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450 Commonwealth Ave

Newton, MA 02459

5 beds
4 baths
3,831 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$469 per sqft
1922 build
– on site

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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".

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Kevin Driscoll / Kevin Driscoll

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 27, 2023 •

MLS# 73118362 —

The Building

Year Built:

1922
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Brick
Roof:

Slate
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Other
Building Area Total:

3831
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

14
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Wood
Kitchen Level:

First
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3831
Living Room Area:

300
Living Room Length:

20
Living Room Width:

15
Kitchen Area:

294
Kitchen Length:

21
Kitchen Width:

14
Dining Room Area:

238
Dining Room Length:

17
Dining Room Width:

14
Bedroom 2 Area:

187
Bedroom 3 Area:

180
Bedroom 2 Length:

17
Bedroom 2 Width:

11
Bedroom 3 Length:

15
Bedroom 3 Width:

12
Bedroom 4 Area:

169
Bedroom 4 Length:

13
Bedroom 4 Width:

13
Bedroom 5 Area:

154
Bedroom 5 Length:

14
Bedroom 5 Width:

11
Master Bedroom Area:

247
Master Bedroom Length:

19
Master Bedroom Width:

13

Location

Directions:

Located on Commonwealth Ave One Block up from Grant Street.
Latitude:

42.336348
Longitude:

-71.184606

The Property

Parcel Number:

697870
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Other
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.59
Lot Size SqFt:

25758
Lot Size Acres:

0.59
Zoning:

SR1
Waterview:

No
Exclusions:

All Chandeliers / Lighting Fixtures And Fridge,
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

17910
Tax Assessed Value:

1759300

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5 Level:

Third
Bedroom 5 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood

Baths

Total Baths:

3.5
Total Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

Second
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 2 Level:

First
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 3 Level:

Third
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Steam
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Window Unit(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Electric:

Other (See Remarks)
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Ward
Middle Or Junior School:

Bigelow
High School:

Newton North

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

10
Parking Features:

Detached
Covered Spaces:

2
Open Parking:

true

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Utility Costs

$404/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/26/23 Jul 26, 2023	Sold	MLSPIN	$1,800,000	-21.7%
7/4/23 Jul 4, 2023	Pending	MLSPIN	$2,299,000
5/31/23 May 31, 2023	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$2,299,000

House Sold on 7/26/2023

$1,800,000

Listing provided by broker:

Kevin Driscoll

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450 Commonwealth Ave

Newton, MA 02459