$2,720,000
SOLD DEC 20, 2024
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,138 Sq Ft
7,669 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$657 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Mason Rice Elementary School Rated A+
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome to 700 Commonwealth Avenue, an extensively renovated slate and shingle style home that perfectly blends modern design with timeless elegance. This home is filled with natural light, creating an airy, inviting vibe, and boasts an open layout that flows effortlessly from the sleek kitchen and family room to a brand-new mahogany deck and patio out to the lush, private yard—perfect for outdoor dining, playtime, and weekend gatherings. Upstairs, the primary suite is your private retreat, complete with a cozy fireplace and stylish details throughout. Two additional beds and shared bath. A third floor suite with home office, guest room, and full bath. Lower level family room, home gym, and large flex room. Located just minutes from Mason Rice elementary, Newton Centre's shops, dining, parks, and the T, this house offers the perfect blend of suburban tranquility and city convenience

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Allison Blank

Compass

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Co-Listed By

Emily Gloss

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Allison Blank

Compass

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,693

Year Built

  • Built in 1875 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,669 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned SR2

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,138 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Picture Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Play Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Mason Rice Elementary School
  • Brown Middle School
  • Newton South High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:64 B:039 L:0001,700568

Community Details

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,693

Year Built

Built in 1875 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1875
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Half, Home Office, Exercise Room, Play Room, Bonus Room, Bathroom
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 144
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 210
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 238
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 140
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 308
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 196
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
  • Room Family Room Area: 210
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Remodeled, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 320
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 224
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Crown Molding
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Area: 200
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
  • Living Area: 4138
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 675.45
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 657.32
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Slate
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:64 B:039 L:0001,700568
  • Zoning: SR2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7669
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 463
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 23693
  • Tax Book Number: 76333

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newton South
  • Elementary School: Mason Rice
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brown

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2024 12/20/24 Sold $2,720,000 -2.7% $657 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2024 09/17/24 For Sale $2,795,000 +21.5% $675 / Sq Ft
12/03/2020 12/03/20 Sold $2,300,000 -6.1% $551 / Sq Ft
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2020 09/17/20 For Sale $2,450,000 +51.3% $587 / Sq Ft
05/06/2015 05/06/15 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2015 05/04/15 Sold $1,618,969 0.0% $425 / Sq Ft
03/23/2015 03/23/15 Off Market $1,618,969 -- --
01/19/2015 01/19/15 For Sale $1,735,000 -- $455 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $24,504 $2,500,400 $1,190,300 $1,310,100
2024 $23,693 $2,427,600 $1,155,600 $1,272,000
2023 $22,588 $2,218,900 $877,600 $1,341,300
2022 $21,613 $2,054,500 $812,600 $1,241,900
2021 $19,492 $1,811,500 $766,600 $1,044,900
2020 $18,912 $1,811,500 $766,600 $1,044,900
2019 $18,378 $1,758,700 $744,300 $1,014,400
2018 $17,513 $1,618,600 $609,600 $1,009,000
2017 $16,929 $1,522,400 $575,100 $947,300
2016 $12,345 $1,084,800 $537,500 $547,300
2015 $11,770 $1,013,800 $502,300 $511,500
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,120,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $2,120,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,840,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $2,800,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $185,770 Closed End Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,214,227 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $465,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $787,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Not Resolvable $2,300,000 None Available
Not Resolvable $1,618,970 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $590,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $590,000 --
Deed $445,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73290964

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000064-000039-000001