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861 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459

$2,195,000
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BEDS4 BATHS3 full SQUARE FEET2,640 MLS#73580639
STATUSActive PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family

Property Description

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.

861 Commonwealth Ave | MLS# 73580639

This single family home located at 861 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $2,195,000. This property was built in 1913 and has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths with 2640 sq. ft. Search Newton real estate on briancotlar.masiellogrouprealestate.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces: 1
Garage: 2
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Home Style: Craftsman
Lot Size: 0.22 Acres
Roof Type: Shingle
Taxes: $14,541
Year Built: 1913

Amenities

Porch - Enclosed
Patio
Pool - Inground
Professional Landscaping

Feature Descriptions

Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Building Area Total: 2640
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Compensation Based On: N/A
Compensation Broker Transaction: N/A
Compensation Buyer Agency: N/A
Compensation Sub Agency: N/A
Compensation Sub Agency Offered: N/A
Dining Room: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Exterior: Frame
Family Room: Flooring - Hardwood
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
GarageY/N: Yes
HeatingY/N: 1
Kitchen: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Remodeled
Laundry: First Floor
Living Room: Flooring - Hardwood
Lot Features: Level
Master Bathroom: Yes
Master Bedroom: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
Parcel Number: 686842
Parking Features: Detached
Parking Total: 6
Patio And Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Pool Features: In Ground
Rooms Total: 8
Sewer: Public Sewer
Swimming Pool: Yes
Water: Public

Local Schools

High School: North/South
Middle School: Brown
Elementary School: Mason Rice

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Hammond Residential Real Estate
Agent Name: Debby Belt
Agency Phone: 617-731-4644

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Shown By

Agent Name: Brian Cotlar
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Agency Title: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group

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