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861 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459

$1,999,000

Estimated $13,529/month Calculator

Single Family

4 Bedrooms

Baths

2640

Total Parking: 8 (2 Garage)

9,607 (0.22)

Built in 1913

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.

This home has been viewed 12 times

Last Checked: October 19th, 2026 at 5:13am (Source: MLS PIN #73580639)

Garage Parking

Air Conditioning

Waterview

Lead Paint Free

General Information for 861 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459

Listing ID73580639

Property TypeSingle Family / Detached

Price$1,999,000 ($757.2/SqFt)

StyleColonial

CityNewton

CountyMiddlesex

MLS AreaNewton Center

Neighborhood(s)

Garage Parking2

ZoningSR2

Year Built1913

Year Built SourcePublic Records

Year Built DetailsRenovated Since

Interior Features for 861 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459

Approximate Living Area Total2640

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Rooms8

Bedrooms4

Primary En Suite BathroomYes

BasementFull

Cooling1, Split

Fireplaces

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FlooringTile

Electric220 Volts

Exterior Features for 861 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459

Approximate Lot Size (Acres)0.22

Approximate Lot Size (Square Feet)9607

Total Parking8 (2 Garage)

Garage Parking2

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Lot FeaturesGentle Sloping

Parking Features1

Exterior FeaturesPorch

Foundation Materials

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Road Frontage Type

Patio & PorchCovered

Roof MaterialAsphalt/fiberglass Shingles

Utility Connections

Water ViewsNo

Water Views Features

Waterfront0

Waterfront Features

Pool FeaturesAssociation

Horse Permitted0

Horse Amenities

Disclosures for 861 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459

Lead PaintNone

UFFINo

Living Area Includes BasementNo

Living Area Disclosure

Building Area SourceMeasured

Special Listing Conditions

ExclusionsWall Mounted Tv's-Brackets To Remain

Compensation Based On

Financial Information for 861 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459

Association Fee

Association Fee Frequency

Association Fee Includes

Real Estate Tax14541

Tax Year2026

Assessed Value$1,500,600

Location Information for 861 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459

Elementary SchoolMason Rice

Middle SchoolBrown

High SchoolNorth/South

Neighborhood(s)

MLS AreaNewton Center

Area AmenitiesWalk/jog Trails

Contact Information for 861 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459

Agent

Name: Debby Belt

Office

Name: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Phone: 617-731-4644

Payment Calculator

, Interest

Property Taxes 1211.75

Principal & Interest 12317.2

HOA Dues

Term

Interest

Home Price

Down Payment

Exclusive Listing Agent

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Debby Belt

Agent Phone

Office Phone

(617) 731-4644

Text Agent Call Agent Call Office

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