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799 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA

Newton · MA 02459

$2,699,000
Price
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
4403
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1906
Lot size: 0.23 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $613 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

Prime Newton Centre location. Set on the Carriage Lane of Commonwealth Avenue is this stately brick Colonial-style residence with a slate roof. Well-maintained, the home has been carefully renovated, incorporating modern amenities for today's lifestyle. Off the foyer is the living room, with a coffered ceiling and a fireplace, that leads into a magnificent kitchen with an oversized island, breakfast bar, and top-of-the-line appliances. The elegant dining room is adjacent to a lovely sunroom overlooking the grounds. A powder room and a mudroom complete this level. On the second level is the primary bedroom suite with a dressing room and spa-like bathroom, plus two more bedrooms, another full bathroom, and laundry. The third level has two more bedrooms and a full bathroom. The lower level is comprised of a family room, bonus room, and full bathroom. In addition to a great level yard with a patio, there is a garage. Easy access to public transportation, shops, parks, and schools.

Neighborhood & Transit

799 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:
175 days
Listing Price:
$2,699,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$613
Tax Assessment:
$2,126,100 in 2026
Taxes:
$1,717 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,403 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Kitchen
Main Floor, Open Floor Plan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Second Dishwasher, Wine Chiller, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Stone Countertops, Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Dishwasher, Wine Chiller, Cooktop, Vent Hood, Wall Oven, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Double Vanity, Dressing Room, Full Bathroom, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Pocket Door, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
11
Above grade area
3318
Flooring
Unknown
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Unit Control
Heating Zone
4
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
4
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Unknown

Exterior Features

Lot Size
10,210 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Corner Lot, Fenced/Enclosed, Level
Exterior Features
Patio, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Detached, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
None, Tandem

Construction Details

Construction Type
Unknown
Siding
Brick
Roof
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, Ceiling - Coffered, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Open Floor Plan
Family room level
Basement
Family room features
Bathroom - Full, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 4 features
Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 5 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Pedestal Sink
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting

Listing information

Listing agent
Tamar Harrison
Listing office
Hammond Residential Real Estate
MLS PIN #
73517505
Disclosure
Public record states 3.5 bathrooms but there are 4.5 bathrooms.