Welcome to 1230 Commonwealth Avenue! This property, located in one of Newton's most desirable neighborhoods, is an excellent opportunity to bring your creative vision to life. Whether you are a builder, contractor, or end user looking for a project this is an amazing opportunity to break into a top location at an affordable price point. The lot boasts 10,000 sq ft with the ability to build up to 4,000 sq ft of new construction. The location is minutes away from Town Hall and the Public Library, with easy access to local shops, restaurants, and stores.
Sold for $2,300,000
$2,300,000
1230 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02465
3beds
2,184sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
10,000 Square Feet Lot
$2,797,200 Zestimate®
$1,053/sqft
$4,525 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,797,200
$2.66M - $2.94M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heather Flynn-Mulford 707-486-4779,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton 617-969-2447,
Rube Vogel 617-792-2142
Bought with:
The Jeff Groper Group
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73082541
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Tile
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,184
- Total interior livable area: 2,184 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 10,000 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 695177
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,053/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $959,300
- Annual tax amount: $9,766
- Date on market: 10/28/2025
- Listing terms: Lease Back
- Exclusions: Washer And Dryer
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Listing removed | $2,899,000$1,327/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73476391 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Pending sale | $2,899,000$1,327/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73476391 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2026 | Price change | $2,899,000-3.3%$1,327/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73476391 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,999,000-5.5%$1,373/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73476391 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2025 | Listing removed | $3,175,000$1,454/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73446556 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,175,000+38%$1,454/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73446556 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Sold | $2,300,000-25.8%$1,053/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Price change | $3,099,000-11.3%$1,419/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73396306 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,495,000+191.3%$1,600/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73396306 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2023 | Sold | $1,200,000+0%$549/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73082541 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2023 | Contingent | $1,199,999$549/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73082541 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,199,999$549/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73082541 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2023 | Contingent | $1,199,999$549/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73082541 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,199,999+400%$549/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73082541 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/1992 | Sold | $240,000+6.7%$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/1991 | Sold | $225,000$103/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,705 +3.4% | $1,092,300 +3% |
| 2024 | $10,350 +6% | $1,060,500 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $9,766 +4.5% | $959,300 +8% |
| 2022 | $9,344 +3.6% | $888,200 +6% |
| 2021 | $9,016 +3.1% | $837,900 |
| 2020 | $8,748 +2.9% | $837,900 +3% |
| 2019 | $8,501 +4.5% | $813,500 +8.2% |
| 2018 | $8,136 +3.2% | $751,900 +6% |
| 2017 | $7,887 +4.5% | $709,300 +7% |
| 2016 | $7,544 +4.9% | $662,900 +7% |
| 2015 | $7,192 +0.7% | $619,500 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $7,139 +5.5% | $589,000 |
| 2013 | $6,768 +2.9% | $589,000 |
| 2012 | $6,579 +3% | $589,000 +0.5% |
| 2011 | $6,390 +2.6% | $586,200 -2% |
| 2010 | $6,227 +2.4% | $598,200 -2% |
| 2009 | $6,080 +2.7% | $610,400 |
| 2008 | $5,921 -3% | $610,400 -6.7% |
| 2007 | $6,103 +2.7% | $654,100 +3% |
| 2006 | $5,944 +3.7% | $635,000 +5% |
| 2005 | $5,734 +2.5% | $604,800 +10.3% |
| 2004 | $5,594 +4.6% | $548,400 +12% |
| 2003 | $5,346 +9.8% | $489,600 |
| 2002 | $4,867 +4.5% | $489,600 +26.8% |
| 2000 | $4,658 +4.8% | $386,200 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $4,445 | $351,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Highlands
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Zervas Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Oak Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Zervas
- Middle: Oak Hill
- High: Newton South
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Middlesex County
- Newton
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- Newton Highlands
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