Welcome to 106 Walnut Hill Road—a rare opportunity to bring your vision to life in one of Newton Highlands' most coveted and timeless neighborhoods! Classic elegance meets boundless potential in this traditional center entrance Colonial style home. Set on a sunny lot framed by mature plantings and lush greenery, this home provides the ideal canvas for contractors, end-users, or savvy investors looking to craft a custom dream home in a prime Newton location. From the moment you arrive, the charming curb appeal and classic architectural lines set the stage. Step inside through the focal center entrance into a traditional layout with good flow, rich character, and the "good bones" every renovator seeks. The main level features a formal living room anchored by classic proportions, a dining room ideal for hosting, and a kitchen ready to be transformed into a modern culinary centerpiece. Upstairs, generous light-filled bedrooms offer ample space and adaptable configurations to suit modern living. Outside, the serene backyard serves as a private sanctuary—perfect for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or expansion potential. Enjoy the quiet retreat of a tree-lined residential street while remaining just moments from the vibrancy of Newton Highlands village, the MBTA Green Line T station, local parks, shops, and Newton public schools. Commuting is a breeze with easy access to Route 9, I-95, the Mass. Pike and downtown Boston. Properties with this level of promise, character, and location rarely come to market. Bring your architect, designer, and imagination to unlock the full beauty and value of this incredible property. Whether you choose to execute a thoughtful restoration or undertake a complete modern transformation, 106 Walnut Hill Road is ready for its next remarkable chapter!
Newton Highlands, located between Chestnut Hill and Newton Centre, is a residential and village-style Newton neighborhood with a walkable commercial strip and a leafy, hill-and-pond landscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Walnut Street and Lincoln Street crossroads, where espresso bars, indie salons, and small restaurants cluster under the Green Line tracks. The Newton Highlands Branch Library and the Newton Centre for the Arts act as cultural anchors, with seasonal programming that spills into nearby streets. Housing reads as classic Greater Boston: shingled Colonials, Tudors, and well-kept multifamily homes on curving side roads. Crystal Lake and Cold Spring Park set a calm, outdoorsy rhythm. The MBTA Green Line at Newton Highlands frames daily movement without overpowering the quiet blocks.
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Market insights
106 Walnut Hill Rd · $999,900
DAYS ON MARKET
17 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$999,900
Median sale price in this area is $843,256. (16% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full, unfinished basement
Two fireplaces
Six rooms
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the second floor
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the second floor
One half bathroom on the first floor
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement
Heating & cooling
Steam heat
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Porch
Gently sloping terrain
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Attached garage with one space
One open parking space
Paved driveway
Off-street parking
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Near public transportation, shopping, parks, medical facilities, a bike path, a conservation area, highway access, public schools, and a T station
Electricity and solar
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Comprising 13 distinct 'villages,' Newton remains a fiercely competitive Seller's market. With restrictive zoning, multiple T stops, and a suburban setting near Boston, this highly desirable, built-out city lacks new buildable land, ensuring new...