861 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459

$649,000

Beds

Baths

2,444

Sq Ft

$266

Price/Sq Ft

0.22

Acres

1913

Year Built

Garage Spaces

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold 2000 Listed May 3, 2000 • MLS# 30407611 Copied! • Updated Sep 1, 2000

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $739,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $649,000
                        

Difference: $90,000 (-12.2%)

Performance Metrics

87.8%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Extended listing

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $302

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $266
                        

This property sold for $266 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.2% below the original asking price.

The property spent 67 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$266/sq ft

Area Median

$615/sq ft

Difference

56.7%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

ENCHANTING ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE HOME WITH SPECIAL ARCHITECTURE! GUMWOOD WOOD TRIM IN LR DR. BUILT IN CABINET WITH LEADED GLASS.WINDOW SEATS.SUNNY ENCLOSED PORCH OPEN/AIRY

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

67.5%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73580639

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Currently Listed

Sep 22, 2026

$1,999,000

MLS #73580639 - Active

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Sold

Aug 31, 2000

$649,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 68

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Listed for Sale

May 3, 2000

$659,000

Original listing

Agent: Ilene Solomon Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
09/22/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$1,999,000	-	-	MLS #73580639 - Active
08/31/2000	✓ Sold	$649,000	-	-	Property sold
05/03/2000	🏠 Listed for Sale	$659,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2000	$5,574	$462,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$5,574

Tax Year 2000

HOA Fee

Per month

Assessed Value

$462,200

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1913

Living Area 2,444 sq ft

Lot Size 0.22 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Central, Steam, Oil

Cooling None

Flooring Wood

Appliances Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full

Laundry In Basement

Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Other (see Remarks)

Roof Shingle

Features Porch - Enclosed, Pool - Inground

Pool In Ground

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Paved Drive

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public, City/town Water

Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,574

Assessed Value $462,200

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Lead Paint Unknown

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color GREY

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 68 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1913

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

2,444 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood

Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater

Interior Features:

Windows:

Basement: Full

Laundry: In Basement

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)

Year Built: 1913

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Central, Steam, Oil

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Pool - Inground

Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features:

Road Frontage: 0.00 ft

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Pool: Private Pool

Pool Features: In Ground

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails

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Neighborhood

861 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ilene Solomon

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Office Phone 617-969-2447

Agent MLS ID BB302500

Office MLS ID BB2430

Listing Data Updated Sep 1, 2000 3:08 PM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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