$2,795,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 3 full, 1 half
Sqft: 4,138
Sqft lot: 7,669
Acre lot: 0.18
12 Days On Market

Courtesy of Compass, Allison Blank.

Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1875
Days On Website: 12
Welcome to 700 Commonwealth Avenue, an extensively renovated slate and shingle style home that perfectly blends modern design with timeless elegance. This home is filled with natural light, creating an airy, inviting vibe, and boasts an open layout that flows effortlessly from the sleek kitchen and family room to a brand-new mahogany deck and patio out to the lush, private yard—perfect for outdoor dining, playtime, and weekend gatherings. Upstairs, the primary suite is your private retreat, complete with a cozy fireplace and stylish details throughout. Two additional beds and shared bath. A third floor suite with home office, guest room, and full bath. Lower level family room, home gym, and large flex room. Located just minutes from Mason Rice elementary, Newton Centre's shops, dining, parks, and the T, this house offers the perfect blend of suburban tranquility and city convenience

Features

Property Access

  • Road Frontage Type: "Public"

Basement

  • Basement: "Full", "Partially Finished", "Walk-Out Access", "Interior Entry"

Bathrooms

  • 3 full bathrooms
  • 1 half bathroom
  • 3.5 total bathrooms
  • 4 total bathrooms

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Second Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 144
  • Length: 12
  • Width: 12

Third Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 210
  • Length: 14
  • Width: 15

Fourth Bedroom

  • Level: Third
  • Area: 238
  • Length: 14
  • Width: 17

Building

  • Building Area Total: 4138
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Construction Materials: "Frame"
  • Living Area: 4138
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1875

Community

  • Community Features: "Public Transportation", "Shopping", "Tennis Court(s)", "Park", "House of Worship", "Private School", "Public School", "T-Station", "University"

Cooling

  • Cooling: "Central Air"
  • Cooling Included

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 196
  • Length: 14
  • Width: 14

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: "Deck", "Patio", "Patio - Enclosed", "Professional Landscaping", "Fenced Yard"
  • Patio And Porch Features: "Deck", "Patio", "Enclosed"

Fence

  • Fencing: "Fenced/Enclosed", "Fenced"

Fireplaces

  • Fireplace Included
  • Features: "Family Room", "Kitchen", "Living Room", "Master Bedroom"

Floors

  • Flooring: "Hardwood", "Flooring - Hardwood", "Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet"

Foundation

  • Foundation Details: "Stone", "Brick/Mortar"

Family Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 210
  • Length: 14
  • Width: 15

Heating

  • Heating: "Forced Air", "Natural Gas"
  • Heating Included

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: "Bathroom - Half", "Home Office", "Exercise Room", "Play Room", "Bonus Room", "Bathroom"

Kitchen

  • Features: "Flooring - Hardwood", "Window(s) - Picture", "Dining Area", "Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid", "Countertops - Upgraded", "Kitchen Island", "Cabinets - Upgraded", "Deck - Exterior", "Exterior Access", "Remodeled", "Gas Stove"
  • Level: First
  • Area: 320
  • Length: 20
  • Width: 16

Laundry

  • Features: "In Basement"

Lot

  • Lot Features: "Corner Lot", "Level"
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 7669
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: S:64 B:039 L:0001,700568

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 224
  • Length: 14
  • Width: 16

Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 308
  • Length: 14
  • Width: 22

Parking

  • Parking Features: "Paved Drive", "Off Street"
  • Parking Total: 2
  • Open Parking

Property

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: SR2

Roof

  • Roof: "Slate"

Schools

  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brown
  • Elementary School: Mason Rice

Sewer

  • Sewer: "Public Sewer"

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: 23693
  • Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

  • Water Source: "Public"

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