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254 Commonwealth Avenue

Newton, MA 02467

5 beds
5 baths
4,119 sqft
6,330 sqft lot
$703 per sqft
1880 build
– on site

A+ location sitting atop Heartbreak Hill in prestigious Chestnut Hill this home was recently renovated by a renowned architect and design team. This award-winning home has been featured in multiple publications for both its interior elegance and exterior splendor. This home has all of the modern amenities and is ideal for entertaining and everyday family living. A gracious foyer leads to both a living room and fabulous family room with built-ins. The open kitchen with eat-in breakfast area is bright and welcoming. It flows seamlessly to a formal dining room with French doors to a large porch. The porch feels more like a cozy family room than an outdoor space. A primary en-suite bedroom plus 3 additional bedrooms and full bath complete the second level. The 3rd floor with cathedral ceiling includes a game room, kitchenette, a generous bedroom plus a full bath. The lower level includes a playroom, half bath and office. Minutes to Boston, shops at The Street and The Pike.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Chamberlain Group / Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Dec 6, 2024 •

MLS# 73288486 —

The Building

Year Built:

1880
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Victorian
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Porch
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Accessibility Features:

No
Building Area Total:

4119
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

12
Interior Features:

Game Room
Living Room Level:

First
Kitchen Level:

First
Dining Room Level:

First
Family Room Level:

First
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

3
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4119

Location

Directions:

WAZE
Latitude:

42.336772
Longitude:

-71.176159

The Property

Parcel Number:

S:61 B:013 L:0009,697994
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.15
Lot Size SqFt:

6330
Lot Size Acres:

0.15
Zoning:

MR1
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Book Number:

61544
Tax Annual Amount:

16846
Tax Assessed Value:

1726000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 5 Level:

Third

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

2
Bathroom 1 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Level:

Third
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Schools

Elementary School:

Ward
Middle Or Junior School:

Bigelow
High School:

North

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

5
Parking Features:

Off Street
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$2,899,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$15,523
Taxes	$1,403
Insurance	$797
Utilities	$378 See report
Total	$18,101/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/14/24 Oct 14, 2024	Price Changed	MLSPIN	$2,899,000	-3.3%
9/11/24 Sep 11, 2024	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$2,999,000	210.8% (18.4% / YR)
7/9/24 Jul 9, 2024	Listed / Active	MLSPIN

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This house located in Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA 02467 is currently for sale for $2,899,000. 254 Commonwealth Avenue is a 4,119 square foot house with 5 beds and 5 baths that has been on Estately for 103 days. 254 Commonwealth Avenue is in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Newton and has a WalkScore® of 49, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Bigelow Middle School.

Listing Courtesy of: MLSPIN and Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline.

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