85 Commonwealth Avenue
$1,950,000
7
4
3
4,661
4,661
$418
Sold 5/11/22
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.
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Property Details for 85 Commonwealth Avenue
Town
Newton
MLS AreaChestnut Hill
AreaMA-Newton-Chestnut Hill, MA-Newton
Architectural StyleColonial
StyleColonial
Garage Spaces0
Parking Spaces4.00
Parking Spaces Total4
LISTING UPDATED: 08/25/2023 02:37 PM
Property Details for 85 Commonwealth Avenue
Status | Sold |
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MLS # | 72913308 |
Days on Market | 52 |
Taxes | $22,637 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Single Family / Detached |
Year Built | 1900 |
County | Middlesex County |
Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Building Information for 85 Commonwealth Avenue
Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.56 AC / 24,265 SF
Property Information for 85 Commonwealth Avenue
Property History for 85 Commonwealth Avenue
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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 |
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Public - | K to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Private - | PK to 6 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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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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