$2,195,000
Active861 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02459
Listed by Debby Belt at Hammond Residential Real Estate
Listing courtesy of Debby Belt, Hammond Residential Real Estate
Location
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This lovely Arts & Crafts-style residence, with beautiful original woodwork and architectural details, is conveniently located in Newton Centre on the Carriage Lane. An expansive enclosed front porch opens to a gracious foyer that flows into an oversized living room with a fireplace and a beamed ceiling, and continues into a spacious dining room with built-ins. The renovated eat-in kitchen, appointed with top-of-the-line appliances and custom cabinets, overlooks the lush, level backyard with a patio and an in-ground swimming pool. Also found on the first level are a mudroom and laundry room off the kitchen, a family room/office that could also be used as a guest bedroom, and a renovated full bathroom. An elegant staircase leads to the second level comprised of a wonderful primary bedroom suite with a renovated bathroom. Three other spacious bedrooms, and a renovated bathroom complete this level. Further enhancing this property are gleaming hardwood floors, a porte cochere, a detached two-car garage, gas systems, and easy access to the Mason-Rice School, the 'T', Newton Centre shops and restaurants, and major routes.
Property Details
Key Facts
Property Type
Single Family
Style
Loft
Year Built
1913
Living Area
2,640 sqft
Lot Size
9,607 sqft
Rooms
8
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3 (3 full)
Construction
Exterior
A
Basement
Full Basement
Flooring
Laminate
Parking Spaces
6
Garage Spaces
2
Systems & Utilities
Heating
Wood Stove, Coal
Cooling
Window AC
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Financial
Taxes (2026)
$14,541/yr
Price / Sqft
$831/sqft
MLS #
73580639
Days on Market
15
Sarina Steinmetz
617.610.0207Price History
Listed
Sep 22, 2026
$2,195,000
No price changes recorded.
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