Off market jul 2008 for $729K

$1,822,917

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,177/mo

•

3,285

sq ft

229 Adams St, Milton, MA 02186

About this home

Set among other lovely old properties on Milton Hill, this c 1900 Victorian home is at present filled with the warmth of an active family. Welcoming entrance hall, multiple fireplaces, cozy window seats, handsome staircase with pretty window at landing. Young kitchen (eat-in, corian, name-brand appliances) and baths (marble, tiled). Recent roof. Substantial garage w loft above. Hutchinson's Field (watch July 4 fireworks here) is across the street. Milton Village & trolley a short distance away.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.32 acresLot Size

$555Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Josephine Mccloskey • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Milton - Adams St.

Bought with Josephine Mccloskey • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Milton - Adams St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70724992

Redfin Estimate

$1,822,917

$1.1M since sold in July 2008$42K since October

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This home's estimate is 17.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$2,100,000
A
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SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$1,650,000
B
5 beds2.5 baths2,462 sq ft
67 Frothingham St, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$1,120,000
C
4 beds2 baths3,194 sq ft
14 Brookside Park, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD NOV 3, 2026
$1,275,000
D
5 beds1.5 baths2,184 sq ft
19 Gaskins Rd, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,400,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,853 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,750,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths3,183 sq ft
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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

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

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OPEN FRI, 12PM TO 1PM
$2,700,000
3 beds3.5 baths5,039 sq ft
114 Hillside St, Milton, MA 02186
OPEN NOV 21, 11AM TO 12PM
$965,000
6 beds4 baths2,775 sq ft
96 Houston Ave, Milton, MA 02186
EARLY ACCESS
$929,000
4 beds2 baths1,450 sq ft
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$8,900,000
7 beds5.5 baths10,707 sq ft
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Sale history for 229 Adams St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jul 29, 2008

Sold

$729,000

$222/sq ft

MLS PIN #70724992

Jul 29, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jul 29, 2008

Sold

$729,000

$222/sq ft

Apr 29, 2008

Contingent

—

Mar 18, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Mar 12, 2008

Listed

$729,000

$222/sq ft

MLS PIN #50288022

Nov 17, 1995

Sold

$354,000

$108/sq ft

Sep 25, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Jun 5, 1995

Listed

$379,900

$116/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,771 (+4.0%)

$591,800 + $703,900

$1,295,700

2022

$14,206 (+2.7%)

$591,800 + $547,400

$1,139,200

2021

$13,839 (+0.8%)

$531,300 + $522,700

$1,054,000

2020

$13,724 (+2.5%)

$531,200 + $514,800

$1,046,000

2019

$13,386 (+12.4%)

$515,700 + $499,900

$1,015,600

2018

$11,910 (+6.9%)

$372,200 + $490,200

$862,400

2017

$11,145 (+1.5%)

$354,500 + $467,400

$821,900

2016

$10,981 (−0.7%)

$354,500 + $458,900

$813,400

2015

$11,061 (+4.1%)

$343,600 + $449,900

$793,500

2014

$10,628 (+2.0%)

$286,300 + $422,700

$709,000

2013

$10,422 (+2.4%)

$286,300 + $422,700

$709,000

2012

$10,174 (−1.4%)

$286,300 + $422,700

$709,000

2011

$10,318 (+0.5%)

$319,000 + $414,300

$733,300

2010

$10,263 (+12.8%)

$354,500 + $414,300

$768,800

2009

$9,095

$354,500 + $420,200

$774,700

Tax history for 229 Adams St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,771 (+4.0%)

$591,800 + $703,900

$1,295,700

2022

$14,206 (+2.7%)

$591,800 + $547,400

$1,139,200

2021

$13,839 (+0.8%)

$531,300 + $522,700

$1,054,000

2020

$13,724 (+2.5%)

$531,200 + $514,800

$1,046,000

2019

$13,386 (+12.4%)

$515,700 + $499,900

$1,015,600

2018

$11,910 (+6.9%)

$372,200 + $490,200

$862,400

2017

$11,145 (+1.5%)

$354,500 + $467,400

$821,900

2016

$10,981 (−0.7%)

$354,500 + $458,900

$813,400

2015

$11,061 (+4.1%)

$343,600 + $449,900

$793,500

2014

$10,628 (+2.0%)

$286,300 + $422,700

$709,000

2013

$10,422 (+2.4%)

$286,300 + $422,700

$709,000

2012

$10,174 (−1.4%)

$286,300 + $422,700

$709,000

2011

$10,318 (+0.5%)

$319,000 + $414,300

$733,300

2010

$10,263 (+12.8%)

$354,500 + $414,300

$768,800

2009

$9,095

$354,500 + $420,200

$774,700

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.32 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,508

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

130009

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,285
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,826
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer, Private Sewer, City/Town Sewer, Private Sewerage
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Adams,corner Churchills Lane,across from Captain Robert Bennet Forbes House
UnparsedAddress: 229 Adams St, Milton MA 02186

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,508
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 130009

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Listing Agent
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

Milton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

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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, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

67% 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

$1.73M – $2.10M

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Home values near 229 Adams St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 Adams St, Milton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3765 Sq. Ft.	$2,628,069
185 Adams St, Milton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3783 Sq. Ft.	$2,247,190
247 Adams St, Milton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4973 Sq. Ft.	$2,596,270
201 Adams St, Milton, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3066 Sq. Ft.	$2,051,447
24 Forbes Rd, Milton, MA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3981 Sq. Ft.	$2,595,045
90 Forbes Rd, Milton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3524 Sq. Ft.	$2,004,400
34 Milton Hill Rd, Milton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3085 Sq. Ft.	$2,174,809

Address	Redfin Estimate
244 Adams St, Milton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3876 Sq. Ft.	$2,205,569
233 Adams St, Milton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4659 Sq. Ft.	$2,751,543
263 Adams St, Milton, MA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 7506 Sq. Ft.	$3,098,777
12 Forbes Rd, Milton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	$1,917,343
62 Forbes Rd, Milton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3650 Sq. Ft.	$2,051,687
22 Milton Hill Rd, Milton, MA 8 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4214 Sq. Ft.	$3,291,964
144 Randolph Ave, Milton, MA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 7317 Sq. Ft.	$3,471,231

Address	Redfin Estimate
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241 Adams St, Milton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4432 Sq. Ft.	$2,348,767
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