85 Commonwealth Avenue

Newton, MA 02467

$1,950,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
4
Baths
3
1/2 Baths
4,661 Sq. Ft.
$418 / Sq. Ft.
4,661
Sq. Ft.
$418
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Proudly sited overlooking the carriage lane and Boston College in coveted Chestnut Hill, this beautiful home sits on a majestic corner lot with over half an acre of land. Less than 1/4 mile to the B line, this location has easy access to Newton Centre, Boston College and greater Boston. Loved for many years this home presents an opportunity to enjoy or renovate in the coveted Ward School district. Gorgeous original detail, millwork and abundant stained glass throughout. The spacious foyer opens to...Proudly sited overlooking the carriage lane and Boston College in coveted Chestnut Hill, this beautiful home sits on a majestic corner lot with over half an acre of land. Less than 1/4 mile to the B line, this location has easy access to Newton Centre, Boston College and greater Boston. Loved for many years this home presents an opportunity to enjoy or renovate in the coveted Ward School district. Gorgeous original detail, millwork and abundant stained glass throughout. The spacious foyer opens to the living room with a fireplace & pocket doors open to the dining room. Across the foyer is a lovely den with fireplace & French doors to the generous family room. At the back of the home are the eat-in kitchen and mudroom. A huge sunroom & powder room complete this level. On the 2nd level is the primary suite with an en suite bath & dressing room, plus 2 more large bedrooms with en suite half baths and a hall full bath. The 3rd level offers 3-4 more bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. Central AC.

Listing Agents

  1. Matt Montgomery

    Matt Montgomery

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    mmontgomery@compass.com

    P: (617)-645-4280

Property Details for 85 Commonwealth Avenue

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Chestnut Hill
Area
MA-Newton-Chestnut Hill, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 08/25/2023 02:37 PM

Property Details for 85 Commonwealth Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #72913308
Days on Market52
Taxes$22,637 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building Information for 85 Commonwealth Avenue

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.56 AC / 24,265 SF

Property Information for 85 Commonwealth Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4661.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Num of Baths: 7.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Den, Sun Room, Sitting Room, Bathroom, Bedroom
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Rubber, Clay
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 260.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 240.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 216.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 18.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 255.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 17.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 256.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 540.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 30.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 210.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pantry,Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 221.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: House is being sold in as-is condition; buyers should do all due diligence prior to making an offer. Right of way from 14 Waban Hill Rd for driveway. Antique oven is not functioning; range is used.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:63 B:008 L:0044,699392
  • Assessments: $2,103,800
  • Book: 30754
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
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 85 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 85 Commonwealth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,354,700Additions$677,100Total$2,031,800
Tax Record2024$19,830 ($1,652 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,065 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,065 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,960 SqFtStories2Lot Size24,265 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:63 B:008 L:0044Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 85 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
Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Mount Alvernia Academy
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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