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About this home
Nestled in the highly coveted Columbine neighborhood, this picture-perfect home is overflowing with charm, character, and timeless detail. Perched high on the lot and surrounded by mature trees, it enjoys a wonderful treehouse-like setting, where nature fills every window and creates a peaceful sense of retreat.Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully renovated over the years, the home beautifully blends its original character with the comforts of modern living. Sunlight pours into the inviting rooms, highlighting the warm architectural details and creating spaces that feel both elegant and welcoming. Whether gathering with friends or enjoying a quiet evening at home, every room has a special warmth and personality. The enchanting backyard feels as though it was borrowed from Beacon Hill, offering a private oasis with charming landscaping and intimate outdoor spaces perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply unwinding at the end of the day. Central air adds modern convenience, while the home's tasteful updates ensure it is move-in ready without sacrificing its soul. A rare opportunity to own a truly special home in one of the area's most beloved neighborhoods, this Columbine gem offers the perfect combination of charm, comfort, and character in a setting that feels worlds away, yet remains close to everything.
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
5,854 sq ftLot Size
$601Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Matthew Freeman• Coldwell Banker Realty - Milton
Columbine Cliffs, located between Blue Hills Reservation and Milton Village, is a residential and hillside Milton neighborhood with wooded slopes and winding lanes. The character concentrates around the Milton Village stretch of Adams Street near Eliot Street, where independent cafés, small shops, and sidewalk bustle set the tone. Landmark homes lean Colonial and mid-century, with stone walls and deep setbacks that follow the terrain. Trailheads and overlooks in the Blue Hills shape daily routines with long walks and quick escapes into pine and granite. Community touchstones include Steel & Rye, the Milton Art Center, and the Eustis Estate Museum.
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Offer insights
68 Avalon Rd · $1,249,000
$1.32M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.32M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.1%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Custom built closets and cabinets
Exercise room
Sun room
Storm doors
Insulated windows
Full basement
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second floor with hardwood flooring
Bedroom 2 on second floor with hardwood flooring
Bedroom 3 on second floor with hardwood flooring
Bedroom 4 on second floor with hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (one on second floor, one 3/4 in basement)
One half bathroom on first floor
Kitchen
Hardwood flooring
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Steam heating
Central air conditioning
Heating and cooling present
Exterior features
Porch
Patio
Corner lot
Scenic views
Paved public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
White exterior
Renovated since original construction
Parking
One-car garage (covered)
Two off-street open parking spaces
Total of three parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Stone foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Community features include public transportation, shopping, pool, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, bike path, conservation area, private and public schools, and a T-Station
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
WONDERFUL NEIGHBORHOOD IN SOUGHT AFTER COLUMBINES. GRACIOUS 8 ROOM DUTCH COLONIAL, LARGE FIREPL. LIVING ROOM WITH WAINSCOTTING, DININGRM.,DEN, CHERRY KITCHEN, 4 BEDRMS.
MLS PIN #50333586
Aug 9, 1996
Sold
$184,000
$89/sq ft
Jun 22, 1996
Listing Removed
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May 31, 1996
Listed
$189,000
$91/sq ft
COLUMBINE AERIE HIDEAWAY WITH MANY UPDATES AND IMPROVEMENTS. BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM CHERRY CABINET EAT IN KITCHEN. HANDSOME AND SPACIOUS LIVING AND DINING ROOMS WITH MUCH DETAIL AND DEEP WINDOWS. LIBRARY SUN ROOM SPACIOUS SECOND FLOOR WITH
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,175 (+2.4%)
$415,000 + $389,800
$804,800
2022
$8,956 (+4.7%)
$415,000 + $303,200
$718,200
2021
$8,556 (+2.2%)
$362,800 + $288,800
$651,600
2020
$8,373 (+2.5%)
$356,000 + $282,200
$638,200
2019
$8,166 (+3.3%)
$345,600 + $274,000
$619,600
2018
$7,906 (+6.9%)
$301,600 + $270,900
$572,500
2017
$7,393 (+1.5%)
$287,200 + $258,000
$545,200
2016
$7,282 (+1.6%)
$287,200 + $252,200
$539,400
2015
$7,169 (+3.5%)
$268,000 + $246,300
$514,300
2014
$6,925 (+7.2%)
$233,300 + $228,700
$462,000
2013
$6,458 (+2.4%)
$210,600 + $228,700
$439,300
2012
$6,304 (+3.2%)
$210,600 + $228,700
$439,300
2011
$6,106 (+7.8%)
$210,600 + $223,400
$434,000
2010
$5,666 (+12.7%)
$201,000 + $223,400
$424,400
2009
$5,027
$201,000 + $227,200
$428,200
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,784
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,784
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
129152
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
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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Sun exposure
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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4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 68 Avalon Rd
$1,256,181
$7,181 over list price of $1.25M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $765K to $1.6M.