1954 Commonwealth Avenue

Boston, MA 02135

$3,895,000
Price
8
Beds
2
Baths
8,019 Sq. Ft.
$486 / Sq. Ft.
8,019
Sq. Ft.
$486
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The rarest of rare - generational opportunity to create a dream home (or homes!) with water views! on one of the only nearly 1/3 acre lots in a dream Boston location overlooking the Chestnut Hill Reservoir and literally moments to both Brookline and Newton's best!. Renovate and/or expand this stunning historic property needing restoration but with spacious rooms and detached 2 car garage and gorgeous yard and views in a AAA+ location with the Green Line at your doorstep. Dream investment/development...The rarest of rare - generational opportunity to create a dream home (or homes!) with water views! on one of the only nearly 1/3 acre lots in a dream Boston location overlooking the Chestnut Hill Reservoir and literally moments to both Brookline and Newton's best!. Renovate and/or expand this stunning historic property needing restoration but with spacious rooms and detached 2 car garage and gorgeous yard and views in a AAA+ location with the Green Line at your doorstep. Dream investment/development opportunity in one of Boston's most desirable location for luxury homes, condos & rentals. Prime 13,000+ lot with existing oversized two-family home that could make a spectacular single or multi, also has approvals to move the hosue forward and add 13 units behind (see MLS #73286681). A once in a generation opportunity to live moments to everything with the MBTA Green Line your front door and the beautiful Chestnut Hill Reservoir right in back. Buyer to do due diligence
  1. Listed by Todd Glaskin • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
  2. Listed by Gregg M. Leppo • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Property Details for 1954 Commonwealth Avenue

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Brighton's Cleveland Circle
Area
MA-Boston-Brighton's Cleveland Circle, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 12/20/2024 03:14 AM

Property Details for 1954 Commonwealth Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #73308633
Days on Market50
Taxes$20,381 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountySuffolk County

Building Information for 1954 Commonwealth Avenue

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,364 SF

Property Information for 1954 Commonwealth Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 8019.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks)
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront
  • Waterview Features: Other (See Remarks)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Currently a 2-family home and vacant. Also has had approvals for a renovation and addition - see MLS 73286681- buyer to verify and do due diligence,no representations made. Stunning potential in a once in a lifetime location.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 1218374
  • Assessments: $1,869,800
  • Book: 34320
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: R3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 8
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 1.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.5

Property History for 1954 Commonwealth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1954 Commonwealth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$820,800Additions$1,049,000Total$1,869,800
Tax Record2024$20,381 ($1,698 / month)
Home Facts
Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt4,648 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,648 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,364 SqFtStyleTriplexYear Built1900ZoningR3CountySUFFOLKAPNBRIG W:21 P:02470 S:000

Schools near 1954 Commonwealth Avenue

This home is within Boston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 1
Rating
School
Distance
Edison K-8
PublicPK to 8

Brighton High School
Public7 to 12

Winship Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Baldwin Early Learning Center
PublicPK to 1

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1954 Commonwealth Avenue is a single family home for sale in Boston, MA 02135. This property was listed for sale on November 1, 2024 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, it's currently listed at $3,895,000. It has been on the market for a total of 50 days and was last sold on April 23, 2004. This listing's school district is Boston School District. Nearby schools include Edison K-8, Brighton High School and Winship Elementary School. 1954 Commonwealth Avenue is a 8-bed, 2-bath, 8,019 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Todd Glaskin; Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Gregg M. Leppo

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