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405 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA

Newton · MA 02459

$3,200,000
Price
6
Beds
5.5
Baths
5212
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1910
Lot size: 0.41 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $575 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

This timeless Colonial residence on the picturesque and sought-after Carriage Lane complete with a front-row view of the iconic Boston Marathon offers grand entertainment spaces and phenomenal street presence. The magnificent grounds include an inviting backyard retreat, complete with in-ground saltwater pool, hot-tub & lush gardens. Inside, rich oak floors and period wood detailing run throughout the home add warmth. Designed for entertaining with an expansive living room, formal dining room w/fireplace, a library/office and spectacular year-round sun room with direct access to the covered patio and lush gardens. Preparing meals is a joy in the updated chef's kitchen complete with high-end appliances, dining alcove, 2 ovens and butler's pantry with 2nd dishwasher. The home features six bedrooms including two potential master bedrooms. The generous lower-level offers a finished family room with fireplace, game room, sauna, gym & more! Make this premier address your home!

Neighborhood & Transit

405 Commonwealth Ave, Newton · MA 02459

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:
510 days
Listing Price:
$2,995,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$575
Tax Assessment:
$2,760,300 in 2025
Taxes:
$2,254 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
3
Living Area
5,212 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Measured by Drone Home Media. 3rd floor features a suite that may be reconfigured into 2 bedrooms.
Kitchen
Main Floor, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Second Dishwasher, Wine Chiller, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Dishwasher, Wine Chiller, Range, Vent Hood, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Double Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
13
Above grade area
4343
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Pine
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Central Heat, Unit Control
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
3
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
18,000 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Corner Lot, Fenced/Enclosed, Level
Exterior Features
Pool - Inground Heated, Garden Area, Outdoor Shower, Deck, Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Side Entry
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Brick
Roof
Slate

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 dimensions
15.5X28
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Main Level, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
16X14
Dining room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Main Level, Wainscoting, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
Family room level
Basement
Family room dimensions
15X26
Family room features
Fireplace, Closet - Cedar, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen dimensions
20X13
Primary bedroom dimensions
13.5X14
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
14X13
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
10X13
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
11X9
Bedroom 4 features
Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
Bedroom 5 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
10.5X14
Bedroom 5 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom 1 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
7X13
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
Bathroom 2 level
First Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
6X4.5
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Main Level, Lighting - Sconce
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 dimensions
8X15.5
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce

Listing information

Listing agent
Ilene Solomon
Listing office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
MLS PIN #
73367611
Disclosure
Measured by Drone Home Media. 3rd floor features a suite that may be reconfigured into 2 bedrooms.