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700 Commonwealth Ave

Newton, MA 02459

5 beds
4 baths
4,173 sqft
7,669 sqft lot
$551 per sqft
1875 build
– on site

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Stylish, extensively renovated slate & shingle Victorian in Newton Centre w/ incredible outdoor space, fully modernized systems, designer kitchen & baths, several options for office, play, exercise area, au pair – what more could you ask for? Oh, a short walk to Mason Rice & town center? Check! Custom kitchen features high-end appliances, island seating, loads of storage & French-door access to expansive deck, patio, yard & gardens as does the combined LR/DR. Easy indoor-outdoor living. Cozy family room w/ FP on the first floor too! Front-to-back master features FP, study area & elegant new bath. Family BRs are spacious, the BA’s all beautifully renovated. Lower level w/ separate access is a natural for home office/au pair suite use or as-is today: game & play rooms plus a gym. Uber efficient Lenox + Daikin HVAC, new electrical wiring + cat-6, Pella windows, LED lighting, insulated, re-stained exterior & so much more. Easy access to T, Pike, shops, parks too. Checks all the boxes!

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 18, 2023 •

MLS# 72727864 —

The Building

Year Built:

1875
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Victorian
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Slate
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Window Features:

Window(s) - Picture
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Security Features:

Security System
Building Area Total:

4173
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Owner

Interior

Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Bathroom - Full
Living Room Level:

Main
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Level:

Main
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Level:

Main
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Level:

Main
Family Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Office Level:

Third
Office Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

5
Fireplace Features:

Family Room
Laundry Features:

Recessed Lighting

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4173
Living Room Area:

224
Living Room Length:

14
Living Room Width:

16
Kitchen Area:

300
Kitchen Length:

20
Kitchen Width:

15
Dining Room Area:

196
Dining Room Length:

14
Dining Room Width:

14
Family Room Area:

210
Family Room Length:

14
Family Room Width:

15
Office Area:

160
Office Length:

10
Office Width:

16
Bedroom 2 Area:

110
Bedroom 3 Area:

210
Bedroom 2 Length:

10
Bedroom 2 Width:

11
Bedroom 3 Length:

14
Bedroom 3 Width:

15
Bedroom 4 Area:

182
Bedroom 4 Length:

14
Bedroom 4 Width:

13
Bedroom 5 Area:

154
Bedroom 5 Length:

14
Bedroom 5 Width:

11
Master Bedroom Area:

315
Master Bedroom Length:

15
Master Bedroom Width:

21
Bathroom 1 Area:

45
Bathroom 1 Length:

5
Bathroom 1 Width:

9
Bathroom 2 Area:

84
Bathroom 2 Length:

12
Bathroom 2 Width:

7
Bathroom 3 Area:

54
Bathroom 3 Length:

9
Bathroom 3 Width:

6

Location

Directions:

Homer to Water, corner of Comm
Latitude:

42.335979
Longitude:

-71.195957

The Property

Parcel Number:

S:64 B:039 L:0001,700568
Property Type:

Residential
Property Sub Type:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Updated/Remodeled
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.18
Lot Size Square Feet:

7669
Lot Size Acres:

0.18
Zoning:

SR2
Fencing:

Fenced/Enclosed
Exclusions:

Dr Chandelier, Rugs, Outdoor Planters, Fire-Pit
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2020
Tax Book Number:

65314
Tax Annual Amount:

18912
Tax Assessed Value:

1811500

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet
Bedroom 4 Level:

Third
Bedroom 4 Features:

Closet
Bedroom 5 Level:

Third
Bedroom 5 Features:

Closet

Baths

Bathrooms Total:

3.5
Bathrooms Total:

4
Bathrooms Full:

3
Bathrooms Half:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Hot Tub / Spa
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Features:

Closet

The Listing

Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.5
Compensation Based on:

Net Sale Price
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Gas Range
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public
Green Energy Efficient:

Thermostat

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Oven,Disposal,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven

Schools

Elementary School:

Mason Rice
Middle Or Junior School:

Brown
High School:

South Hs

The Community

Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

true
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

4
Parking Features:

Paved Drive
Open Parking:

true

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Utility Costs

$423/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
12/3/20 Dec 3, 2020	Sold	MLSPIN	$2,300,000	289.8% (13.0% / YR)
8/27/98 Aug 27, 1998		MLSPIN	$590,000

House Sold on 12/3/2020

$2,300,000

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700 Commonwealth Ave

Newton, MA 02459