$2,195,000
861 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA, 02459
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.
Property Details
Price:
$2,195,000
MLS #:
73580639
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
newtoncenter
Listed Date:
Sep 22, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,640
Total Sq Ft:
2,640
Lot Size:
9,607 sqft / 0.22 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1913
Schools
Elementary School:
Mason Rice
Middle School:
Brown
High School:
North/South
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
2640
Appliances
Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Hardwood, Flooring – Hardwood
Heating
Steam, Natural Gas
Laundry Features
First Floor
Exterior
Architectural Style
Craftsman
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Construction Materials
Frame
Covered Spaces
2
Exterior Features
Porch – Enclosed, Patio, Pool – Inground, Professional Landscaping
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Level
Open Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Detached
Parking Spots
6
Parking Total
6
Patio And Porch Features
Porch – Enclosed, Patio
Roof
Shingle
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$14,541
Marie Andrews is an award-winning, licensed real estate broker with licenses in Massachusetts and Florida. She has been selling real estate in the greater Boston area for over 20 years. Over the past two decades, Marie has worked for Century 21 Advanced Realty, building a reputation as a multi-million dollar producer. She has developed an extensive network of investors, lenders, and attorneys. Marie has a wide knowledge base on property management, Massachusetts real estate law, and building…
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Current real estate data for Single Family in Newton as of Sep 23, 2026
188
Single Family Listed
93
Avg DOM
646
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,675,583
Avg List Price
Community
- Address861 Commonwealth Ave Newton MA
- CityNewton
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02459
Subdivisions in Newton
- 15306
- Brae Burn Country Club Neighborhood-West Newton
- Chestnut Hill
- Corner of Hillside Rd. and Walnut St.
- Crystal Lake
- Farlow Hill
- Newton Center
- Newton Centre
- Newton Centre, Newton Corner
- Newton Corner – great spot .5 mile from Starbuck’s
- Newton Highlands
- Newtonville
- Oak Hill
- Oak Hill Park
- Olde Chestnut Hill
- South Side
- The Residences at Four Corners
- Waban
- Waban Square
- Waban Village
- West Newton
- West Newton Hill
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Property Summary
- 861 Commonwealth Ave Newton MA is a Single Family for sale in Newton, MA, 02459. It is listed for $2,195,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,640 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1913. The current price per square foot is $831. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Newton is $646. The average listing price for Single Family in Newton is $2,675,583. To schedule a showing of MLS#73580639 at 861 Commonwealth Ave in Newton, MA, contact your Pegasus Realty LLC agent at 781-858-3505.
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861 Commonwealth Ave
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