This beautiful Victorian home is an ideal living oasis with a combination of historic character and modern amenities. The spacious, warm first floor welcomes you with oversized living and dining rooms, a chef’s kitchen with island, an office, and an expansive family room/solarium. Everywhere you look, you are surrounded by tall ceilings and oversized windows, peacefully ensconced in the privacy of an abutting 100+ acres of conservation land. The second floor has 4 large bedrooms and a full bath. The third floor has two more bedrooms and another full bath. The large basement offers storage and future development potential. The home also features a private, detached carriage house. With over 1000 SF, it has a first-floor living room, bedroom, eat-in kitchen, and two full baths. The second floor features a MASSIVE open space which would make an ideal studio or home office. The home is an 8 minute walk to Newton Center and a 10 minute walk to the Chestnut Hill Mall.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$781Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listed by Team Pearlstein• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with MB Associates• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Gracious Victorian & Carriage House awaits you at the end of a beautiful tree lined street next to the Webster Conservation Land.With such a perfect setting you will forget that you are just steps away from Newton Center.This wonderful home has been lovingly maintained with perfect Victorian details thruout.Many upgrades & a spetacular familyroom addition.6 bedrooms & 4 full baths are in the main house.Plus, a Superb sunfilled Carriage House with 2 bedrooms & 2 baths will take your breath away!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$28,515 (+3.8%)
$1,369,800 + $1,572,900
$2,942,700
2025
$27,465 (+3.4%)
$1,304,600 + $1,498,000
$2,802,600
2024
$26,557 (+4.0%)
$1,266,600 + $1,454,400
$2,721,000
2023
$25,546 (+8.5%)
$1,001,900 + $1,507,500
$2,509,400
2022
$23,543 (+3.6%)
$927,700 + $1,310,200
$2,237,900
2021
$22,717 (+3.1%)
$875,200 + $1,236,000
$2,111,200
2020
$22,041 (+2.9%)
$875,200 + $1,236,000
$2,111,200
2019
$21,419 (+5.9%)
$849,700 + $1,200,000
$2,049,700
2018
$20,221 (+3.1%)
$750,800 + $1,118,100
$1,868,900
2017
$19,606 (+4.6%)
$708,300 + $1,054,800
$1,763,100
2016
$18,752 (+4.9%)
$662,000 + $985,800
$1,647,800
2015
$17,879 (+2.4%)
$618,700 + $921,300
$1,540,000
2014
$17,452 (+5.5%)
$565,000 + $874,900
$1,439,900
2013
$16,544 (+2.9%)
$565,000 + $874,900
$1,439,900
2012
$16,084 (+5.2%)
$565,000 + $874,900
$1,439,900
2011
$15,292 (+2.6%)
$560,600 + $842,300
$1,402,900
2010
$14,902 (+2.4%)
$572,000 + $859,500
$1,431,500
2009
$14,549
$583,700 + $877,000
$1,460,700
Tax history for 175 Elgin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$28,515 (+3.8%)
$1,369,800 + $1,572,900
$2,942,700
2025
$27,465 (+3.4%)
$1,304,600 + $1,498,000
$2,802,600
2024
$26,557 (+4.0%)
$1,266,600 + $1,454,400
$2,721,000
2023
$25,546 (+8.5%)
$1,001,900 + $1,507,500
$2,509,400
2022
$23,543 (+3.6%)
$927,700 + $1,310,200
$2,237,900
2021
$22,717 (+3.1%)
$875,200 + $1,236,000
$2,111,200
2020
$22,041 (+2.9%)
$875,200 + $1,236,000
$2,111,200
2019
$21,419 (+5.9%)
$849,700 + $1,200,000
$2,049,700
2018
$20,221 (+3.1%)
$750,800 + $1,118,100
$1,868,900
2017
$19,606 (+4.6%)
$708,300 + $1,054,800
$1,763,100
2016
$18,752 (+4.9%)
$662,000 + $985,800
$1,647,800
2015
$17,879 (+2.4%)
$618,700 + $921,300
$1,540,000
2014
$17,452 (+5.5%)
$565,000 + $874,900
$1,439,900
2013
$16,544 (+2.9%)
$565,000 + $874,900
$1,439,900
2012
$16,084 (+5.2%)
$565,000 + $874,900
$1,439,900
2011
$15,292 (+2.6%)
$560,600 + $842,300
$1,402,900
2010
$14,902 (+2.4%)
$572,000 + $859,500
$1,431,500
2009
$14,549
$583,700 + $877,000
$1,460,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Exterior Features: Deck, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Guest House
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Guest House
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.54
Lot Features: Cleared
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $22,717
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Langley Road to Elgin Street (at the end of dead end street)
UnparsedAddress: 175 Elgin St, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,083
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2047986S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bowen
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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