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Offered at $1,899,000Active
beds
4
baths
3
sq ft
2,640
Built
1913

861 Commonwealth Ave

Newton, MA 02459

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About this home

This lovely Arts & Crafts-style residence, with beautiful original woodwork and architectural details, is conveniently located in Newton Centre on the Carriage Lane. An expansive enclosed front porch opens to a gracious foyer that flows into an oversized living room with a fireplace and a beamed ceiling, and continues into a spacious dining room with built-ins. The renovated eat-in kitchen, appointed with top-of-the-line appliances and custom cabinets, overlooks the lush, level backyard with a patio and an in-ground swimming pool. Also found on the first level are a mudroom and laundry room off the kitchen, a family room/office that could also be used as a guest bedroom, and a renovated full bathroom. An elegant staircase leads to the second level comprised of a wonderful primary bedroom suite with a renovated bathroom. Three other spacious bedrooms, and a renovated bathroom complete this level. Further enhancing this property are gleaming hardwood floors, a porte cochere, a detached two-car garage, gas systems, and easy access to the Mason-Rice School, the “T”, Newton Centre shops and restaurants, and major routes.

Listing last checked: Listing updated:

Listed by Debby Belt · Hammond Residential Real Estate · MLS #73580639

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Details at a glance

Interior6 property facts
Rooms
8
Heating
Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Basement
Yes · Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Fireplaces
1
Building6 property facts
Style
Single Family Residence
Year built
1913
Garage
2
Parking
6
Foundation
Stone
Roof
Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
Lot size
0.22 acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Pool
Yes · In Ground, Private
Zoning
SR2
Financial2 property facts
Annual taxes
$14,541
Assessment year
2026

Location

Estimated monthly cost

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Known monthly costs$10,814 / monthAdjust
Principal & interest
$9,602
Property tax
$1,212
Insurance
Not entered
HOA
Not entered

Listing annual taxes: $14,541. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.

Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.

The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.

More property insights

Automated value estimate $2,160,357

Estimated range $2,040,214–$2,280,499.

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Photo-based condition insights

Overall presentation: above average

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