Ideally located in Newton Highlands, this lovely Victorian-era residence, with period style shingle exterior, is steps away from the Hyde Playground, the “T”, and all that Newton Highlands has to offer. It is within the popular Zervas School district. The front porch opens to an architecturally interesting first floor with high ceilings, beautiful woodwork, and abundant light. The open-concept first floor features a spacious living room and a dining room/family room area that opens to a nicely appointed updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, and access to a delightful deck with views of the level yard with mature plantings. The first floor has a full, bathroom. An elegant staircase leads to the second floor which is comprised of a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, two other bedrooms, a renovated bathroom, and a sleeping porch. The versatile third floor, with skylights, could be used as a bedroom and or office. Village shops and restaurants are nearby.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
5,812 sq ftLot Size
$836Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Debby Belt• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Bought with The Kennedy Lynch GoldTeam• Hammond Residential Real Estate
VILLAGE VICTORIAN IN THE HEART OF NEWTON HIGHLANDS - Scalloped shingled exterior, open floor-plan, nooks and crannies. An elegant living room is adjacent to the dining room which opens to the remodeled kitchen: granite counters, stainless steal appliances, cabinets galore. There is a beautiful deck through atrium doors to the private yard. A remodeled full bathroom completes this level. On the second floor is the light-filled master bedroom and two additional bedrooms, one with access to an attractive sleeping porch with a large closet. There is also a very pretty remodeled bathroom. A beautiful staircase leads to the third floor with 3 skylights and a cathedral ceiling. This versatile space is used as a bedroom and an office. This special home is convenient to shops, restaurants, public transportation.
MLS PIN #30736366
Sep 8, 2003
Sold
$595,000
$331/sq ft
Jul 30, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jun 19, 2003
Listed
$599,000
$334/sq ft
CHARMING SCALLOP SHINGLE&CLAPBOARD VILLAGE VICTORIAN IN SOUGHT-AFTER HIGHLANDS.5 BRS (2 W/NO CLOSETS)&SLEEPING PORCH DR W/WAINSCOTTING,CHINA CAB,2002 DECK OVERLOOKS REAR&SIDE YARD&BEYOND.CONV.TO SHOPS,TRANS.WELL WORTH UPDATING.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,079 (+3.8%)
$927,400 + $319,100
$1,246,500
2025
$11,634 (+3.4%)
$883,200 + $303,900
$1,187,100
2024
$11,248 (+6.0%)
$857,500 + $295,000
$1,152,500
2023
$10,608 (+4.5%)
$645,400 + $396,600
$1,042,000
2022
$10,150 (+25.2%)
$597,600 + $367,200
$964,800
2021
$8,110 (+3.1%)
$563,800 + $189,900
$753,700
2020
$7,869 (+2.9%)
$563,800 + $189,900
$753,700
2019
$7,646 (+5.4%)
$547,400 + $184,300
$731,700
2018
$7,252 (+3.1%)
$495,300 + $174,900
$670,200
2017
$7,031 (+4.6%)
$467,300 + $165,000
$632,300
2016
$6,724 (+4.9%)
$436,700 + $154,200
$590,900
2015
$6,411 (+0.2%)
$408,100 + $144,100
$552,200
2014
$6,399 (+5.5%)
$374,400 + $153,600
$528,000
2013
$6,067 (+2.9%)
$374,400 + $153,600
$528,000
2012
$5,898 (+4.2%)
$374,400 + $153,600
$528,000
2011
$5,660 (+2.6%)
$373,900 + $145,400
$519,300
2010
$5,516 (+2.4%)
$381,500 + $148,400
$529,900
2009
$5,385
$389,300 + $151,400
$540,700
Tax history for 18 Mountfort Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,079 (+3.8%)
$927,400 + $319,100
$1,246,500
2025
$11,634 (+3.4%)
$883,200 + $303,900
$1,187,100
2024
$11,248 (+6.0%)
$857,500 + $295,000
$1,152,500
2023
$10,608 (+4.5%)
$645,400 + $396,600
$1,042,000
2022
$10,150 (+25.2%)
$597,600 + $367,200
$964,800
2021
$8,110 (+3.1%)
$563,800 + $189,900
$753,700
2020
$7,869 (+2.9%)
$563,800 + $189,900
$753,700
2019
$7,646 (+5.4%)
$547,400 + $184,300
$731,700
2018
$7,252 (+3.1%)
$495,300 + $174,900
$670,200
2017
$7,031 (+4.6%)
$467,300 + $165,000
$632,300
2016
$6,724 (+4.9%)
$436,700 + $154,200
$590,900
2015
$6,411 (+0.2%)
$408,100 + $144,100
$552,200
2014
$6,399 (+5.5%)
$374,400 + $153,600
$528,000
2013
$6,067 (+2.9%)
$374,400 + $153,600
$528,000
2012
$5,898 (+4.2%)
$374,400 + $153,600
$528,000
2011
$5,660 (+2.6%)
$373,900 + $145,400
$519,300
2010
$5,516 (+2.4%)
$381,500 + $148,400
$529,900
2009
$5,385
$389,300 + $151,400
$540,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Level
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,248
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: In Newton Highlands, take Lincoln Street to Mountfort Road
UnparsedAddress: 18 Mountfort Road, Newton MA 02461
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,524
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2400599S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Zervas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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