542 Commonwealth Avenue

Newton, MA 02459

$1,180,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,536 Sq. Ft.
$465 / Sq. Ft.
2,536
Sq. Ft.
$465
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This may be the one you missed! It's possible you passed right by this beautiful home--so slow down and take a second look. This solid, impeccably maintained home offers a flexible floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus two additional spaces for home offices or extra bedrooms. Entertain in the spacious dining room with a lovely fireplace, crown molding and gleaming hardwood floor. Enjoy modern living in the open concept family room and kitchen with many new appliances and walk out to your expansive deck,...This may be the one you missed! It's possible you passed right by this beautiful home--so slow down and take a second look. This solid, impeccably maintained home offers a flexible floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus two additional spaces for home offices or extra bedrooms. Entertain in the spacious dining room with a lovely fireplace, crown molding and gleaming hardwood floor. Enjoy modern living in the open concept family room and kitchen with many new appliances and walk out to your expansive deck, perfect for warm weather entertaining. There's even a terrific side yard--perfect for a garden or play area. Ask about the many system upgrades, too. The Newton Center business district, various houses of worship, and a gorgeous park are all no more than a half mile from your front door. The house is just a short hop from Heartbreak Hill, and you can watch the Marathon runners right from your front steps! Tour this home right now by visiting our virtual tour.
  1. Listed by Lynn Cohen • Team Impressa LLC

Property Details for 542 Commonwealth Avenue

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:21 AM

Property Details for 542 Commonwealth Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #72718615
Days on Market46
Taxes$11,910 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1937
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 542 Commonwealth Avenue

Stories-Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,761 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,432 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,440

Property Taxes

$993

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 542 Commonwealth Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Medical Facility, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2536.0
  • Color: blue
  • 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: Nps Buffer Zone
  • High School: Nps Buffer Zone
  • Middle School: Nps Buffer Zone
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial, Garage Access, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Home Office
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Slider
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 697838
  • Assessments: $1,140,800
  • Book: 44217
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Property History for 542 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 542 Commonwealth Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,023,700Additions$401,900Total$1,425,600
Tax Record2024$13,914 ($1,160 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,536 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,536 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,008 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,761 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937ZoningMR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:61 B:003 L:0025Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 542 Commonwealth Avenue

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mason-Rice Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 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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