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539-541 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459 • Newton Center
$1,675,000
Est. $9,827/month
6
Beds
6
Baths
4,509
Sq Ft
$371
Price/Sq Ft
0.14
Acres
1984
Year Built
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Type
18
Days on Market
Pending Listed Apr 9, 2026 • MLS# 73499479 Copied!

About this home

Extremely spacious 4509sf Newton Ctre 2 family built 1984 in Ward, Bigelow & North school districts! Each 3BR, 3BA duplex unit offers large living spaces w/ direct southern exposure open to dining area w/ passthrough to kitchen. 3rd floor has ADU potential as separate rental. Bottom unit also includes space in the fin bsmt w/ direct access to exterior. Both main levels feature primary BR w/ en suite bath & generous 2nd BR with full bath in hall. Two new boilers w tankless hot water. Harvey windows recently installed on 1st & 2nd floors as well as durable engineered plank flooring. This south facing home gets beautiful sunshine throughout the day and the location could not be better w/ quick walking distance to Ward St houses of worship, numerous restaurants & shops, Green Line T, in addition to the Newton Centre Playground. Ask agent about 2 family for sale at 12-14 Nottingham St that abuts this property. This home will appeal to both buyers or investors.

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Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1984
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
6
Living Area
4,509 sq ft
Total Rooms
16
Stories
4
Levels
4

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1984
Living Area 4,509 sq ft
Lot Size 0.14 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 6
Total Rooms 16

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil, Unit Control
Cooling Wall Unit(s), None
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Varies, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Oven, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom With Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floorplan, Cathedral/vaulted Ceilings, Storage, Remodeled, Kitchen, Family Room, Living Rm/dining Rm Combo, Office/den

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Slate
Features Garden, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $13,888
Assessed Value $1,433,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Varies, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Oven, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Open Floorplan, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings, Storage, Remodeled, Kitchen, Family Room, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Office/Den
Windows: Picture Window, Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1984
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories: 4

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), None
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water: Oil
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage: 55.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

Newton Center

539-541 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Newton School District local
A+
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
↓ 5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Newton Country Day School
0.7 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Jackson School
1.4 mi
Grades K-06
Dearborn Academy School
1.4 mi
Grades 02-12
Brimmer + May School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-12
Fessenden School
2.2 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
2.4 mi
Grades 02-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
3.2 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
1.2 mi | #26 of 352 | Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
1.8 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
1.9 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.2 above state avg
713 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.9 mi | #11 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
2.5 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
3.4 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.1 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton South High School
1.6 mi | #5 of 346 | Score: 77.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
+19.7 above state avg
1,898 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Property History

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Property Timeline

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Status: Active under contract
Apr 15, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
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Pending Sale
Apr 15, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Apr 9, 2026
$1,675,000
Original listing
Agent: Ed Lyon Office: Preservation Properties

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 15, 2026 Status: Active under contract $0 —
Apr 9, 2026 New Listing Added $1,675,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
18 days
Price per Sq Ft
$371

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $13,888 $1,433,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$13,888
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,433,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ed Lyon
Listing Office Preservation Properties
Agent MLS ID NB900045
Office MLS ID NB9037
Listing Data Updated Apr 29, 2026 3:05 AM 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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