243 Upland Ave, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461 • Newton Highlands

$2,100,000

$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! • Updated Jun 19, 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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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

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

Financial

Annual Tax $15,477

Assessed Value $1,579,300

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Broker Is Related To The Owners. Architectural Floor Plans Attached As Well. Larger Than Listed On Public Record.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 10 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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Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope, Elevated, Wooded, Steep Slope

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Nearby Schools

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

Elementary Schools

3 schools

Countryside School

0.3 mi | #110 of 824 | Score: 58.7

Improved 6 spots from last year

+0.5 above state avg

369 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades K-05

Needham Montessori School

0.9 mi

Grades 01-03

Confidence Connection

1.2 mi

Grades PK-08

Middle Schools

2 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

High Schools

3 schools

Fusion Academy

0.5 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+

Needham High School

2.1 mi | #4 of 346 | Score: 78.0

Improved 7 spots from last year

+19.8 above state avg

1,633 students Moderate

20 sports • 2,794 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

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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 Jun 19, 2026 3:05 AM EDT

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