$2,195,000

861 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA

4

Beds

3

Baths

2,640

Square feet

0.22

Acres

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.

Open House

October 10th 2026 @ 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Facts & Features

MLS® # 73580639
Price $2,195,000
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3.00
Full Baths 3
Square Footage 2,640
Acres 0.22
Year Built 1913
Type Residential
Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Style Craftsman
Status Active
Taxes $14,541
Tax Year 2026

Community Information

Address 861 Commonwealth Ave
Area Newton Center
City Newton
County Middlesex
State MA
Zip Code 02459

Amenities

Parking Spaces 6
Parking Detached
Garage Spaces 2
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool Yes
Pool In Ground

Interior

Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 1
Fireplaces Living Room
Basement Yes
Basement Features Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Unfinished

Exterior

Exterior Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping
Lot Description Level
Roof Shingle
Construction Frame
Foundation Stone

School Information

Elementary Mason Rice
Middle Brown
High North/South

Additional Information

Zoning SR2
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Road Type Public
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer

Listing Details

Agent Debby Belt
Office Hammond Residential Real Estate

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