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147 Canton Ave, Milton, MA, 02186

8beds
5baths
4,500sqft
$1,995,000
$443price/sqft
$13,264/moest. monthly cost
$530,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Looking for a home with historical significance? A home with character, charm, and lots of space? 147 Canton Avenue has arrived. Guests are greeted by a large foyer, 10-foot ceilings, and a sense that lots of love has lived here. The first floor features a front-to-back living room with a fireplace, an office with built-ins, a large dining room, a kitchen with an adjoining family room, a laundry room, a 1/2 bathroom, and a walk-in foyer closet. The second floor has six bedrooms and two bathrooms. The third floor has two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. The basement is partially finished (not heated) and offers a bathroom, gym, and access to the two-car garage. The home is gas-heated and has a 200-amp electrical panel. Outside, there is a hot tub, a patio, and a sprawling 1/2-acre lot. The Milton Hill location is perfect, within walking distance of Milton Academy, Glover School, Turners Pond, the Central Square and Milton Village shopping areas, and the trolley. Come and fall in love

Getting Around

50
WalkingCar-Dependent
57
TransitGood Transit
67
BikeBikeable

Schools

9/10
Glover Elementary SchoolGrades K-50.3 mi
7/10
10/10
Milton High SchoolGrades 9-121.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1850

Materials

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Shingle,Rubber
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Water Heater,Range,Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
  • Laundry features: Main Level,First Floor,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete

Bathroom1

  • Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Level: First
  • Area: 19.5

Bathroom2

  • Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 47

Bathroom3

  • Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 48

Bedroom2

  • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 171.111111111

Bedroom3

  • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 136

Bedroom4

  • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 101.5625

Bedroom5

  • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 107.597222222

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Level: Main,First
  • Area: 298.458333333

Family Room

  • Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Level: Main,First
  • Area: 175.5

Features

  • Closet,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Bedroom,Bathroom,Home Office
  • Door features: French Doors
  • Window features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Wood,Tile,Flooring - Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area above ground: 4,500

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Hot Water,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,500
  • Total interior livable area: 4,500 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Dining Area
  • Level: Main,First
  • Area: 270

Living Room

  • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
  • Level: Main,First
  • Area: 457.5

Master Bathroom

  • Features: No

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 180

Office

  • Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 228.75

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 128834
  • Zoning: RB
  • Exclusions: The Rose Bush In The Left Corner Of The House Is Excluded.

Features

  • Patio & porch: Deck,Patio
  • Exterior features: Deck,Patio,Rain Gutters,Hot Tub/Spa,Fenced Yard
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Spa features: Private
  • Fencing: Fenced

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.50 Acres
  • Features: Corner Lot,Easements,Cleared,Level

Parking

  • Total spaces: 6
  • Parking features: Under,Paved Drive,Off Street,Tandem,Paved
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $10,087$121,044
Home Insurance *$482$5,784
Property Taxes $1,808$21,696
Electricity $887$10,648
Total$13,264$159,168
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$454,765/yr
40% on housing$397,920/yr
45% on housing$353,706/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$443This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02186$520
Norfolk County$448

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02186$497
Norfolk County$427

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-30Listed for sale$1,995,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKevin G. Keating, Keating Brokerage
BrokerageKeating Brokerage

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