Spectacular 1920s brick Colonial located in Chestnut Hill and very close to Boston College this is a special home loaded w/details and great potential. Original wood trim/moldings work their way throughout the main floor. Enjoy a gracious entryway, a living room w/ large floor to ceiling windows, FP, hardwood floors throughout and a very open kitchen complete w/a beautiful butlers pantry and an abundance of storage. A room ideal as a den or family room opens up to the back patio. Work from home in the adjoining home office! 4 amazing sized bedrooms plus a full family bath make up the 2nd floor. The primary suite has its own full bath w/jacuzzi tub, W/D, its own cedar closet and FP. Another BR has its own 1/4 bath. The 3rd floor is a pleasant surprise w/a sizeable BR, kitchenette, full BA & a private entrance. There is a partially finished basement w/ another laundry room and garage parking for 1 car. A serene back yard located off the pretty patio offers nice privacy.
- MLS# 73326506
- Date Listed01/15/2025
- Bedrooms 5
- Bathrooms 3 Full baths, 2 Half baths
- Lot Size 0.28 acres (12,014 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Subdivision Chestnut Hill
- Property Type Single Family
- County Middlesex
- Year Built 1920
- Water Public
- Square Feet 3,728 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $616.95
Interior Features
- Appliances Trash Compactor, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Washer/ Dryer
- Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Cooling Central Air, Ductless
- Heating Natural Gas, Active Solar, Baseboard, Hot Water
Exterior / Lot Features
- Exterior Garden
- Roof Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.28
- Lot Size SQFT 12,014.00
- Lot Features Steep Slope
Directions
House is located on the outbound side of Commonwealth & sits up high on the Carriage Lane
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $18,981
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 8 • Serves this home
1.81 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
1.34 mi
Distance
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers
Public • 9 - 10 • Serves this home
4.65 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 8 • Serves this home
1.81 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
2.01 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 1
2.36 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 8
2.49 mi
Distance
Horace Mann School For The Deaf
Public • PK - 12
2.64 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
3.2 mi
Distance
Brookline Early Education Program At Clark Road
Public • PK - PK
3.2 mi
Distance
Public • PK - PK
3.58 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 8
3.79 mi
Distance
Brookline Early Education Program At Beacon
Public • PK - PK
3.92 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
1.34 mi
Distance
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School
Public • 7 - 12
2.01 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.12 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.12 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.47 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.58 mi
Distance
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School - Mission Hill
Public • 5 - 8
4.65 mi
Distance
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Public • 5 - 8
5.2 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12
5.32 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.58 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
1.48 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.01 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.07 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.12 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.2 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.25 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
4.02 mi
Distance
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers
Public • 9 - 10 • Serves this home
4.65 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.2 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.38 mi
Distance
Private • PK - 12
0.21 mi
Distance
Private • PK - 12
1.19 mi
Distance
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael High School For Boys
Private • 09 - 12
1.19 mi
Distance
Private • 07 - 12
1.36 mi
Distance
Private • 05 - 12
1.8 mi
Distance
Private • 06 - 12
2.02 mi
Distance
Bais Yaakov Of Boston High School
Private • 09 - 12
2.1 mi
Distance
Private • PK - 12
2.2 mi
Distance
Private • 07 - 12
2.4 mi
Distance
Private • 03 - 12
2.4 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 St James Street | Listing | 4 | 3 | Oct 23, 2025 | $729,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $988,050 |
| 469 Walnut St | 7 | 5 | Dec 08, 2025 | $3,995,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 372 Warren Street | 9 | 8 | Dec 09, 2025 | $5,950,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 120 Cabot St | 6 | 9 | Nov 26, 2025 | $6,995,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 90 Highland Ave | 7 | 6 | Nov 04, 2025 | $2,499,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 33 Leicester | 5 | 5 | Nov 10, 2025 | $6,595,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 673 Boylston St | 4 | 4 | Nov 02, 2025 | $1,389,999 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 67 Franklin Street | 3 | 2 | Oct 25, 2025 | $650,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 784 Commonwealth Avenue | 5 | 4 | Dec 03, 2025 | $1,995,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
| 20 Birch Hill Road | 5 | 7 | Nov 14, 2025 | $4,500,000 | Dec 15, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,194 | 23,194 | 725,326 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 4,780 | 4,780 | 1,831 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 26.5 | 26.5 | 43 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $147,023 | $147,023 | $108,049 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $68,321 | $68,321 | $57,162 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 116 | 117 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 18.1°F | 18.1°F | 18.1°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 81.2°F | 81.2°F | 81.2°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.22" | 51.22" | 51.22" | 38" |
56/100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score ®
54/100
Good Transit
Transit Score ®
31/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. Many nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
10 nearby routes: 9 bus, 1 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 57/100, Transit Score: 45/100, Bike Score: 57/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 127 Commonwealth Ave
Source: Realty.com
127 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02467 is a Single Family 3,728 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 40 photos available of this 5 bed, 5 bath house, listed at $2,300,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 40 photos of 127 Commonwealth Ave.
Our records indicate that 127 Commonwealth Ave was built in 1920.
The full address for this home is 127 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02467.
127 Commonwealth Ave has been listed on Realty.com since Wed January 15, 2025
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. Many nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 57/100, Transit Score: 45/100, Bike Score: 57/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 127 Commonwealth Ave. Heath (Grades: PK - 8), Bigelow Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (Grades: 9 - 10)
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Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
(tel: 617-969-2447)
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Judy Korzenowski
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