450 Commonwealth Avenue

Newton, MA 02459

$1,800,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,831 Sq. Ft.
$470 / Sq. Ft.
3,831
Sq. Ft.
$470
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover timeless elegance in this stately Georgian Brick Colonial. Located in a highly desirable neighborhood sited in a Park-Like Estate setting with privacy. Sitting majestically high above the street ensures the utmost solitude. Home is a fixer and SOLD "AS IS". Then house has many of the original features. There are extensive plans included in the sale for a large addition of apx. 2,000-2,500 sq. ft. including a 2 car garage, elevator, large kitchen, family room, master bedroom and attic space....Discover timeless elegance in this stately Georgian Brick Colonial. Located in a highly desirable neighborhood sited in a Park-Like Estate setting with privacy. Sitting majestically high above the street ensures the utmost solitude. Home is a fixer and SOLD "AS IS". Then house has many of the original features. There are extensive plans included in the sale for a large addition of apx. 2,000-2,500 sq. ft. including a 2 car garage, elevator, large kitchen, family room, master bedroom and attic space. Plans are from Copper Beech Design. The current floorplan is amazing and the home could be cleaned up as well for an end user. The third floor is finished with a bath, The 1,500 sq. ft. unfinished basement presents endless possibilities for a playroom, exercise retreat, or bonus room. The rear yard provides plenty of flat yard for children or entertaining. So much upside potential here. The location is minutes from downtown yet in a peaceful, serene setting. Home is being sold "as is".
  1. Listed by Kevin Driscoll • Kevin Driscoll

Property Details for 450 Commonwealth Avenue

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Center
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
10.00
Parking Spaces Total
12

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 07/27/2023 11:40 AM

Property Details for 450 Commonwealth Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #73118362
Days on Market34
Taxes$17,910 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1922
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 450 Commonwealth Avenue

Stories-Year Built1922Building Size-Lot Size0.59 AC / 25,758 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,316 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,823

Property Taxes

$1,493

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 450 Commonwealth Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Other (See Remarks)
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 3831.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • 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: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Other
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick, Stone, See Remarks
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Roof Material: Slate, Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Other (See Remarks)
  • Heating: Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 247.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 187.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 238.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 17.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 294.0
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 300.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
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: Sellers never lived on the property and are Estate Personal Reps and have no intimate knowledge of the property itself. The home is being sold as a fixer and no credits or repairs will be done.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 697870
  • Assessments: $1,759,300
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
  • Cooling Zones: 0
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.50%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 450 Commonwealth Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 450 Commonwealth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,421,500Additions$313,000Total$1,734,500
Tax Record2024$16,929 ($1,411 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,474 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,474 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,484 SqFtStories2Lot Size25,758 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1922ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:61 B:005 L:0009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 450 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

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