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799 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459
$2,825,000
Est. $16,202/month
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,403
Sq Ft
$642
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1906
Year Built
2 hours 36 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed May 13, 2026 • MLS# 73517505 Copied!

About this home

Prime Newton Centre location. Set on the Carriage Lane of Commonwealth Avenue is this stately brick Colonial-style residence with a slate roof. Well-maintained, the home has been carefully renovated, incorporating modern amenities for today's lifestyle. Off the foyer is the living room, with a coffered ceiling and a fireplace, that leads into a magnificent kitchen with an oversized island, breakfast bar, and top-of-the-line appliances. The elegant dining room is adjacent to a lovely sunroom overlooking the grounds. A powder room and a mudroom complete this level. On the second level is the primary bedroom suite with a dressing room and spa-like bathroom, plus two more bedrooms, another full bathroom, and laundry. The third level has two more bedrooms and a full bathroom. The lower level is comprised of a family room, bonus room, and full bathroom. In addition to a great level yard with a patio, there is a garage. Easy access to public transportation, shops, parks, and schools.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1906
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,403 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Open House Schedule

17
May
Sunday, May 17
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
15
May
Friday, May 15
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
16
May
Saturday, May 16
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
14
May
Thursday, May 14
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1906
Living Area 4,403 sq ft
Lot Size 0.23 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Features Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/sink, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Window Seat, Closet, Sun Room, Mud Room, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Wired For Sound

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial
Roof Slate, Rubber
Features Patio, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Tandem
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $20,602
Assessed Value $2,126,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Window Seat, Closet, Sun Room, Mud Room, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Wired for Sound
Windows:
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1906
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 4
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Tandem

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

799 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459

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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
0.6 mi
Grades 05-12
Dearborn Academy School
1.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
1.3 mi
Grades K-06
Mount Alvernia Academy
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
1.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Fessenden School
1.7 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
1.8 mi
Grades 02-12
Chestnut Hill School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
3.3 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
1.4 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+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.5 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
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
2.0 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
2.1 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
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
2.9 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
0.7 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
1.8 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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Listed for Sale
May 13, 2026
$2,825,000
Original listing
Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 13, 2026 New Listing Added $2,825,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
2 hours 36 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$642

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $20,602 $2,126,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$20,602
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$2,126,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Tamar Harrison
Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB903192
Office MLS ID AN3108
Listing Data Updated May 13, 2026 8:38 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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