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  • $2,183,000

    1245 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02465

    5beds
    3,055sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1870
    0.42 Acres Lot
    $2,183,000 Zestimate®
    $715/sqft
    $6,726 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,183,000

    $2.07M - $2.29M

    $6,726/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Formerly known as Wauwinet Farm and the home of George H. Ellis, this enchanting Colonial Revival home was built in 1870 and sits on a private, well landscaped 18,470 SF lot along the Carriage Lane of Commonwealth Avenue. There is 3000+ SF of interior living area on three main levels including five bedrooms and three and two half bathrooms. The basement is finished with two additional rooms. Beautiful views of mature trees and plantings are captured from the large living room and glass enclosed sunroom. The large patio offers the ease of al fresco dining during the warm weather months. The family size kitchen has a center island and a large eating area. The rooms are bright and airy and the floor plan allows for a wonderful flow throughout the house. Much of the original character remains but there have been many modern updates over time. Close to Cambridge and major routes. Nearby Commuter Rail offers easy commute to Boston.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Features
    • Basement: Partially finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,055 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.42 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: NEWTS32B058L0004

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • brick
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1870

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/10/2025Listing removed$2,290,000$750/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73386626 Report a problem
    6/5/2025Listed for sale$2,290,000+43.2%$750/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73386626 Report a problem
    6/28/2016Listing removed$1,599,000$523/sqft
    Source: Hammond Residential R. E. #71986212 Report a problem
    5/31/2016Price change$1,599,000-5.9%$523/sqft
    Source: Hammond Residential R. E. #71986212 Report a problem
    4/11/2016Listed for sale$1,699,000+43%$556/sqft
    Source: Hammond Residential R. E. #71986212 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$21,615 +3.4%$2,205,600 +3%
    2024$20,900 +5.5%$2,141,400 +10.1%
    2023$19,804 +4.5%$1,945,400 +8%

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    Neighborhood: West Newton

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