43 Fairmont Ave, Newton, MA, 02458

12 rooms
6 beds
4 Full / 1 Half baths
1881
Victorian
6,485 sqft
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.
Status:
Active
Type:
Single-family residential
Laundry Remarks:
In Basement
Zoning:
SR2
Garage:
2-car Detached
Heating:
Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling:
Central Air
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Parking:
4-car, Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Acreage:
0.76
Est. Taxes:
$40,536
Assessment
$4,136,300
Construction
Frame
Lot Description:
Level
Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Elementary School:
Cabot
Middle School:
Bigelow
High School:
Newton North
MLS #:
73349542
Compensation Based On:
Net Sale Price
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Listing courtesy of Allison Blank, Compass Phone: 617-752-6845