JUST COMPLETED. FINAL LANDSCAPING UNDERWAY. Timeless home by a premier local developer in iconic West Newton Hill. A sun-drenched foyer with custom millwork, soaring ceilings, & expansive windows creates a striking first impression, opening to elegant living & dining spaces. The kitchen is the heart of the home, outfitted with high-end appliances, inset cabinetry, an oversized waterfall island, scullery, and pantry, flowing seamlessly into a warm, inviting family room with fireplace and custom built-ins overlooking the landscaped backyard and covered patio. A breakfast area framed by floor-to-ceiling windows captures natural light throughout the day. A first-floor suite/office with patio access. A large mudroom with custom built-ins & direct access to heated garage. Upstairs, four ensuite bedrooms with custom closets, anchored by a serene primary suite with built-ins, bar, fireplace, spa-like bath, walk-in closet & private balcony. Finished lower level w/den, bar, bedroom, bath, & gym.
For sale
$4,899,000
1640 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02465
6beds
6,556sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2026
0.32 Acres Lot
$4,669,300 Zestimate®
$747/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 62 days |
- 710 |
- 24 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lena Voloshin 617-905-8555,
LV Group Real Estate 617-905-8555,
Lena Voloshin 617-905-8555
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73509976
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Radiant, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bedroom, Bathroom, Den, Exercise Room, Home Office, Play Room, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,556
- Total interior livable area: 6,556 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,701
- Finished area below ground: 1,855
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated, Paved Drive, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Covered
- Exterior features: Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: S:32 B:026 L:0008,688009
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $747/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $9,999,999
- Annual tax amount: $999,999
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$4,669,300
$4.44M - $4.90M
$6,165/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,899,000+4.3%$747/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73509976 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2025 | Listing removed | $4,699,000$717/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73458624 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,699,000+211.8%$717/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73458624 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2024 | Sold | $1,507,000-15.2%$230/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73209298 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2024 | Listing removed | $1,777,000$271/sqft |
Source:  Engel & Volkers #73209298 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,777,000+392.2%$271/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73209298 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/1987 | Sold | $361,000$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,321 +3.4% | $1,359,300 +3% |
| 2024 | $12,880 +5.5% | $1,319,700 +10% |
| 2023 | $12,213 +4.5% | $1,199,700 +8% |
| 2022 | $11,686 +3.6% | $1,110,800 +6% |
| 2021 | $11,275 +3.1% | $1,047,900 |
| 2020 | $10,940 +2.9% | $1,047,900 +3% |
| 2019 | $10,632 +4% | $1,017,400 +7.7% |
| 2018 | $10,221 +3.1% | $944,600 +6% |
| 2017 | $9,909 +4.6% | $891,100 +7% |
| 2016 | $9,477 +4.9% | $832,800 +7% |
| 2015 | $9,036 +0.2% | $778,300 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $9,020 +5.5% | $744,200 |
| 2013 | $8,551 +2.9% | $744,200 |
| 2012 | $8,313 +3% | $744,200 +0.5% |
| 2011 | $8,074 +2.6% | $740,700 -2% |
| 2010 | $7,868 +2.4% | $755,800 -2% |
| 2009 | $7,681 +2.7% | $771,200 |
| 2008 | $7,481 -3.6% | $771,200 -7.2% |
| 2007 | $7,757 +2.7% | $831,400 +3% |
| 2006 | $7,555 +3.7% | $807,200 +5% |
| 2005 | $7,288 -0.1% | $768,800 +7.5% |
| 2004 | $7,292 +4.6% | $714,900 +12% |
| 2003 | $6,970 +9.9% | $638,300 |
| 2002 | $6,345 +8% | $638,300 +31% |
| 2000 | $5,874 +4.8% | $487,100 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $5,606 | $443,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: West Newton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Peirce Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10F A Day Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pierce
- Middle: Day
- High: Newton North
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02465
- West Newton
- 1640 Commonwealth Ave
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