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305 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA

Newton · MA 02467

$1,550,000
Price
6
Beds
4
Baths
4732
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1896
Lot size: 0.28 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $296 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Window AC

About this home

Watch the Boston Marathon from your front porch at the top of Heartbreak Hill! You will be charmed by this grand Victorian beautifully sited on its lot & surrounded by a distinctive fence. This home retains much period detail with many leaded and stained glass windows and beautiful woodwork. The sunny, front to back living room features lovely wainscoting, built-ins and large bow windows. The sunny dining room leads to a large eat-in kitchen. Off the kitchen, you will find a comfortable screened porch and laundry. A beautiful staircase leads to a large master with charming windows, window seats, an adjoining sitting room and bath, plus 2 additional bedrooms and bath. 4 rooms plus a bath on the third floor are perfect for guest space, offices, or as an au pair suite. The finished lower has features a large play room. Systems have been updated. This wonderful property has a 2 car garage and is convenient to public transportation, the Ward School and all that Newton has to offer.

Neighborhood & Transit

Chestnut Hill

305 Commonwealth Ave, Newton · MA 02467

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
2493 days
Listing Price:
$1,399,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$296
Tax Assessment:
$1,420,500 in 2019
Taxes:
$1,237 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
4,732 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
includes basement
Kitchen
Main Floor, Eat-in Kitchen, Flooring - Vinyl, Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Dressing Room, Full Bathroom, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Stained Glass
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
11
Above grade area
Unknown
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Central Heat, Steam, Unit Control
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Window AC
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
12,000 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Corner Lot, Fenced/Enclosed, Level
Exterior Features
Porch - Screened, Garden Area, Porch, Professional Landscaping

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
Unknown

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Unknown
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Slate, Rubber

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Stained Glass
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Flooring - Vinyl
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 4 features
Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 5 features
Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3 level
Third Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Listing information

Listing agent
Chana Meyer
Listing office
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
MLS PIN #
72546353
Disclosure
includes basement