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  • $2,896,600

    905 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459

    5beds
    3,669sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1920
    8,276 Square Feet Lot
    $2,896,600 Zestimate®
    $789/sqft
    $6,907 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,896,600

    $2.64M - $3.19M

    $6,907/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Rarely available brick colonial with stunning curb appeal on highly desirable Commonwealth Avenue's carriage lane near Newton Centre. This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home has generous room sizes and a lovely flow for comfortable living and entertaining. Home has been meticulously restored and cared for, including a newly renovated kitchen. Recent updates also include new copper gutters/downspouts and new wooden decking off of the master bedroom and kitchen. Finished lower level is ideal for play or gym. Truly a special home!

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,669 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 8,276 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: NEWTS24B042L0006

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • concrete
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
    • Construction: Frame, Brick
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Master Bath: Yes
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Exterior: Brick
    • Roof Material: Slate
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Kit Dscrp: Main Level, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Half
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
    • Garage Parking: Attached, Under
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Style: Colonial
    • Bed3 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
    • Appliances: Refrigerator - Energy Star, Dishwasher - Energy Star, Range - Energy Star, Dryer - Energy Star
    • Bed4 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Chair Rail
    • Bth1 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed5 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed5 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Bed4 Level: Third Floor
    • Bth3 Level: Third Floor
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Deck
    • Foundation: Fieldstone
    • Lot Description: Corner, Paved Drive
    • Liv Dscrp: Fireplace, Deck - Exterior, Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Basement Feature: Finished

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/15/2019Sold$2,030,000+1.8%$553/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/11/2019Listed for sale$1,995,000+166%$544/sqft
    Source: MGS Group Real Estate #72562539 Report a problem
    7/17/1998Sold$750,000+56.3%$204/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/26/1998Sold$480,000$131/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$23,182 +3.4%$2,365,500 +3%
    2024$22,415 +4.6%$2,296,600 +9.1%
    2023$21,422 +4.5%$2,104,300 +8%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Newton Centre

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Mason Rice
    • Middle: Brown
    • High: North/South

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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