Off Market Jun 2005 for $1.2M

$2,460,038

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,908/mo

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3,754

sq ft

85 Columbine Rd, Milton, MA 02186

About this home

Gorgeous 1894 three-story home on choice site high above Columbine Road. Architect Alexander Wadsworth Longfellow built it for his cousin, father of geodesic dome inventor Buckminster Fuller, whose childhood home it was. The beautiful central staircase with windowseat at landing, inglenook in library, leaded glass windows in dining room, corinthian columns in fp lr have been preserved. One of Milton's distinguished properties.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

1.4 acresLot Size

$655Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

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

Bought with Josephine Wallace • Conway - Milton

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•Source:MLS PIN #70174905

Redfin Estimate

$2,460,038

$1.2M since sold in June 2005$14K since July

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This home's estimate is 54% higher than the average sale price ($1.60M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,890,000
A
5 beds3 baths5,458 sq ft
30 Magnolia Rd, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,400,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,853 sq ft
424 Brook Rd, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$1,650,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths2,462 sq ft
67 Frothingham St, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,895,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,620 sq ft
50 W Side Rd, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD JAN 6, 2026
$2,050,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths3,282 sq ft
32 Columbine Rd, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD MAR 3, 2026
$697,000
F
5 beds4 baths2,775 sq ft
96 Houston Ave, Milton, MA 02186

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Market trends in 02186, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.6%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

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17 MoM

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$950,000
4 beds2 baths1,641 sq ft
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$699,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,350 sq ft
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Sale history for 85 Columbine Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70174905

Jun 29, 2005

Sold

$1,251,000

$333/sq ft

Apr 25, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Apr 16, 2005

Listed

$1,185,000

$316/sq ft

MLS PIN #30225897

Aug 10, 1998

Sold

$680,000

$181/sq ft

May 26, 1998

Listed

$695,000

$185/sq ft

May 26, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,491 (+7.4%)

$623,000 + $1,262,200

$1,885,200

2022

$20,011 (+0.4%)

$623,000 + $981,700

$1,604,700

2021

$19,923 (+1.0%)

$581,700 + $935,700

$1,517,400

2020

$19,732 (+2.5%)

$581,600 + $922,400

$1,504,000

2019

$19,247 (+4.4%)

$564,700 + $895,600

$1,460,300

2018

$18,427 (+6.8%)

$459,600 + $874,700

$1,334,300

2017

$17,248 (+6.3%)

$437,700 + $834,300

$1,272,000

2016

$16,220 (+19.8%)

$383,000 + $818,500

$1,201,500

2015

$13,540 (−3.0%)

$328,300 + $643,000

$971,300

2014

$13,957 (+2.0%)

$328,300 + $602,800

$931,100

2013

$13,687 (+2.4%)

$328,300 + $602,800

$931,100

2012

$13,361 (+1.1%)

$328,300 + $602,800

$931,100

2011

$13,222 (+1.5%)

$328,300 + $611,400

$939,700

2010

$13,032 (+12.7%)

$364,800 + $611,400

$976,200

2009

$11,567

$364,800 + $620,500

$985,300

Tax history for 85 Columbine Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,491 (+7.4%)

$623,000 + $1,262,200

$1,885,200

2022

$20,011 (+0.4%)

$623,000 + $981,700

$1,604,700

2021

$19,923 (+1.0%)

$581,700 + $935,700

$1,517,400

2020

$19,732 (+2.5%)

$581,600 + $922,400

$1,504,000

2019

$19,247 (+4.4%)

$564,700 + $895,600

$1,460,300

2018

$18,427 (+6.8%)

$459,600 + $874,700

$1,334,300

2017

$17,248 (+6.3%)

$437,700 + $834,300

$1,272,000

2016

$16,220 (+19.8%)

$383,000 + $818,500

$1,201,500

2015

$13,540 (−3.0%)

$328,300 + $643,000

$971,300

2014

$13,957 (+2.0%)

$328,300 + $602,800

$931,100

2013

$13,687 (+2.4%)

$328,300 + $602,800

$931,100

2012

$13,361 (+1.1%)

$328,300 + $602,800

$931,100

2011

$13,222 (+1.5%)

$328,300 + $611,400

$939,700

2010

$13,032 (+12.7%)

$364,800 + $611,400

$976,200

2009

$11,567

$364,800 + $620,500

$985,300

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.64 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,755

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

129247

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: 8
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bedroom, Bathroom, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,754
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: white

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Sprinkler System

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.4
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 475
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,092.30
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between Central Avenue and Lancaster Lane
UnparsedAddress: 85 Columbine Rd, Milton MA 02186

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,755
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Norfolk County
APN: 129247

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Ask Listing Agent
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Glover Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Charles S Pierce Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Milton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

64% 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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Historical weather

Milton, MA • 02186

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.34M – $2.83M

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Home values near 85 Columbine Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
88 Columbine Rd, Milton, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4391 Sq. Ft.	$2,515,844
68 Columbine Rd, Milton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3086 Sq. Ft.	$1,872,146

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Columbine Rd, Milton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2040 Sq. Ft.	$1,624,638
64 Columbine Rd, Milton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2344 Sq. Ft.	$1,697,062

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Columbine Rd, Milton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2328 Sq. Ft.	$1,763,371
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