Franklin Knotts
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(781) 752-4079
21 Total Sales
1 in Waban
$1,356,750 Price
1230 Commonwealth Ave West Newton, MA 02465
Waban NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,621,000 - $3,588,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,184
Sq Ft
$1,369/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
Welcome to 1230 Commonwealth Avenue! This property, located in one of Newton's most desirable neighborhoods, is an excellent opportunity to bring your creative vision to life. Whether you are a builder, contractor, or end user looking for a project this is an amazing opportunity to break into a top location at an affordable price point. The lot boasts 10,000 sq ft with the ability to build up to 4,000 sq ft of new construction. The location is minutes away from Town Hall and the Public Library, with easy access to local shops, restaurants, and stores.
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Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 1, 2025
Sold by
1230 Commonwealth Ave Llc and Newton Capital Llc
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 28, 2023
Closed on
Oct 12, 2023
Sold by
Deacon Rick and Deacon Dawn
Bought by
1230 Commonwealth Ave Llc
Seller's Agent
Heather Flynn-Mulford
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Groper
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
List Price
$1,199,999
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1
0.0%
Views
173
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
37.01%
Original Mortgage
$2,135,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 24, 1992
Sold by
Somrock Corp
Bought by
Deacon Rick and Deacon Dawn
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 26, 1991
Sold by
Presutti David A
Bought by
Somrock Corp
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Waban, MA
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Franklin Knotts
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Lynette Glover
Lynette Glover
Hammond Residential Real Estate
(781) 429-3094
55 Total Sales
1 in Waban
$3,100,000 Price
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Barbara Wales
Barbara Wales
Engel & Volkers Newton
(781) 512-8233
103 Total Sales
2 in Waban
$1.7M - $2.2M Price Range
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Jim Lowenstern
Jim Lowenstern
Castles Unlimited
(857) 226-3394
17 Total Sales
4 in Waban
$2.5M - $7.8M Price Range
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Amy Caffrey
Amy Caffrey
Responds QuicklyCompass
(781) 404-3530
54 Total Sales
2 in Waban
$2.3M - $2.4M Price Range
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Kiki Williams
Kiki Williams
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
(857) 386-7165
15 Total Sales
1 in Waban
$1,600,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,300,000 | -- | ||
| 1230 Commonwealth Ave Llc | $1,200,000 | None Available | |
| Deacon Rick | $240,000 | -- | |
| Somrock Corp | $225,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $2,550,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | 1230 Commonwealth Ave Llc | $1,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | -- | $2,135,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Deacon Rick | $35,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Deacon Rick | $100,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2023 10/12/23 | Sold | $1,200,000 | 0.0% | $549 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/28/2023 05/28/23 | Off Market | $1,200,000 | -- | -- | |
| 05/19/2023 05/19/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/05/2023 04/05/23 | For Sale | $1,199,999 | -40.0% | $549 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/23/2023 03/23/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/28/2023 02/28/23 | For Sale | $1,999,999 | -- | $916 / Sq Ft |
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,705 | $1,092,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $10,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $9,766 | $959,300 | $836,500 | $122,800 |
| 2022 | $9,344 | $888,200 | $774,500 | $113,700 |
| 2021 | $0 | $837,900 | $730,700 | $107,200 |
| 2020 | $8,748 | $837,900 | $730,700 | $107,200 |
| 2019 | $8,501 | $813,500 | $709,400 | $104,100 |
| 2018 | $4,112 | $751,900 | $644,900 | $107,000 |
| 2017 | $0 | $709,300 | $608,400 | $100,900 |
| 2016 | $7,544 | $662,900 | $568,600 | $94,300 |
| 2015 | $7,192 | $619,500 | $531,400 | $88,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Heather Flynn-Mulford
HF
Seller's Agent in 2023
Heather Flynn-Mulford
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
1 in this area
9 Total Sales
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RV
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Rube Vogel
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
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Jeff Groper
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Jeff Groper
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
(617) 240-8000
13 in this area
149 Total Sales
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