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$1,274,000
● House - Off Market

261 Commonwealth Ave

Newton, MA 02467
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths
square feet
2,762 Ft²
$1,848,927
RealtyHop Estimate
48.03%
Since Sep 1, 2018
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Lovely corner entrance Colonial located on the charming Carriage Lane of Commonwealth Avenue in Chestnut Hill.Built in 1916, this property retains some beautiful features from the 20th century – beamed ceilings, gorgeous hardwood floors, slate roof, arts and crafts skirt - with the requirements of today including central air, porches with Azek flooring, decks, beautiful landscaping, and a 2-car garage.From the moment you enter the Foyer and see the spectacular staircase, you will not be disappointed. The 1st floor has a wonderful flow, especially for entertaining. Ceilings are high; rooms are spacious and connect to each other.The 2nd floor includes an en suite Master and 3 other bedrooms, one of which currently is part of the Master suite.Both floors include an enclosed and heated space, formerly a porch.Throughout, the amount of storage will astonish you, and the location is amazing – near BC,the MBTA, and yet within easy reach of Brookline and other parts of Newton.
Unit Size
2,762 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.19 acres
Price per sqft
$452
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$957
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1916

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #72341068)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 8, 2018 Sold
Sold
Jun 6, 2018 Listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St. $1,249,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1916
  • Effective Year Built: 1916
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 2
  • Building Style: 5
  • Exterior Walls Type: 19
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 8
  • Roof Cover Type: 6
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 1,172
  • Garage Type: 4
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8,131
  • Total Building Area: 2,762
  • Gross Building Area: 5,518
  • Building Area: 2,762
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,762
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000187
  • 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: 373500

Zoning

  • Zoning: MR1

Geography

  • Account Number: 61011 0005
  • District: 207
  • Parcel: NEWT S:61 B:011 L:0005
  • Block: 11
  • Lot: 5
  • Municipality: NEWTON
  • Latitude: 42.3372
  • Longitude: -71.1768

    Address

  • Full Address: 261 Commonwealth Ave
  • Address - House Number: 261
  • Address - Street Name: Commonwealth
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Chestnut Hill
  • Carrier Code: C008
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1011
  • Zip Code: 02467

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $1,419,700

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2247
  • Valuation Date: Mar 13, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 69
  • Final Value: 1,934,305
  • High Value: 2,368,984
  • Low Value: 1,499,626

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,454,600
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,271,500
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $183,100

    Sales

  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 08, 2018
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 120801

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: UNK
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 261 Commonwealth Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 261 Commonwealth Avenue was built in 1916 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $1,274,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 261 Commonwealth Avenue is $1,306,475.
What are some comparable homes to 261 Commonwealth Avenue?
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