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Open House: Thu 9/24 12:00 PM
19
$2,195,000
4 Beds 3 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
2640
861 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02459
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Property Description

This lovely Arts & Crafts-style residence, with beautiful original woodwork and architectural details, is conveniently located in Newton Centre on the Carriage Lane. An expansive enclosed front porch opens to a gracious foyer that flows into an oversized living room with a fireplace and a beamed ceiling, and continues into a spacious dining room with built-ins. The renovated eat-in kitchen, appointed with top-of-the-line appliances and custom cabinets, overlooks the lush, level backyard with a patio and an in-ground swimming pool. Also found on the first level are a mudroom and laundry room off the kitchen, a family room/office that could also be used as a guest bedroom, and a renovated full bathroom. An elegant staircase leads to the second level comprised of a wonderful primary bedroom suite with a renovated bathroom. Three other spacious bedrooms, and a renovated bathroom complete this level. Further enhancing this property are gleaming hardwood floors, a porte cochere, a detached two-car garage, gas systems, and easy access to the Mason-Rice School, the “T”, Newton Centre shops and restaurants, and major routes.

Property Details

Amenities

  • Golf Course
  • Highway Access
  • House of Worship
  • Medical Facility
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • T-Station
  • Tennis Court

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Cabinets - Upgraded, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dining Area, Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Remodeled
  • Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 3
  • Master Bath: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third Floor
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: First Floor
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Laundry Room Features: Bulkhead, Interior Access, Unfinished Basement

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Steam
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Electric Info: 200 Amps
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 6

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 2640
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1913
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping
  • Road Type: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73580639
  • Last Updated: 09/22/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Seller's Representative: Debby Belt, Hammond Residential Real Estate
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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