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85 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA

Newton · MA 02467

$1,950,000
Price
7
Beds
5.5
Baths
4661
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1900
Lot size: 0.56 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $428 / Sq.Ft
Parking: Unknown
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

Proudly sited overlooking the carriage lane and Boston College in coveted Chestnut Hill, this beautiful home sits on a majestic corner lot with over half an acre of land. Less than 1/4 mile to the B line, this location has easy access to Newton Centre, Boston College and greater Boston. Loved for many years this home presents an opportunity to enjoy or renovate in the coveted Ward School district. Gorgeous original detail, millwork and abundant stained glass throughout. The spacious foyer opens to the living room with a fireplace & pocket doors open to the dining room. Across the foyer is a lovely den with fireplace & French doors to the generous family room. At the back of the home are the eat-in kitchen and mudroom. A huge sunroom & powder room complete this level. On the 2nd level is the primary suite with an en suite bath & dressing room, plus 2 more large bedrooms with en suite half baths and a hall full bath. The 3rd level offers 3-4 more bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. Central AC.

Neighborhood & Transit

Chestnut Hill

85 Commonwealth Ave, Newton · MA 02467

Nearby transit

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

  • Boston College Green 0.20 mi

Price Insight

Days on Market:
1636 days
Listing Price:
$1,995,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$428
Tax Assessment:
$2,103,800 in 2021
Taxes:
$1,886 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
7
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
3
Living Area
4,661 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Does not include lower level.
Kitchen
Main Floor, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Dressing Room, Full Bathroom, Flooring - Hardwood, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
14
Above grade area
Unknown
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Steam, Unit Control
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
3
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers

Exterior Features

Lot Size
24,265 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Corner Lot, Shared Drive
Exterior Features
Deck

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
Unknown

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Clapboard, Wood
Roof
Rubber, Clay

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
13X17
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Pocket Door
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
16X16
Dining room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
18X30
Family room features
Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access
Kitchen dimensions
15X14
Primary bedroom dimensions
13X20
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
16X15
Bedroom 2 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
15X14
Bedroom 3 features
Bathroom - Half, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
12X18
Bedroom 4 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
15X17
Bedroom 5 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Listing information

Listing agent
Matt Montgomery Group
Listing office
Compass
MLS PIN #
72913308
Disclosure
House is being sold in as-is condition; buyers should do all due diligence prior to making an offer. Right of way from 14 Waban Hill Rd for driveway. Antique oven is not functioning; range is used.
Disclosure
Does not include lower level.