1684 Commonwealth Avenue

Newton, MA 02465

$2,000,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
5
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
4,305 Sq. Ft.
$465 / Sq. Ft.
4,305
Sq. Ft.
$465
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Classic meets modern comforts in this 5+ bed Colonial sited on prestigious Comm. Ave. at base of West Newton Hill. This light-filled home boasts high ceilings & generous rooms on the inside, w/ sprawling newly-rebuilt deck (overlooking Boston Marathon!), private fenced yard & charming gazebo outside. 2-car attached garage leads to new mudroom w/ laundry & full bath. Living & dining rms, both w/ gas fireplace, & eat-in kitchen & powder rm complete 1st flr. On 2nd flr, relax in your ample primary suite...Classic meets modern comforts in this 5+ bed Colonial sited on prestigious Comm. Ave. at base of West Newton Hill. This light-filled home boasts high ceilings & generous rooms on the inside, w/ sprawling newly-rebuilt deck (overlooking Boston Marathon!), private fenced yard & charming gazebo outside. 2-car attached garage leads to new mudroom w/ laundry & full bath. Living & dining rms, both w/ gas fireplace, & eat-in kitchen & powder rm complete 1st flr. On 2nd flr, relax in your ample primary suite w/ spa tub & walk-in closet, find a beautiful bedroom w/ fireplace & en-suite, & add’tl bedroom/study. 3rd flr offers 3 versatile rms for BRs/home offices plus full bath. Gut-renovated basement has separate entry, kitchenette, full bath, laundry, space for exercise/play & storage. Short distance to Peirce school, quick access to I-90/95, walkable to T, & add’tl back driveway give all the conveniences. Meticulously updated by current owners to provide all the comforts for today’s lifestyle.

Listing Agents

  1. Samantha Eisenberg

    Samantha Eisenberg

    Alternative Listing Agent

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Property Details for 1684 Commonwealth Avenue

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

Location

Sold By Charlesgate Realty Group, llc, Cassandra Svolis

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/04/2023 03:12 PM

Property Details for 1684 Commonwealth Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73109934
Days on Market37
Taxes$14,516 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1930
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Charlesgate Realty Group, llc, Cassandra Svolis

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Building Information for 1684 Commonwealth Avenue

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,150 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,124 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,915

Property Taxes

$1,210

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1684 Commonwealth Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 4305.0
  • 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: Peirce
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Entry Hall, Mud Room, Kitchen, Office, Exercise Room, Game Room
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Gazebo
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Gazebo, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 369.419999
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.1
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 26.2
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 121.923
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.11
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.3
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 255.351
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.1
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 18.11
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 132.222222
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.666666
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.333333
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 146.743055
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 9.416666
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 15.583333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 235.32
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.8
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.9
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 352.799999
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 14.7
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 24.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 241.5
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 11.5
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 21.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 175.5
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 13.5
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 688002
  • Assessments: $1,425,900
  • Book: 66689
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 1684 Commonwealth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 1684 Commonwealth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,087,100Additions$460,700Total$1,547,800
Tax Record2024$15,107 ($1,259 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt2,709 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,709 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt308 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,150 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:32 B:026 L:0001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1684 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 - 3 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Peirce Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Learning Prep School
Private3 to 12

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