NOT LISTED FOR SALE

386 Commonwealth Ave Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Chestnut Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,854,000 - $3,179,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,760 Sq Ft
$632/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 27, 2023

Last sale price $2,570,000 $540 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,879/month

112 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Greenhouse
  • 0.74 Acre Lot
  • Ward Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wine Cellar
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of July 2023

Welcome to this magnificent residence situated on Heartbreak Hill.This French-style home seamlessly combines elegance w/spaciousness, offering a truly unique living experience.The grounds, designed by the Olmsted Bros, showcase mature landscaping & century-old trees, creating a picturesque setting.The LR offers a delightful space to relax & enjoy the surroundings w/magnificent carved oak fireplace.Pocket & French doors open to a semi-circular veranda.The DR exudes warmth & charm w/its mahogany paneled fireplace, built-ins & connects to a sunroom that provides enchanting garden views.The modern kitchen is a chef's delight with its high-end ss appliances,newer cabinets,granite countertops & adjacent butler's pantry.Upstairs find an updated primary suite providing a luxurious retreat.Four more bedrooms offer versatility & comfort for family or guests.Located in a convenient area,this property offers easy access to Newton Centre, ensuring a lifestyle of convenience & comfort.Walk to the T.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ilene Solomon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton Listed on: 03/09/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Co-Listed By

Karyn Moffa

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

  • $30,966

Year Built

  • Built in 1925 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.74 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned SR1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • French Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,760 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Picture Window
  • French Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 6 Fireplaces
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Second Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal
  • Instant Hot Water

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Greenhouse
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Ward Elementary School
  • Bigelow Middle School
  • NNHS High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block L:0001 / B:008
  • Assessor Parcel Number S:61 B:008 L:0001,697902

Community Details

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,966

Year Built

Built in 1925 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, French Colonial
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Subdivision Name: 3B
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom, Foyer, Sun Room, Wine Cellar, Wet Bar, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Appliances: Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Countertop Range,Refrigerator,Range Hood,Instant Hot Water, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony - Exterior, French Doors, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony - Exterior, French Doors, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony - Exterior, French Doors, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Window(s) - Picture, Balcony - Exterior, French Doors, Exterior Access, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Second Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliances, Storage, Gas Stove, Crown Molding, Vestibule
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Balcony - Exterior, French Doors, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 4760
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Tile
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:61 B:008 L:0001,697902
  • Zoning: SR1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.74
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 32321
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 30966
  • Tax Block: B:008
  • Tax Lot: L:0001

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Nnhs
  • Elementary School: Ward
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bigelow

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1990
Sold by
Security Pacif Natl Bk
Bought by
Leibler Kenneth R
Current Estimated Value
$3,006,255

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
10.01%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 1990
Sold by
Howard Michael
Bought by
Security Pacific Nb
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Leibler Kenneth R $840,000 --
Leibler Kenneth R $840,000 --
Security Pacific Nb $968,000 --
Security Pacific Nb $968,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Security Pacific Nb $220,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/27/2023 07/27/23 Sold $2,570,000 -14.2% $540 / Sq Ft
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2023 04/26/23 Price Changed $2,995,000 -9.1% $629 / Sq Ft
04/05/2023 04/05/23 Price Changed $3,295,000 -7.2% $692 / Sq Ft
03/09/2023 03/09/23 For Sale $3,550,000 -- $746 / 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 $24,424 $2,492,200 $1,862,200 $630,000
2024 $27,685 $2,836,600 $1,808,000 $1,028,600
2023 $32,362 $3,179,000 $1,606,700 $1,572,300
2022 $30,966 $2,943,500 $1,487,700 $1,455,800
2021 $0 $2,776,900 $1,403,500 $1,373,400
2020 $28,991 $2,776,900 $1,403,500 $1,373,400
2019 $28,173 $2,696,000 $1,362,600 $1,333,400
2018 $0 $2,524,000 $1,209,900 $1,314,100
2017 $26,478 $2,381,100 $1,141,400 $1,239,700
2016 $25,324 $2,225,300 $1,066,700 $1,158,600
2015 $24,145 $2,079,700 $996,900 $1,082,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ilene Solomon

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Ilene Solomon

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

    (617) 969-2447

    4 in this area

    179 Total Sales

    Ilene Solomon
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  • Karyn Moffa

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Karyn Moffa

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

    (508) 847-6368

    2 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Karyn Moffa
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  • Jeff Groper

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jeff Groper

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

    (617) 240-8000

    5 in this area

    157 Total Sales

    Jeff Groper
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73085785

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000061-000008-000001

Massachusetts Middlesex County Newton 02459 Chestnut Hill

386 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA

Not Listed for Sale

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