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254 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA, 02467

$2,999,000

5 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths, 2 Partial
4,119 SqFt
$728/SqFt
House

Location

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingOff Street, Paved
Year Built1880
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Ductless
BasementYes
MLS #73288486
Lot Size0.15 Acres
StatusActive

About 254 Commonwealth Ave

A+ location sitting atop Heartbreak Hill in prestigious Chestnut Hill this home was recently renovated by a reknown architect. This award winning home has been featured in multiple publications for both it's interior elegance and exterior splendor. Built in 1880 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 cosy 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.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Living Area: 4,119 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
  • Office Phone: (617) 731-2447
  • Listing Agent: Chamberlain Group

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: Game Room, Play Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Porch, Deck - Wood

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Off Street, Paved

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Level
  • Lot Size: 0.15 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Newton North High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Bigelow Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • John Ward, Public District Grades KG-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: WAZE

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $2,999,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $728/SqFt
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Housing Market Comparison

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Med. Sold Price

$1.4M

Med. Price/SqFt

$577

Avg. Days On Market

36

# of Sold Homes

42

254 Commonwealth Ave vs Newton

30 DAYS ON ROCKET

-6 Days

$2,999,000

+$1.5M More

$728/SqFt

+$150 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $1.5M more than the Median Sold Price and $150/SqFt more than other homes in Newton, MA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • MLS Number: #73288486

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
  • Office Phone: (617) 731-2447
  • Listing Agent: Chamberlain Group

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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8
/10
  • John Ward

  • 10 Dolphin Rd

  • 0.32 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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7
/10
  • Bigelow Middle School

  • 42 Vernon St

  • 1.19 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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9
/10
  • Newton North High School

  • 457 Walnut St

  • 1.71 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $193,627. The majority of Newton, MA residents have income $200k+ annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 254 Commonwealth Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 254 Commonwealth Ave property is $2,999,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 254 Commonwealth Ave is a house located in Newton, Massachusetts, 02467.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 254 Commonwealth Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 254 Commonwealth Ave are:
John Ward: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Bigelow Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10
Newton North High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 254 Commonwealth Ave has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 2 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 254 Commonwealth Ave is 4,119 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 254 Commonwealth Ave is 1880.
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Rocket HomesMassachusettsMiddlesex CountyNewton02467254 Commonwealth Ave

This home is located at 254 Commonwealth Ave in Newton, MA and zip code 02467 in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. This 4,119 square foot home, which was built in 1880, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,999,000.

In September 2024 more than 15 listings in Newton, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 4 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 23 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Newton, MA increased by 12.6% between August 2024 and September 2024. While the average time on the market in September 2024 was 36 days, the median list price was $1,493,166.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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