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Condominium at 37 Commonwealth Ave # 12, Newton MA 01742, Newton
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$459,000

37 Commonwealth Ave # 12, Newton MA 01742
Newton, MA 01742
Listed by Barbara Hakim
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Living area
650 sqft
Year built
1938

About this home

What a value! This wonderful corner condo has it all! Completely updated with a newer kitchen and brand new full bath, this delightful home offers so much more! You enter via a welcoming foyer that leads to a spacious fireplaced living room, modern kitchen with gas cooking and SS appliances and a newly renovated bath. The bedroom offers a serene vibe with a good size closet and large windows. This turnkey home has refinished hardwood floors, is freshly painted throughout and will soon have all new windows! Laundry facilities and off-street parking complete this sweet residence. Stellar location-near the Green Line, restaurants, and shops. Go east into Boston or west to get on major routes. This one is a no brainer!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73578461
Property type
Condominium
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
9
On market date
September 16, 2026
Stories
1
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
1
Lot size
0.38 acres

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
John Ward
0.55 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
213
Student:teacher ratio
10.1:1
District
Newton
Middle
Bigelow Middle
1.15 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
465
Student:teacher ratio
9.5:1
District
Newton
High
Lyon Upper 9-12
0.93 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
129
Student:teacher ratio
8.1:1
District
Boston

Walkability

Blended score for Newton's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

71
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
12.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Nearby-amenity density
85 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores2
Parks20
Schools17
Transit stops20
Pharmacies1

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Newton, from live MLS data.

On the market 9 days -- 84 fewer days than Newton's current average of 93 days.
For reference, the median list price across 806 active listings in Newton right now is $949,500.

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Est. monthly payment
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$91,800 down
$367,200 loan
Principal & interest$2,382
Property tax (est.)$383
Home insurance (est.)$150

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