Extremely spacious 4509sf Newton Ctre 2 family built 1984 in Ward, Bigelow & North school districts! Each 3BR, 3BA duplex unit offers large living spaces w/ direct southern exposure open to dining area w/ passthrough to kitchen. 3rd floor has ADU potential as separate rental. Bottom unit also includes space in the fin bsmt w/ direct access to exterior. Both main levels feature primary BR w/ en suite bath & generous 2nd BR with full bath in hall. Two new boilers w tankless hot water. Harvey windows recently installed on 1st & 2nd floors as well as durable engineered plank flooring. This south facing home gets beautiful sunshine throughout the day and the location could not be better w/ quick walking distance to Ward St houses of worship, numerous restaurants & shops, Green Line T, in addition to the Newton Centre Playground. Ask agent about 2 family for sale at 12-14 Nottingham St that abuts this property. This home will appeal to both buyers or investors.
Sold for $1,730,000
$1,730,000
539-541 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Center, MA 02459
6beds
4,509sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1984
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$384/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
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Large living spacesPassthrough to kitchenDurable engineered plank flooring
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Listed by:
Ed Lyon 617-719-4614,
Preservation Properties 617-527-3700,
Ed Lyon EcoBroker Group 617-719-4614
Bought with:
Ed Lyon
Preservation Properties
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73499479
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil, Unit Control
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Oven, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floorplan, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Storage, Remodeled, Kitchen, Family Room, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Office/Den
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Varies, Hardwood
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Picture Window, Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,509
- Total interior livable area: 4,509 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,496
- Finished area below ground: 1,013
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Exterior features: Garden, Stone Wall
- Frontage length: 55.00
Lot
- Size: 6,170 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Foundation area: 1350
- Parcel number: S:73 B:045 L:0018,703783
- Zoning: MR1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
- 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, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Newton Center
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $384/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,433,100
- Annual tax amount: $13,888
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Total actual rent: 7500
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Sold | $1,730,000+3.3%$384/sqft |
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| 5/30/2026 | Pending sale | $1,675,000$371/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73499479 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2026 | Contingent | $1,675,000$371/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,675,000$371/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73499479 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: Newton Centre
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Ward Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Bigelow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ward
- Middle: Bigelow
- High: North
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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02459
- Newton Centre
- 539-541 Commonwealth Ave
