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  • $2,471,800

    305 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02467

    6beds
    4,732sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1896
    0.28 Acres Lot
    $2,471,800 Zestimate®
    $522/sqft
    $8,939 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,471,800

    $2.22M - $2.77M

    $8,939/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Watch the Boston Marathon from your front porch at the top of Heartbreak Hill! You will be charmed by this grand Victorian beautifully sited on its lot & surrounded by a distinctive fence. This home retains much period detail with many leaded and stained glass windows and beautiful woodwork. The sunny, front to back living room features lovely wainscoting, built-ins and large bow windows. The sunny dining room leads to a large eat-in kitchen. Off the kitchen, you will find a comfortable screened porch and laundry. A beautiful staircase leads to a large master with charming windows, window seats, an adjoining sitting room and bath, plus 2 additional bedrooms and bath. 4 rooms plus a bath on the third floor are perfect for guest space, offices, or as an au pair suite. The finished lower has features a large play room. Systems have been updated. This wonderful property has a 2 car garage and is convenient to public transportation, the Ward School and all that Newton has to offer.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Other, Gas
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Cable Available, Security System
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 4,732 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 0.28 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: NEWTS61B010L0001

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • brick
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1896

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $522/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,881,400
    • Annual tax amount: $18,438

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/27/2019Sold$1,550,000+10.8%$328/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/14/2019Pending sale$1,399,000$296/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate #72546353 Report a problem
    8/7/2019Listed for sale$1,399,000$296/sqft
    Source: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services #72546353 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$18,438 +3.4%$1,881,400 +3%
    2024$17,828 +4.6%$1,826,600 +9.1%
    2023$17,052 +4.5%$1,675,000 +8%
    2022$16,315 +3.6%$1,550,900 +6%
    2021$15,743 +3.1%$1,463,100
    2020$15,275 +2.9%$1,463,100 +3%
    2019$14,844 +4%$1,420,500 +7.6%
    2018$14,278 +3.1%$1,319,600 +6%
    2017$13,843 +4.5%$1,244,900 +7%
    2016$13,241 +4.9%$1,163,500 +7%
    2015$12,625 +0.6%$1,087,400 +5%
    2014$12,554 +5.5%$1,035,800
    2013$11,901 +2.9%$1,035,800
    2012$11,570 +1.5%$1,035,800 -0.9%
    2011$11,395 +2.6%$1,045,400 -2%
    2010$11,104 +2.4%$1,066,700 -2%
    2009$10,841 +2.7%$1,088,500
    2008$10,558 -1.1%$1,088,500 -4.9%
    2007$10,680 +2.7%$1,144,700 +3%
    2006$10,403 +3.7%$1,111,400 +5%
    2005$10,035 +1%$1,058,500 +8.6%
    2004$9,940 +4.6%$974,500 +12%
    2003$9,501 +9.9%$870,100
    2002$8,649 +6.8%$870,100 +29.6%
    2000$8,098 +4.8%$671,500 +9.9%
    1999$7,729 $611,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 02467

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Ward
    • Middle: Bigelow
    • High: Newton North

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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