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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

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    What's special

    Large living spacesPassthrough to kitchenDurable engineered plank flooring
    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.

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    Listing updated:

    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 sqft
    • 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 & neighborhood

    Community
    • 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

    HOA & financial

    Other financial information
    • Total actual rent: 7500

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Contract
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/29/2026Sold$1,730,000+3.3%$384/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73499479 Report a problem
    5/30/2026Pending sale$1,675,000$371/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73499479 Report a problem
    4/15/2026Contingent$1,675,000$371/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73499479 Report a problem
    4/9/2026Listed for sale$1,675,000$371/sqft
    Source: MLS PIN #73499479 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Tax history is unavailable.

    Neighborhood: Newton Centre

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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