$1,200,000
SOLD OCT 12, 2023

1230 Commonwealth Ave West Newton, MA 02465

Waban Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,184 Sq Ft
10,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$549 Per Sq Ft

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Zervas Elementary School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2023

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Flynn-Mulford

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton Listed on: 02/28/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Co-Listed By

Rube Vogel

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Groper

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,766

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 10,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is zoned SR2

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,184 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Freezer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Zervas Elementary School
  • Oak Hill Middle School
  • Newton South High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 695177

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,766

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Oven,Countertop Range,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Living Area: 2184
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 549.45
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 549.45
  • MAIN SO: AN6181
  • Insulation: Blown In

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 695177
  • Zoning: SR2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Sloped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10000
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 336
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9766
  • Tax Book Number: 21971

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newton South
  • Elementary School: Zervas
  • Middle Or Junior School: Oak Hill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 1992
Sold by
Somrock Corp
Bought by
Deacon Rick and Deacon Dawn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
8.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1991
Sold by
Presutti David A
Bought by
Somrock Corp
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $240,000 --
Deed $225,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,550,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $1,000,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $2,135,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $200,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $35,000 Balloon
Closed $100,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $50,000 No Value Available
Closed $26,400 No Value Available
Closed $190,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2025 06/25/25 For Sale $3,495,000 +191.3% $572 / Sq Ft
10/12/2023 10/12/23 Sold $1,200,000 0.0% $549 / Sq Ft
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
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73082541

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000053-000001-000001