: | 4 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower |
| Room Bedroom2 Area: | 238 |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
| Room Bedroom2 Length: | 17 |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Width: | 14 |
| Room Bedroom3 Area: | 234 |
| Room Bedroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
| Room Bedroom3 Length: | 13 |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom3 Width: | 18 |
| Room Bedroom4 Area: | 195 |
| Room Bedroom4 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
| Room Bedroom4 Length: | 15 |
| Room Bedroom4 Level: | Third |
| Room Bedroom4 Width: | 13 |
| Room Dining Room Area: | $272.00 |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box |
| Room Dining Room Length: | 17 |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Dining Room Width: | 16 |
| Room Family Room Area: | 182 |
| Room Family Room Features: | Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Family Room Length: | 13 |
| Room Family Room Level: | Main, First |
| Room Family Room Width: | 14 |
| Room Kitchen Area: | 432 |
| Room 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 |
| Room Kitchen Length: | 24 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | Main, First |
| Room Kitchen Width: | 18 |
| Room Living Room Area: | 286 |
| Room Living Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box |
| Room Living Room Length: | 13 |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Width: | 22 |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
| Room Master Bedroom Area: | 357 |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dressing Room |
| Room Master Bedroom Length: | 17 |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Room Master Bedroom Width: | 21 |
| Room Office Area: | 156 |
| Room Office Features: | Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
| Room Office Length: | 12 |
| Room Office Level: | Third |
| Room Office Width: | 13 |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $4,136,300 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Actual |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
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MLS Property Information Network, Inc. data last updated on April 18, 2025 08:54 PM
Property Last Updated: April 03, 2025 04:02 PM
Listing Courtesy of: Compass
Listing Agent: Allison Blank
617-851-2734
