1555 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02465
$2,305,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,687 Sq. Ft.
$625 / Sq. Ft.
3,687
Sq. Ft.
$625
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 10/29/24
Sold 10/29/24
Description
A warm & welcoming home awaits you on the Carriage Lane in West Newton Hill. Set on a lush one-third-acre lot, featuring a heated pool & hot tub. Enter the foyer, step down to a dramatic fireplaced living room which opens to a generous dining room with a pool view. A spacious well appointed chef’s kitchen includes professional stove, skylights, a breakfast nook, a convenient half bath and access to the backyard. An office/bedroom complete this level. A few steps to the bedrooms, the primary suite...A warm & welcoming home awaits you on the Carriage Lane in West Newton Hill. Set on a lush one-third-acre lot, featuring a heated pool & hot tub. Enter the foyer, step down to a dramatic fireplaced living room which opens to a generous dining room with a pool view. A spacious well appointed chef’s kitchen includes professional stove, skylights, a breakfast nook, a convenient half bath and access to the backyard. An office/bedroom complete this level. A few steps to the bedrooms, the primary suite features an oversized shower and a sunken jacuzzi soaking tub. Two additional large bedrooms, a laundry room and full bath complete this level. The exceptional basement, includes a true home office, with separate entrance, sitting room, mini kitchen. A large open space perfect for playroom or exercise room, a bonus room & full bath, With energy-efficient solar panels and easy access to transportation routes and Boston, this home blends suburban tranquility with city convenience.
- Listed by Ilene Solomon • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
- Listed by Lilya Sorkin • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Property Details for 1555 Commonwealth Avenue
Town
Newton
MLS AreaWest Newton
AreaMA-Newton-West Newton, MA-Newton
StyleGarden
Garage Spaces2
Parking Spaces4.00
Parking Spaces Total6
LISTING UPDATED: 10/29/2024 11:01 AM
Property Details for 1555 Commonwealth Avenue
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 73288885 |
| Days on Market | 14 |
| Taxes | $18,504 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Single Family / Detached |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| County | Middlesex County |
Building Information for 1555 Commonwealth Avenue
Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,070 SF
Property Information for 1555 Commonwealth Avenue
General Details
Property Details
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
- Current Financing: Other
- Living Area: 3687.0
- SqFt with Basement: Yes
- Property Attached: No
- Single Family Type: Detached
- Waterfront: No
- Water View: No
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
- Grade School: Peirce
- High School: Newton North
- Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump
- Num of Baths: 4.0
- Num of Full Baths: 3
- Num of Half Baths: 1
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
- FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
- FireplaceYN: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Closet - Double, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Home Office-Separate Entry, Kitchen, Sitting Room, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
- Interior Features: Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, Security System
- Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
- Main Level Bathrooms: 1
- Main Level Bedrooms: 1
- Primary Bath: Yes
- Spa Features: Private
- SpaYN: Yes
- Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground Heated, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
- Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
- Pool Private: Yes
- Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Carport: No
- Covered Spaces: 2.00
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Side Entry, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Side Entry, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
- Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
- Cooling: Central Air
- Cooling: Yes
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
- Green Energy Generation: Solar
- Heating: Central, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Sewer: City/Town Sewer
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
- Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
- Room Primary Bedroom Area: 229.5
- Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,High Speed Internet Hookup,Recessed Lighting
- Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
- Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
- Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.5
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom2 Area: 165.0
- Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Closet - Double
- Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
- Bedroom2 Level: First
- Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom3 Area: 180.0
- Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Closet - Double
- Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
- Bedroom3 Level: First
- Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 4
- Bedroom4 Area: 170.0
- Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead,Beadboard,Crown Molding
- Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
- Bedroom4 Level: Main,First
- Bedroom4 Width: 17.0
Bathroom 1
- Bathroom1 Area: 56.0
- Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
- Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
- Bathroom1 Level: First
- Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
- Bathroom2 Area: 162.5
- Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Skylight,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce,Half Vaulted Ceiling(s),Pocket Door
- Bathroom2 Length: 13.0
- Bathroom2 Level: First
- Bathroom2 Width: 12.5
Bathroom 3
- Bathroom3 Area: 17.5
- Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Bathroom3 Length: 3.5
- Bathroom3 Level: Main,First
- Bathroom3 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
- Dining Room Area: 195.0
- Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
- Dining Room Length: 13.0
- Dining Room Level: Main,First
- Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
- Family Room Features: Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
Kitchen
- Kitchen Area: 345.0
- Kitchen Features: Skylight,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead
- Kitchen Length: 23.0
- Kitchen Level: Main,First
- Kitchen Width: 15.0
Laundry
- Laundry Dimen: 5X6
Living Room
- Room Living Room Area: 322.5
- Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,High Speed Internet Hookup,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Sunken,Crown Molding
- Room Living Room Length: 21.5
- Room Living Room Level: First
- Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
- Room Office Area: 156.0
- Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,High Speed Internet Hookup,Recessed Lighting
- Room Office Length: 12.0
- Room Office Level: Basement
- Room Office Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
- Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
- WARRANTY: No
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Disclosures: Bedroom 4 can be an office/bedroom. Water heater cover has a crack.
Tax Information
- Tax ID: S:32 B:023 L:0003,687928
- Assessments: $1,895,900
- Book: 46582
- Tax Year: 2024
- Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
- Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Cooling Zones: 3
- Heat Zones: 6
Complex & Association Information
- Association Security: Security System
- Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
- Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Property History for 1555 Commonwealth Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1555 Commonwealth Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$1,263,900Additions$632,000Total$1,895,900
Tax Record2024$18,504 ($1,542 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,458 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,458 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,229 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,070 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:32 B:023 L:0003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 1555 Commonwealth Avenue
This home is within Newton School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | 3 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Peirce Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
F A Day Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Newton North High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Learning Prep School Private3 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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