OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2019 for $975K

$2,055,159

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,635/mo

•

4,700

sq ft

172 Adams St, Milton, MA 02186

About this home

Designed by architect William Ralph Emerson, this shingle-style mansion sits high on Milton Hill, on an magnificent and sprawling 1.47 acre lot that extends to the Neponset River. This grand, three-level home has seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and six fireplaces, ornate yet intimate living and dining rooms and a library with built-in bookshelves. Built to the highest standards in the 1890s, the gracious and inviting house is ideally located a very short distance from historic Milton Village, and its MBTA Red Line trolley stop and the Neponset River walking and biking trails. The Milton Lower Mills and the Central Avenue restaurants and shops are very close by. For a buyer who is willing to renovate, this remarkable turn-of-the-20th-century home offers quick highway and transit access to downtown Boston, while situated in a village-like setting, on a spectacular and very private, waterfront parcel.

Single-familyProperty Type

1892Year Built

1.47 acresLot Size

$437Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Christine McConville • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - South End

Bought with Julie Joyce • Neponset River Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72507345

Redfin Estimate

$2,055,159

$1.1M since sold in December 2019$0 since October

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This home's estimate is 7.7% lower than the average sale price ($2.23M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$2,100,000
A
6 beds4 baths4,227 sq ft
105 Randolph Ave, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$2,100,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths4,314 sq ft
213 School St, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$3,500,000
C
6 beds4.5 baths6,072 sq ft
103 Canton Ave, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,890,000
D
5 beds3 baths5,458 sq ft
30 Magnolia Rd, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,650,000
E
4 beds3 baths4,643 sq ft
191 Adams St, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$1,120,000
F
4 beds2 baths3,194 sq ft
14 Brookside Park, Milton, MA 02186

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Market trends in 02186, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.5%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$26K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

0 days MoM

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6 MoM

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$8,900,000
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Sale history for 172 Adams St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,763 (+0.4%)

$667,700 + $451,900

$1,119,600

2022

$12,709 (−1.5%)

$667,700 + $351,500

$1,019,200

2021

$12,909 (−19.0%)

$648,400 + $334,800

$983,200

2020

$15,930 (−11.9%)

$648,500 + $565,700

$1,214,200

2019

$18,083 (+2.7%)

$629,600 + $742,400

$1,372,000

2018

$17,609 (+6.8%)

$544,400 + $730,700

$1,275,100

2017

$16,481 (+1.7%)

$518,600 + $696,800

$1,215,400

2016

$16,203 (−0.6%)

$518,600 + $681,600

$1,200,200

2015

$16,300 (+4.4%)

$502,900 + $666,400

$1,169,300

2014

$15,609 (+2.0%)

$420,500 + $620,800

$1,041,300

2013

$15,307 (+2.4%)

$420,500 + $620,800

$1,041,300

2012

$14,943 (−3.2%)

$420,500 + $620,800

$1,041,300

2011

$15,435 (+0.5%)

$490,500 + $606,500

$1,097,000

2010

$15,359 (+12.7%)

$544,000 + $606,500

$1,150,500

2009

$13,623

$544,000 + $616,400

$1,160,400

Tax history for 172 Adams St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,763 (+0.4%)

$667,700 + $451,900

$1,119,600

2022

$12,709 (−1.5%)

$667,700 + $351,500

$1,019,200

2021

$12,909 (−19.0%)

$648,400 + $334,800

$983,200

2020

$15,930 (−11.9%)

$648,500 + $565,700

$1,214,200

2019

$18,083 (+2.7%)

$629,600 + $742,400

$1,372,000

2018

$17,609 (+6.8%)

$544,400 + $730,700

$1,275,100

2017

$16,481 (+1.7%)

$518,600 + $696,800

$1,215,400

2016

$16,203 (−0.6%)

$518,600 + $681,600

$1,200,200

2015

$16,300 (+4.4%)

$502,900 + $666,400

$1,169,300

2014

$15,609 (+2.0%)

$420,500 + $620,800

$1,041,300

2013

$15,307 (+2.4%)

$420,500 + $620,800

$1,041,300

2012

$14,943 (−3.2%)

$420,500 + $620,800

$1,041,300

2011

$15,435 (+0.5%)

$490,500 + $606,500

$1,097,000

2010

$15,359 (+12.7%)

$544,000 + $606,500

$1,150,500

2009

$13,623

$544,000 + $616,400

$1,160,400

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.47 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,637

Year built

1850

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

129955

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 66.5
Length: 9.5
Width: 7
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 187
Length: 11
Width: 17
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 40
Length: 5
Width: 8
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 352
Length: 22
Width: 16
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Archway

Dining Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Slab, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 6
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Library, Sun Room, Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,700
Foundation Area: 1,878
Foundation Details: Granite
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, City View(s), Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
Marsh, Private, River, Walk to

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.47
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: City View(s), Scenic View(s), City
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $18,083
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Natural Gas, Other, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Adams Street toward Lower Mills. The property is the second house past Hutchinson's Field.
UnparsedAddress: 172 Adams St, Milton MA 02186

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,637
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 129955

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Glover Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Charles S Pierce Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

66% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Milton, MA • 02186

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Estimated sale price

$1.95M – $2.36M

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Home values near 172 Adams St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
182 Adams St, Milton, MA 9 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6448 Sq. Ft.	$2,981,187
144 Adams St, Milton, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3477 Sq. Ft.	$2,157,285
173 Adams St, Milton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4381 Sq. Ft.	$2,110,503
162 Adams St, Milton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4582 Sq. Ft.	$2,675,642
40 Canton Ave, Milton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2645 Sq. Ft.	$1,988,325
51 Randolph Ave, Milton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3860 Sq. Ft.	$2,108,421
56 Canton Ave, Milton, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3244 Sq. Ft.	$1,942,886

Address	Redfin Estimate
126 Adams St, Milton, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3420 Sq. Ft.	$1,865,123
152 Adams St, Milton, MA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5104 Sq. Ft.	$3,576,943
191 Adams St, Milton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4643 Sq. Ft.	$2,645,228
139 Adams St, Milton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3778 Sq. Ft.	$2,288,365
30 Canton Ave, Milton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4164 Sq. Ft.	$2,284,022
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50 Canton Ave, Milton, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,763,537

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145 Adams St, Milton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,934,176
185 Adams St, Milton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3783 Sq. Ft.	$2,247,190
203 Adams St, Milton, MA 7 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 7312 Sq. Ft.	$3,277,474
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59 Randolph Ave, Milton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6341 Sq. Ft.	$2,439,905
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