Single Family for Sale: 700 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459

5 beds
3 full, 1 half baths
4,138 sqft
$2,795,000
$2,795,000
700 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459
5 beds
3 full, 1 half baths
4,138 sqft
$2,795,000
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Price:
$2,795,000

Type Single Family
Style Victorian
Beds 5
Total Baths 3 full, 1 half baths
Square Feet 4,138 sqft
Lot Size 0.18 acres
Year Built 1875

City Newton
County Middlesex

MLS 73290964
Status Pending
DOM 48 days
Welcome to 700 Commonwealth Avenue, an extensively renovated slate and shingle style home that perfectly blends modern design with timeless elegance. This home is filled with natural light, creating an airy, inviting vibe, and boasts an open layout that flows effortlessly from the sleek kitchen and family room to a brand-new mahogany deck and patio out to the lush, private yard—perfect for outdoor dining, playtime, and weekend gatherings. Upstairs, the primary suite is your private retreat, complete with a cozy fireplace and stylish details throughout. Two additional beds and shared bath. A third floor suite with home office, guest room, and full bath. Lower level family room, home gym, and large flex room. Located just minutes from Mason Rice elementary, Newton Centre's shops, dining, parks, and the T, this house offers the perfect blend of suburban tranquility and city convenience

Room Features

Bathroom 1 Second Floor
Bathroom 2 Second Floor
Bathroom 3 Third Floor
Bedroom 2 12 x 12 Second Floor
Bedroom 3 14 x 15 Second Floor
Bedroom 4 14 x 17 Third Floor
Bedroom 5 14 x 10 Third Floor
Dining Room 14 x 14 First Floor
Family Room 14 x 15 First Floor
Kitchen 20 x 16 First Floor
Living Room 14 x 16 First Floor
Master Bedroom 14 x 22 Second Floor
Office 10 x 20 Third Floor

Lot & Building Features

Construction Frame
Cooling Central Air
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Sewer Public Sewer
Tax Year 2024
Taxes Paid $23,693
Water Public
Foundation Brick/Mortar, Stone
Exterior Features Deck, Professional Landscaping, Patio - Enclosed, Patio, Fenced Yard
Interior Features Bathroom, Play Room, Home Office, Exercise Room, Bonus Room, Bathroom - Half
Roof Slate
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Parking Off Street, Paved Drive
Total Rooms 10
Basement Feature Full, Walk-Out Access, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Garage Spaces 0
Fireplaces 5

Community and Schools

Elementary School Mason Rice
Junior High School Brown
Senior High School Newton South

Price History of 700 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA

Date Name Price Difference
09/17/2024 Listing Price $2,795,000 N/A
*Information provided by REWS for your reference only. The accuracy of this information cannot be verified and is not guaranteed.

Comparable Properties Sold Near By

Low
$2,000,000
$479 / sqft
Average
$2,545,400
$619 / sqft
High
$3,450,000
$875 / sqft

Address City Zip Beds Baths Price Sq. Ft. $/SQFT Sold Date
This Listing Newton 02459 5 3.5 $2,795,000 4,138 $675 N/A
80 Sachem Road Needham 02494 4 4.5 $2,000,000 4,178 $479 11/30/2023
76 Mclean St Wellesley 02481 5 3.5 $2,095,000 4,149 $505 12/15/2023
320 Woodland Rd Brookline 02467 6 4.5 $3,100,000 4,182 $741 09/05/2024
249 Highland Street Newton 02465 4 3.5 $2,870,000 3,986 $720 04/16/2024
49 Kenwood Ave Newton 02459 6 3.5 $2,425,000 4,200 $577 03/28/2024
32 Lenox St Newton 02465 6 3.5 $2,340,000 4,089 $572 04/11/2024
26 Greylock Road Newton 02465 5 3.5 $3,433,000 4,100 $837 03/22/2024
40 Woodchester Dr Newton 02467 4 4.5 $2,388,000 4,290 $557 08/06/2024
1104 Commonwealth Ave Newton 02459 5 4.0 $2,135,000 4,164 $513 05/14/2024
34 Cotton St Newton 02458 5 3.5 $2,180,000 3,955 $551 05/24/2024
47 Hancock Ave Newton 02459 6 4.5 $3,450,000 3,943 $875 06/12/2024
158 Walnut Hill Rd Brookline 02467 6 4.0 $2,400,000 4,137 $580 06/12/2024
515 Beacon St. Newton 02467 5 4.0 $2,300,000 4,093 $562 10/07/2024
36 Bullough Park Newton 02460 6 4.5 $2,350,000 4,018 $585 08/21/2024
31 Greenpark Newton 02458 5 4.5 $2,715,000 4,211 $645 07/31/2024

Map of 700 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA

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Linda Riha
Assistant Manager/Assoc Broker
Direct: 603-819-1110
Office
185 Plaistow Road, Suite 1
Plaistow, NH 03865
603-382-0360 x10
Listed by Compass, Allison Blank
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700 Commonwealth Ave (MLS #73290964) is a victorian single family home located in Newton, MA. This single family home is 4,138 sqft and on a lot of 7,669 sqft (or 0.18 acres) with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and is 149 years old. This property was listed on 09/17/2024 and has been priced for sale at $2,795,000.

The 6 bedroom single family home at 49 Kenwood Ave in Newton is nearby and sold for $2,425,000 on 03/28/2024. Another nearby 6 bedroom single family home, 47 Hancock Ave in Newton sold for $3,450,000 on 06/12/2024.

Nearby zip codes are 02458, 02460, 02461, 02467 and 02641. This property neighbors other cities such as Boston, Brookline, Needham and Watertown.

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Listing information courtesy of: Compass

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