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$2,150,000

855 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459
Newton, MA 02459
Listed by Eric Glassoff
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
3,324 sqft
Year built
1906

About this home

Gracious home on Commonwealth Avenue Carriage Lane welcomes you with a spacious foyer and an inviting sense of warmth, character and architectural detail. This beautiful 6 bedroom, 2.5bath Craftsman home reflects the charm and warmth of American Craftsman charm, featuring authentic period details from the original coffered ceiling, window seats and oak wainscoting inthe living room, to exposed eaves and exterior architectural ornamentation discovered during the 2020 total renovation of the home’s exterior. The elegant living room leads to a large formal dining room which opens to an enclosed porch overlooking the yard, as well as a small butler’s pantry which leads to the kitchen outfitted with custom cabinetry and hardwood floors. Generously sized bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, home offices, or additional living needs, while the first floor den adds valuable versatility. The lower level offers additional finished space complete with a fireplace, ideal as a playroom, home office, recreation area or other lifestyle needs. The third floor boasts two bedrooms with wood flooring and a finished full bathroom. This wonderful location is just minutes from the Green Line D train, schools, houses of worship, neighborhood amenities and the Mass. Pike. An added bonus – enjoy the unique experience of viewing the Boston Marathon from the comfort of your own home. A special opportunity to own a spacious, character-filled home with exceptional architectural details, inviting porches, and flexible living spaces in a highly desirable neighborhood. Open Houses Saturday 8/29 & Sunday 8/30 from 12-1:30PM.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73567478
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
60
On market date
August 24, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
4
Lot size
0.22 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Mason-Rice
0.4 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
337
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
District
Newton
Middle
Bigelow Middle
1.49 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
Newton North High
0.6 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
2,098
Student:teacher ratio
10.9:1
District
Newton

Walkability

Blended score for Newton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

83
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.3 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores11
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies4

Market position

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

On the market 60 days -- 42 fewer days than Newton's current average of 102 days.
For reference, the median list price across 911 active listings in Newton right now is $988,000.

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$430,000 down
$1,720,000 loan
Principal & interest$11,156
Property tax (est.)$1,792
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 14, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.