861 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459
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861 Commonwealth Ave,Newton, MA 02459
$2,195,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,640 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Upcoming open houses
- Sun, Sep 2711:00 am - 12:30 pm
Listed by: debby belt
Office: hammond residential real estate
MLS#:73580639
Source:MLSPIN
Price summary
- Price:$2,195,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$831.44
About this home
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1913
- Listing ID #:73580639
- Updated:September 27, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
- Rooms Total:8
- Flooring:Flooring - Hardwood, Hardwood
- Dining Description:Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Hardwood
- Kitchen Description:Cabinets - Upgraded, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dining Area, Dishwasher, Flooring - Hardwood, Freezer, Oven, Pantry, Range, Refrigerator, Remodeled
- Basement Description:Bulkhead, Interior Entry, Unfinished
- Living area:2,640 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:1 Cooling Zone, Window Unit(s)
- Heating:Natural Gas, Steam
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1913
- Building area:2,640 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.22 Acres
- Lot Features:Level
- Architectural Style:Craftsman
- Construction Materials:Frame
- Exterior Features:Patio, Porch - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping
- Foundation Description:Stone
Schools
- High school:North/South
- Middle school:Brown
- Elementary school:Mason Rice
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,195,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$831.44
- Tax amount:$14,541 (2026)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, First Floor, Washer
- Pool features:In Ground, Private Pool
Parking
- Total parking spaces:6
- Parking description:Detached
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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