Gray multi-story house with a broad balcony, brick steps, and a stone walkway through the lawn.
Gray shingle-sided house with steep gables and a second-story balcony, surrounded by mature trees and shrubs.
Gray house front with a covered porch, balcony, and flower-framed entrance steps.
Entry foyer with a glass-paneled door, patterned rug, and white staircase with wood treads.
Living room with coral-red walls, expansive white-trimmed windows, and a beige sofa.
Dining room with teal walls, a dark wood table, upholstered chairs, and large windows overlooking leafy trees.
Bright kitchen with a double-basin sink beneath tall windows and a glass-front built-in cabinet.
Dining room with a dark wood table, upholstered chairs, chandelier, and tall windows overlooking greenery.
Kitchen with white cabinetry, gas range, and round wooden dining table.
Kitchen dining nook with a round wooden table, curved chairs, and terracotta wall.
Bright kitchen with white cabinetry, large windows, and warm wood flooring.
Dining nook with wooden chairs, a black pedestal table, and a large window.
Kitchen and dining area with white cabinets, hardwood floors, and a round table by large windows.
Dining room with a round table, four upholstered chairs, rose walls, and a built-in glass-front cabinet.
Living room with a wood-trimmed fireplace, blue walls, and built-in display shelves.
Living room with blue walls, a wood fireplace mantel, built-in shelves, and large windows.
Living room with blue walls, large windows, beige seating, and a glass coffee table.
Blue sitting room with a bay window, two upholstered chairs, and a wooden piano.
Living room with red walls, large windows overlooking trees, and a beige sofa with matching accent chairs.
Bedroom with a white bed, blue carpet, green walls, and large sunlit windows.
Furnished bedroom with pale blue-green walls, leafy window views, and an ornate wooden dresser.
Bright home office with wraparound built-in desks, open shelving, and blue carpeting.
Blue room with a pale green chair and small desk beside a large window.
Blue bedroom with a white bed, two tall windows, and a large coral-colored rug.
Bedroom with pale yellow walls, blue carpet, patterned bedspread, and a large tree-facing window.
Bathroom with a white pedestal sink beside a large window overlooking a neighboring house.
Stair hall with polished wood stairs, white railings, a patterned rug, and a skylight.
Attic office with teal carpet, a dark desk, two chairs, and a skylight.
Attic bedroom with a bed, sloped ceiling, three windows, and teal carpet
Wood deck with white railings and patio furniture, surrounded by leafy trees.
House exterior with a spacious furnished wood deck, white railings, and potted flowers.
Wooden deck with white railings, outdoor chairs, and potted flowers overlooking a tree-lined street.
Backyard deck with outdoor dining set, turquoise patterned rug, and leafy trees.
Rear of a green two-story house with a raised deck, enclosed sunroom, and brick garden path.
Gray two-story house with white trim, steep shingle roof, brick chimney, and a side porch.
Gray gabled house with a brick chimney, surrounded by mature trees and a driveway.
Aerial view of homes along a wooded lake, with a street intersection in the foreground.
Aerial view of a lake surrounded by wooded neighborhoods, with a distant city skyline.
First-floor plan showing the kitchen, dining and living rooms, family area, and patio.
Second-floor plan with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, halls, stairs, and a balcony.
Third-floor plan showing a bedroom, office, storage room, walk-in closet, hall, and stairs.
Lower-level floor plan showing a basement and laundry room.
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$2,200,000

131 Lake Ave

6 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,935 Sq.Ft. 9,875 Sq.Ft.

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Description

Prime Newton Centre location by Crystal Lake. This stunning 1893 Victorian-era residence offers seasonal views of Crystal Lake. The house features 6 beds, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 decks, and 3-car parking. The architecture of the house is full of period charm and character, with large windows providing abundant natural light, crown molding, hardwood floors, and large formal rooms with great ceiling height. The main level is well suited for entertaining with a spacious living room, a wood-burning fireplace, a large family room, elegant dining room, and an eat-in kitchen with updated appliances and a walk in pantry. The second level is comprised of a wonderful primary bedroom with a bathroom and a balcony overlooking the lake; five other additional bedrooms; and another full bathroom. The two decks provide fall and winter views of the lake and surrounding greenery. This is truly a beautiful property & the location affords easy access to public transportation and village shops & restaurants.

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Location

131 Lake Ave, Newton, MA 02459

Status

Sold

Date Sold

May 10, 2024

Property Amenities

Interior
Laundry room In Basement
Fireplace Living Room
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator
Flooring Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Total Bedrooms: 6
Half Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 2
Other Interior Features Bedroom
Area & Lot
Total area 2,935 Sq.Ft.
Lot Area 9,875 Sq.Ft.
Living area 2,935 Sq.Ft.
MLS® ID 73205818
Year Built 1893
Elementary School Mason Rice
Water Frontage Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Architecture Styles Victorian
Type Residential
Status Sold
Exterior
Air conditioning Ductless
Heat type Forced Air, Natural Gas
Disability Features No
Water Source Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Other Exterior Features Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Storage, ET Irrigation Controller
Parking Off Street
Lot Features Corner Lot
Roof Shingle
Finance
Sales Price $2,200,000
Real Estate Tax $20,275 yearly
Pierre Johnsson

Pierre Johnsson

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Senior Sales Associate

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(617) 991-8337

EMAIL

[email protected]

CONTACT AGENT
Zach Christman

Zach Christman

TITLE

Senior Sales Associate

PHONE

(617) 821-0222

EMAIL

[email protected]

CONTACT AGENT
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"This stunning 1893 Victorian-era residence offers seasonal views of Crystal Lake."

— Christman Johnsson Group

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