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$13,000 Total Monthly Price

243 Upland Ave

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Newton, MA 02461

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  • Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • Square Feet

    3,847 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Spa
  • Sub-Zero Refrigerator
  • Open Floorplan
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
243 Upland Ave
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About This Home

$12,000 deposit, Available Now

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. The residence offers 4 bedrooms,3 full baths,and 2 half baths,including two fully renovated designer baths featuring a slipper tub and Italian marble vanity. The chef’s kitchen boasts a Sub-Zero refrigerator,chefs 6-burner gas convection range with center griddle,wine fridge,and powered skylight. Enjoy two level deck,three wood-burning fireplaces plus a gas fireplace. The grand primary suite includes a spa-like bath,large walk-in closet +Accessory room. Updates throughout preserve historic charm while providing modern comfort,including a new architectural shingle roof. In-law or home office suite potential. MLS ID 73535311

243 Upland Ave is a house located in Middlesex County and the 02461 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Newton School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1914 | Remodeled

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Fireplace in Primary Bedroom Freestanding Bathtub Dual Closets Linen Closet Walk-In Closet Primary bedroom located on second floor 5 Bathrooms 4 Bedrooms

Flooring

Engineered Wood Ceramic Tile Wall to Wall Carpet Laminate

Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

Open Floorplan Dining Room with Fireplace 4 Fireplaces Living Room with Fireplace Skylights Bay Window Wet Bar Crown Molding Recessed Lighting Ceiling Fan 3,847 Sq Ft Home Decorative Lighting

Kitchen

Sub-Zero Refrigerator Fireplace in Kitchen Stainless Steel Appliances Wine Cooler Kitchen Island Stove Range Freezer Dishwasher Trash Compactor Disposal

Laundry

Dryer Laundry on main level Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $12,000 Property Available on 6/12/26 12 Month Lease Term Assessor Parcel Number S:83 B:027 L:0027,707518 Rent includes occupancy only

Location

Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools

Lot Details

26,250 Sq Ft Lot Fenced Yard

Outdoor Features

Deck Balcony Enclosed Patio or Porch Outdoor Storage Breezeway Rain Gutters

Parking

5 Open Parking Spaces 5 Car Parking Spaces

Pool

Spa

Schools

Countryside Elementary School Brown Middle School Newton South High School

Utilities

No Cooling High Speed Internet Heating System Uses Natural Gas Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat Cable TV Available

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops Coin Laundry

Overview

Near Conservation Area No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Pets Allowed

Recreation

Tennis Courts Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Security Deposit - Refundable
      $12,000

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

  • Listed by Adam Kotkin | Red Tree Real Estate
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Under 30 minutes

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City - Newton

Located seven miles west of downtown Boston, Newton combines residential comfort with easy city access. Known as "The Garden City," this community features tree-lined streets, expansive parks, and thirteen distinct villages. The housing market reflects the area's desirability, with current average rents ranging from $2,415 for studios to $4,899 for three-bedroom homes. Crystal Lake offers swimming and outdoor recreation, while the historic Heartbreak Hill, a challenging section of the Boston Marathon route, provides scenic views of the area.

Newton's educational landscape includes Boston College's Gothic campus in Chestnut Hill and highly regarded public schools. Housing options span from apartments near MBTA stations in Newton Centre to historic Victorian homes in West Newton and contemporary residences in Newtonville. The Newton History Museum at Jackson Homestead, a documented Underground Railroad site, preserves local history.

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Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Fenced Lot
  • Porch
  • Deck
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Boston College
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
Boston College, Brighton
Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
Babson College
Drive: 12 min 5.8 mi
Brandeis University
Drive: 14 min 6.7 mi
243 Upland Ave is within 8 minutes or 3.9 miles from Boston College. It is also near Boston College, Brighton and Babson College.
Schools
Countryside Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
368 Students
Attendance Zone
Lyndon K-8 School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
524 Students
Nearby
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
698 Students
Attendance Zone
Newton South High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,865 Students
Attendance Zone
Integrated Learning Academy-Newton
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
8 Students
Nearby
Solomon Schechter Day School Of Greater Boston
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
406 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Newton include Newton Highlands Station, located 0.9 mile from 243 Upland Ave. 243 Upland Ave is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 14.1 miles or 26 minutes away, and Worcester Regional, located 42.2 miles or 61 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Newton Highlands Station
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Eliot Station
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Newton Centre Station
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Waban Station
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Chestnut Hill Station
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Needham Heights
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Needham Center
Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
Newtonville
Drive: 10 min 4.9 mi
Hersey
Drive: 10 min 5.0 mi
West Newton
Drive: 12 min 6.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 26 min 14.1 mi
Worcester Regional
 Drive: 61 min 42.2 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 243 Upland Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Highlands Plaza
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Newton Nexus Shopping Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Needham Street Village Shops
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
243 Upland Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Cutler Park Reservation
 Drive: 4 min 2.4 mi
Hemlock Gorge Reservation
 Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Hammond Pond Reservation
 Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Brook Farm Historic Site
 Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation
 Drive: 8 min 4.2 mi
243 Upland Ave has 5 parks within 4.2 miles, including Cutler Park Reservation, Hemlock Gorge Reservation, and Hammond Pond Reservation.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham
Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
Newton - Wellesley Hospital
Drive: 7 min 3.9 mi
Bournewood Hospital
Drive: 7 min 3.9 mi
243 Upland Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.9 miles, the nearest is Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham which is 3.8 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Military Reservation
Drive: 18 min 9.9 mi
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 25 min 13.8 mi
Fort Miller
Drive: 49 min 27.6 mi
243 Upland Ave has 3 military bases within 27.6 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation which is 9.9 miles away and a 18 minute drive.

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