1230 Commonwealth Ave

$1,200,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,184 Sq. Ft.
$549 / Sq. Ft.
2,184
Sq. Ft.
$549
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 1230 Commonwealth Avenue! This property, located in one of Newton's most desirable neighborhoods, is an excellent opportunity to bring your creative vision to life. Whether you are a builder, contractor, or end user looking for a project this is an amazing opportunity to break into a top location at an affordable price point. The lot boasts 10,000 sq ft with the ability to build up to 4,000 sq ft of new construction. The location is minutes away from Town Hall and the Public Library, with...Welcome to 1230 Commonwealth Avenue! This property, located in one of Newton's most desirable neighborhoods, is an excellent opportunity to bring your creative vision to life. Whether you are a builder, contractor, or end user looking for a project this is an amazing opportunity to break into a top location at an affordable price point. The lot boasts 10,000 sq ft with the ability to build up to 4,000 sq ft of new construction. The location is minutes away from Town Hall and the Public Library, with easy access to local shops, restaurants, and stores.

Property Details for 1230 Commonwealth Avenue

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 10/18/2023 03:04 PM

Property Details for 1230 Commonwealth Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73082541
Days on Market90
Taxes$9,766 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1950
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Heather Flynn-Mulford; Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Rube Vogel

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, The Jeff Groper Group

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Building Information for 1230 Commonwealth Avenue

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,000 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,743 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,930

Property Taxes

$814

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1230 Commonwealth Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2184.0
  • Color: white
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Zervas
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Sloped
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Range and dishwasher need to be replaced.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Lease Back
  • Tax ID: 695177
  • Assessments: $959,300
  • Book: 21971
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 1230 Commonwealth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 29, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73446556

$3,175,000—
Oct 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73446556

$3,175,000—
Sep 8, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73396306

$3,099,000—
Sep 8, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73396306

$3,099,000—
Jun 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73396306

$3,495,000—
Oct 12, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73082541

$1,200,000—
Jun 8, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73082541

—
May 28, 2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73082541

$1,199,999—
May 19, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73082541

—
May 19, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73082541

—
Feb 28, 2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73082541

$1,999,999—
Feb 28, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73082541

$1,199,999—
Apr 24, 1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88049726

$240,000

+10.2% / yr

Aug 26, 1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88051345

$225,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/29/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73446556

$3,175,000
10/22/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73446556

$3,175,000
09/08/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73396306

$3,099,000
09/08/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73396306

$3,099,000
06/25/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73396306

$3,495,000
10/12/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73082541

$1,200,000
06/08/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73082541

—
05/28/2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73082541

$1,199,999
05/19/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73082541

—
05/19/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73082541

—
02/28/2023

Price Change

MLS PIN #73082541

$1,999,999
02/28/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73082541

$1,199,999
04/24/1992

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88049726

$240,000

+10.2% / yr

08/26/1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88051345

$225,000

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

Public Records for 1230 Commonwealth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$10,705 ($892 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,384 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,384 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt584 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:53 B:001 L:0001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1230 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 - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Zervas Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Edco Secondary Education Program
Private6 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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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Heather Flynn-Mulford; Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Rube Vogel

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