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$965,000
● House - Off Market

254 Commonwealth Ave

Newton, MA 02467
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
3,218 Ft²
$1,957,197
RealtyHop Estimate
97.70%
Since May 1, 2013
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Chestnut Hill! Elegant 1880 circa Victorian home blending gracious period details with a number of amenities for today's living. Featuring a welcoming circular drive, grand foyer, sweeping central staircase, fireplaced family and liv. rms, formal dining room and updated eat-in-kitchen. Updates incl. '06 roof, central air, master bedroom with renovated bath, replacement windows, finished basement w/half bath and finished 3rd floor in-law suite/au pair. Wonderful location!
Unit Size
3,218 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.15 acres
Price per sqft
$308
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$996
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1880

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Last updated: 6 months ago (MLSPIN #71376437)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 26, 2025 Sold
Sold
Jun 26, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Jun 11, 2025 Price Decreased $2,500,000
↓ $195K (7.2%)
Price Decreased
Apr 14, 2025 Listed by Compass $2,695,000
Listed by Compass
This beautifully renovated single-family home in Chestnut Hill combines timeless elegance with modern amenities. Spanning four levels, it features five spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms with custom finishes, plus two well appointed half baths. The open-concept living areas include a formal living room and a den, both with oversized windows. The chef's kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, a large island, and ample counter space. Located off the kitchen is a cozy breakfast nook that flows into the formal dining room opening onto an expansive deck. The private deck overlooks a fenced in yard, perfect for outdoor entertainment and enjoyment. The primary suite offers a spacious layout with an ensuite bathroom. Each of the other sizable bedrooms has abundant storage and custom light fixtures.This stunning home provides peace and proximity to local amenities, schools, parks, and shopping, offering the ideal blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience.
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Property Highlights

Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1880
  • Effective Year Built: 1880
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Bedroom Count: 5
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 2
  • Building Style: 23
  • Exterior Walls Type: 18
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 8
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 300
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 6
  • Basement Area: 1,287
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6,330
  • Total Building Area: 3,218
  • Gross Building Area: 5,572
  • Building Area: 3,218
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,218
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000145
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Newton School District
  • School Tax School District: NEWTON SD
  • Census Tract: 373600

Zoning

  • Zoning: MR1

Geography

  • Account Number: 61013 0009
  • District: 207
  • Parcel: NEWT S:61 B:013 L:0009
  • Block: 13
  • Lot: 9
  • Municipality: NEWTON
  • Latitude: 42.3368
  • Longitude: -71.1761

    Address

  • Full Address: 254 Commonwealth Ave
  • Address - House Number: 254
  • Address - Street Name: Commonwealth
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Chestnut Hill
  • Carrier Code: C008
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1129
  • Zip Code: 02467

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $1,684,600
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2022

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2247
  • Valuation Date: Mar 13, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 69
  • Final Value: 2,097,920
  • High Value: 2,569,368
  • Low Value: 1,626,473

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,726,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,117,300
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $608,700

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 04, 2013
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 00000007
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Sep 15, 2003
  • Previous Sale Amount: $850,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: ADJ
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 254 Commonwealth Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 254 Commonwealth Avenue was built in 1880 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $965,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 254 Commonwealth Avenue is $2,424,563.
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