700 Commonwealth Ave

4,138 Sq. Ft.
$657 / Sq. Ft.
4,138
Sq. Ft.
$657
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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

Listing Agents

  1. Allison Blank

    Allison Blank

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    allison.blank@compass.com

    P: (617)-851-2734

  2. Emily Gloss

    Emily Gloss

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    emily.gloss@compass.com

    P: (617)-755-9042

Property Details for 700 Commonwealth Avenue

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 12/20/2024 01:03 PM

Property Details for 700 Commonwealth Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73290964
Days on Market45
Taxes$23,693 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1875
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Sold By Compass, Allison Blank

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Building Information for 700 Commonwealth Avenue

Stories-Year Built1875Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,669 SF

Payment Calculator

$15,231 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,257

Property Taxes

$1,974

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 700 Commonwealth Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 4138.0
  • Color: Brown
  • 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: Mason Rice
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • 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: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Home Office, Exercise Room, Play Room, Bonus Room, Bathroom
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Deck, Patio, Porch - Enclosed
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 308.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 22.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 238.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 196.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 210.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 320.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Remodeled,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 20.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 11X11
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 224.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 200.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 20.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:64 B:039 L:0001,700568
  • Assessments: $2,427,600
  • Book: 76333
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 700 Commonwealth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 20, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73290964

$2,720,000
Nov 1, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73290964

Oct 22, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73290964

Sep 17, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73290964

$2,795,000
Dec 3, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72727864

$2,300,000
Oct 1, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72727864

Sep 17, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72727864

$2,450,000
May 4, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #547434370

$1,618,970

+101711.2% / yr

May 4, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71785969

$1,618,969
Mar 16, 2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71785969

Mar 16, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71785969

Jan 19, 2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71785969

$1,735,000
Apr 10, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #351378428

$1
Sep 17, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #338870467

$1

-61.2% / yr

Aug 31, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88042583

$590,000
Aug 27, 1998

Sold

MLS PIN #50492525

$590,000
Jul 16, 1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #50492525

Feb 27, 1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50492525

$715,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/20/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73290964

$2,720,000
11/01/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73290964

10/22/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73290964

09/17/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73290964

$2,795,000
12/03/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72727864

$2,300,000
10/01/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72727864

09/17/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72727864

$2,450,000
05/04/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #547434370

$1,618,970

+101711.2% / yr

05/04/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71785969

$1,618,969
03/16/2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71785969

03/16/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71785969

01/19/2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71785969

$1,735,000
04/10/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #351378428

$1
09/17/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #338870467

$1

-61.2% / yr

08/31/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88042583

$590,000
08/27/1998

Sold

MLS PIN #50492525

$590,000
07/16/1998

Contingent

MLS PIN #50492525

02/27/1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50492525

$715,000

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

Public Records for 700 Commonwealth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,190,300Additions$1,310,100Total$2,500,400
Tax Record2025$24,504 ($2,042 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,014 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,014 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt277 SqFtStories3Lot Size7,669 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1875ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:64 B:039 L:0001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 700 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 - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Mason-Rice Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 6

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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