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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to 147 Canton Avenue, a home where historical significance, rich character, and grand proportions come together. From the moment you step into the expansive foyer with its soaring 10-foot ceilings, you can feel the warmth and history of a home that has been deeply loved. Designed for effortless living and entertaining, the main level boasts a stately front-to-back living room with a cozy fireplace, a dedicated office with custom built-ins, a generous formal dining room, and a kitchen that flows seamlessly into an adjoining family room. A practical laundry room, a half bath, and a deep walk-in foyer closet complete this floor. With eight bedrooms and three finished baths spread across the upper levels, there is no shortage of space: Situated on a sprawling, half-acre level lot, the outdoor oasis features a private patio and a relaxing hot tub. The home is equipped with efficient gas heating and an updated 200-amp electrical panel. The Milton Hill location is unbeatable!— Keating Brokerage

Key details

  • 4,500 sq ft
  • 21,670 lot sq ft
  • 8 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 1850 built
  • $443 / sq ft
  • $16,366 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠0⁠9⁠9⁠8⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
147 Canton Avenue
Town
Milton, MA
ZIP
02186
Deed (Bk/Pg)
30309 / 446

Historic designations

National Register
Milton Hill Historic District

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Neighborhood: Milton

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.