$1,675,000
OPEN SAT 2PM - 3:30PM

539-541 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02459

Newton Centre Neighborhood

Estimated payment $10,098/month

Total Views 99
6 Beds
6 Baths
4,509 Sq Ft
$371 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ward Elementary School Rated A+
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Extremely spacious 4509sf Newton Ctre 2 family built 1984 in Ward, Bigelow & North school districts! Each 3BR, 3BA duplex unit offers large living spaces w/ direct southern exposure open to dining area w/ passthrough to kitchen. 3rd floor has ADU potential as separate rental. Bottom unit also includes space in the fin bsmt w/ direct access to exterior. Both main levels feature primary BR w/ en suite bath & generous 2nd BR with full bath in hall. Two new boilers w tankless hot water. Harvey windows recently installed on 1st & 2nd floors as well as durable engineered plank flooring. This south facing home gets beautiful sunshine throughout the day and the location could not be better w/ quick walking distance to Ward St houses of worship, numerous restaurants & shops, Green Line T, in addition to the Newton Centre Playground. Ask agent about 2 family for sale at 12-14 Nottingham St that abuts this property. This home will appeal to both buyers or investors. Open Hse Sat & Sun 2- 3:30

Listing Agent

Edward Lyon

Preservation Properties Listed on: 04/09/2026

Open House Schedule

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,888

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 6,170 Sq Ft Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Frame Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 6 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Schools

  • Ward Elementary School
  • Bigelow Middle School
  • North High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Separate Meters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Rent includes unit 1(water), unit 2(water)
  • Legal Lot and Block 0018 / 045
  • Assessor Parcel Number S:73 B:045 L:0018,703783

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Building Details

  • Net Operating Income $90,000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,888

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

6,170 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Levels: 4
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • APOD AVAILABLE: No
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Varies, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floorplan, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Storage, Remodeled, Kitchen, Family Room, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Office/Den
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Oven, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3496
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1013
  • Living Area: 4509
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Window Features: Picture Window, Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: NB9037

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s), None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT UNITS: 2
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 2
  • Hot Water: Oil

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Rent Includes: Unit 1(Water), Unit 2(Water)
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:73 B:045 L:0018,703783
  • Zoning: MR1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6170
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13888
  • Tax Block: 045
  • Tax Lot: 0018

Multi Family

  • Net Operating Income: 90000
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Total Actual Rent: 7500
  • LEVELS 1: 2
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes
  • COOLING UNITS: 2
  • LEASE 2: Y
  • LEASE 1: Y

MLS Schools

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

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/09/2026 04/09/26 For Sale $1,675,000 -- $371 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73499479

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Massachusetts Middlesex County Newton 02459 Newton Centre

539-541 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA

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MultiFamily

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