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    • $3,257,400

    742 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459

    6beds
    5,272sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1926
    0.39 Acres Lot
    $3,257,400 Zestimate®
    $618/sqft
    $7,735 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $3,257,400

    $2.96M - $3.58M

    $7,735/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Exquisite Brick Colonial in superb Newton Centre location surrounded by a vintage iron fence. Magnificent pillars frame the entrance. This distinguished home is beautifully with mature plantings and spacious lawns. Extensively renovated in recent years it retains the exceptional woodwork and detail of the period. Elegant oval entertainment sized Living room, granite and stainless cooks kitchen with breakfast room,lovely master with dressing room ,4 more bedrooms,lower level family/exercise room

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Other, Radiant, Stove, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 5,272 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City
    Lot
    • Size: 0.39 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: NEWTS64B037L0006

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • concrete
    • Roof: Slate
    Condition
    • Year built: 1926

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $618/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,650,400
    • Annual tax amount: $25,974

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/14/2017Sold$2,180,000-3.9%$414/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/20/2017Pending sale$2,269,000$430/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton #72121562 Report a problem
    4/8/2017Listed for sale$2,269,000$430/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton #72121562 Report a problem
    4/3/2017Pending sale$2,269,000$430/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton #72121562 Report a problem
    2/22/2017Listed for sale$2,269,000+40.1%$430/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St. #72121562 Report a problem
    12/3/2012Sold$1,620,000-1.8%$307/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/21/2012Listing removed$1,649,000$313/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Commonwealth #71355891 Report a problem
    3/23/2012Listed for sale$1,649,000+4.4%$313/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Commonwealth #71355891 Report a problem
    9/10/2011Listing removed$1,579,000$300/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Commonwealth #71248646 Report a problem
    6/17/2011Listed for sale$1,579,000+133.1%$300/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Commonwealth #71248646 Report a problem
    6/1/1998Sold$677,500$129/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$25,974 +3.4%$2,650,400 +3%
    2024$25,114 +3.7%$2,573,200 +8.2%
    2023$24,218 +4.5%$2,379,000 +8%
    2022$23,173 +3.6%$2,202,800 +6%
    2021$22,360 +3.1%$2,078,100
    2020$21,695 +2.9%$2,078,100 +3%
    2019$21,084 -7.9%$2,017,600 -4.7%
    2018$22,896 +3.1%$2,116,100 +6%
    2017$22,199 +6.9%$1,996,300 +9.4%
    2016$20,772 +4.9%$1,825,300 +7%
    2015$19,805 +8.1%$1,705,900 +12.9%
    2014$18,321 +16.6%$1,511,600 +10.6%
    2013$15,707 +2.9%$1,367,000
    2012$15,269 +2.9%$1,367,000 +0.4%
    2011$14,834 +2.6%$1,360,900 -2%
    2010$14,456 +2.4%$1,388,700 -2%
    2009$14,113 +2.7%$1,417,000
    2008$13,745 +3.7%$1,417,000 -0.2%
    2007$13,250 +2.7%$1,420,100 +3%
    2006$12,905 +3.7%$1,378,700 +5%
    2005$12,447 +0.8%$1,313,000 +8.5%
    2004$12,347 +4.6%$1,210,500 +12%
    2003$11,802 +9.9%$1,080,800
    2002$10,743 +9.3%$1,080,800 +32.6%
    2000$9,828 +13.4%$814,900 +19%
    1999$8,663 $684,800
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    Neighborhood: Newton Centre

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Mason Rice
    • 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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