1245 Commonwealth Ave · Newton

FOR SALE · MLS #73583074

$3,218,000

beds
5
baths
5
sqft
4,871

1245 Commonwealth Ave

Newton, MA 02465

LOCATION

Property location

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Commonwealth Ave Carriage Lane

Home type
Single Family Residence
Interior living area
4,871 sqft
Year built
1870
Lot size
18,470 sqft (about 0.42 acres)
Parking spaces
3
Price per sqft
$661/sqft

About this home

Perched high above Commonwealth Avenue, this beautifully renovated Colonial combines timeless character with the comfort and style of today. Set among mature trees, the property feels wonderfully private while enjoying one of Newton’s most sought-after locations. Thoughtfully renovated and revived by Newtons top builder, the home retains its old-world charm and architectural detail while offering a fresh, inviting layout for today’s lifestyle. The open kitchen features a large island with seating and plenty of room for a breakfast table, with a den or office just off the kitchen. A formal dining room provides an elegant setting for entertaining, while the fireplaced living room opens through a wall of windows to a bright sunroom overlooking the yard and patio. The spacious primary suite, added as part of the renovation, features a walk-in closet and beautiful full bath. Two additional bedrooms, including one en-suite, and another full bath complete the second floor. Two more bedrooms and a bath on the third floor provide wonderful flexibility for family and guests. Outside, the patio and private yard offer a peaceful setting surrounded by mature trees. With the Commonwealth Avenue path right outside your door for biking, walking, and enjoying the energy of Marathon Day. This is a special home in the Pierce School district, an ideal location that truly brings together character, privacy, space, and location. Close proximity to Boston and all Newton has to offer.

Listed by Deborah M. Gordon · Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
MLS PIN #73583074 · Updated 10/6/2026, 5:52:00 PM ET

Facts & features

Home overview
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Property category
Residential
MLS status
Active
Bedrooms
5
Full bathrooms
4
Half bathrooms
2
Total bathrooms
5
Total rooms
11
Living area
4,871 sqft
Living area source
Measured
Above grade finished area
3,593 sqft
Below grade finished area
1,278 sqft
Building area
4,871
Building area units
Square Feet
Building area source
Measured
Area includes basement
Yes
Interior & systems
Heating
Forced Air · Natural Gas
Heating available
Yes
Heating zones
4
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling available
Yes
Cooling zones
4
Appliances
Range · Oven · Dishwasher · Disposal
Flooring
Tile · Carpet · Hardwood
Basement
Full
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces
2
Primary bathroom features
Yes

Price & tax details

Current asking price$3,218,000
Original asking price$3,218,000
Listed on2026-09-27
Days on market9
Tax record supplied by MLS
YearProperty taxAssessed value
2026$22,441$2,315,900

These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.

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SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

Schools & performance

2026 MA DESE

School names, grades and state-reported measures are listed below.

This listing does not name individual schools. Public school information below is context, not an attendance assignment for this address.

Nearby public schools

Sorted by straight-line distance within the city. These are not attendance boundaries or a guarantee of enrollment.

76DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Zervas

Grades K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5

Straight-line distance 0.88 km

Progress toward targets 54%

86DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Newton North High

Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12

Straight-line distance 1.18 km

Progress toward targets 63%

81DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Peirce

Grades K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5

Straight-line distance 1.24 km

Progress toward targets 64%

96DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Mason-Rice

Grades K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5

Straight-line distance 1.60 km

Progress toward targets 88%

99DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

A E Angier

Grades K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5

Straight-line distance 1.75 km

Progress toward targets 95%

—DESE percentile

Nearby public school · not assigned

Newton Early Childhood Program

Grades PK

Straight-line distance 1.92 km

DESE does not report a percentile for this school.

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DESE accountability percentiles (1–99) compare schools administering similar assessments, using up to two years of indicators. These are not test scores out of 100 or GreatSchools 1–10 ratings. Progress toward targets is a separate state measure. Consider programs, support services and your child’s needs as well.

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