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Newton 02467 Chestnut Hill
305 Commonwealth Ave.
$1,550,000
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305 Commonwealth Ave.

Newton, MA 02467
bedrooms
6 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
4,732 Ft²
$2,001,653
RealtyHop Estimate
43.08%
Since Oct 1, 2019
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Watch the Boston Marathon from your front porch at the top of Heartbreak Hill!  You will be charmed by this grand Victorian beautifully sited on its lot & surrounded by a distinctive fence. This home retains much period detail with many leaded and stained glass windows and beautiful woodwork.  The sunny, front to back living room features lovely wainscoting, built-ins and large bow windows.  The sunny dining room leads to a large eat-in kitchen.  Off the kitchen, you will find a comfortable screened porch and laundry.  A beautiful staircase leads to a large master with charming windows, window seats, an adjoining sitting room and bath, plus 2 additional bedrooms and bath.  4 rooms plus a bath on the third floor are perfect for guest space, offices, or as an au pair suite.  The finished lower has features a large play room.  Systems have been updated.  This wonderful property has a 2 car garage and is convenient to public transportation, the Ward School and all that Newton has to offer.
Unit Size
4,732 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.28 acres
Price per sqft
$296
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,237
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1896

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #72546353)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Sep 27, 2019 Sold
Sold
Aug 7, 2019 Listed by William Raveis R.E. & Home Services $1,399,000
Listed by William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1896
  • Effective Year Built: 1896
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • 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: 19
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 8
  • Roof Cover Type: 6
  • Floor Count: 300
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 6
  • Basement Area: 1,369
  • Garage Type: 4
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12,000
  • Total Building Area: 3,363
  • Gross Building Area: 5,862
  • Building Area: 3,363
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,363
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000275
  • 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: SR2

Geography

  • Account Number: 61010 0001
  • District: 207
  • Parcel: NEWT S:61 B:010 L:0001
  • Block: 10
  • Lot: 1
  • Municipality: NEWTON
  • Latitude: 42.3366
  • Longitude: -71.1783

    Address

  • Full Address: 305 Commonwealth Ave
  • Address - House Number: 305
  • Address - Street Name: Commonwealth
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Chestnut Hill
  • Carrier Code: C008
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1012
  • Zip Code: 02467

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $1,782,800

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2247
  • Valuation Date: Mar 13, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 69
  • Final Value: 2,340,315
  • High Value: 2,866,234
  • Low Value: 1,814,397

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,826,600
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,262,800
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $563,800

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Sep 13, 2019
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Sep 27, 2019
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 147796
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

Comparables

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HOA + Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 305 Commonwealth Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 305 Commonwealth Avenue was built in 1896 and last sold on Sep 13, 2019 for $1,550,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 305 Commonwealth Avenue is $1,425,191.
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