NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1298 Commonwealth Ave West Newton, MA 02465

West Newton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,194,000 - $1,456,407

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,604 Sq Ft
$817/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 14, 2022

Last sale price $1,145,000 $714 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,950/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Zervas Elementary School Rated A
  • Jogging Path
  • Park

About This Home

As of July 2022

Prestigious Commonwealth Avenue address offering a charming two-family property situated on a 8,885 sq ft. lot. Welcoming front porch leading to a first floor unit with living room, dining room, kitchen, bath, and two bedrooms. Second floor unit offers living room, kitchen, bath, and two bedrooms. This lovely property awaits an end user, or offers a wonderful opportunity for development. Near schools, shopping, restaurants, villages, parks, transportation, and highways. Please allow 24-48 hours notice; for both units are occupied by tenants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Brennan

Compass Listed on: 04/07/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Christopher Lee

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Benjamin Ginsburg

Redfin Corp.

Redfin Corp.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 8,885 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,604 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • 2 Heating Zones

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 695184

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • 2 Units
  • Shops

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • APOD AVAILABLE: No
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Unit 1(undefined)
  • Interior Amenities: Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room,Dining Room,Kitchen), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room,Kitchen)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Unit 1(Range,Dishwasher,Disposal), Unit 2(Range,Dishwasher,Disposal)
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • Living Area: 1604
  • Stories Total: 3
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 682.67
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 713.84
  • MAIN SO: NB3534

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT UNITS: 2
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 695184
  • Zoning: res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8885
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 853300
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • LEVELS 1: 1
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • LEVELS 2: 1
  • LEASE 2: Y
  • LEASE 1: N
  • FLRS 1: 1
  • FLRS 2: 2

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Tcw Julia $858,750
Closed Tcw Julia $57,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2022 07/14/22 Sold $1,145,000 +4.6% $714 / Sq Ft
05/04/2022 05/04/22 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2022 04/27/22 Price Changed $1,095,000 -15.7% $683 / Sq Ft
04/07/2022 04/07/22 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $810 / 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 $9,712 $991,000 $980,100 $10,900
2024 $9,390 $962,100 $951,600 $10,500
2023 $8,918 $876,000 $774,700 $101,300
2022 $8,533 $811,100 $717,300 $93,800
2021 $8,007 $744,100 $658,100 $86,000
2020 $7,768 $744,100 $658,100 $86,000
2019 $7,267 $695,400 $615,000 $80,400
2018 $7,265 $671,400 $582,500 $88,900
2017 $6,850 $616,000 $534,400 $81,600
2016 $6,431 $565,100 $490,300 $74,800
2015 $6,131 $528,100 $458,200 $69,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Linda Brennan

    Compass

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  • C

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Christopher Lee

    Compass

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Christopher Lee
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72964309

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000053-000001-000008

Massachusetts Middlesex County West Newton 02465 West Newton

1298 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA

This home is located at 1298 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA 02465 since 07 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,310,602, approximately $817 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 1298 Commonwealth Ave is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Zervas Elementary School, Oak Hill Middle School, and Newton South High School.

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