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A+ location sitting atop Heartbreak Hill in prestigious Chestnut Hill this home was recently renovated by a reknown architect. This award winning home has been featured in multiple publications for both it's interior elegance and exterior splendor. Built in 1880 this home has all of the modern amenities and is ideal for entertaining and everyday family living. A gracious foyer leads to both a living room and fabulous family room with built-ins. The open kitchen with eat-in breakfast area is bright and welcoming. It flows seamlessly to a formal dining room with French doors to a large porch. The porch feels more like a cosy family room than an outdoor space. A primary en-suite bedroom plus 3 additional bedrooms and full bath complete the second level. The 3rd floor with cathedral ceiling includes a game room, kitchenette, a generous bedroom plus a full bath. The lower level includes a playroom, half bath and office. Minutes to Boston, shops at The Street and The Pike.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms5
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Bathroom5
  • Lot Features Level
  • Parcel Number S:61 B:013 L:0009,697994

Basic Information

  • List Price$2,999,000
  • MLS Number73288486
  • Modification Date10/08/2024
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Building

  • BasementFull
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 3
  • FoundationStone
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Property StyleVictorian
  • Rooms12
  • Year Built1880
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Conservation Area
    • Golf
    • Park
    • Pool
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • Walk/Jog Trails

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,726,000
  • Tax Year 2024
  • Taxes$16,846

Parking

  • Parking Spaces5
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Off Street, Paved

Location

  • NeighborhoodChestnut Hill
  • SubdivisionChestnut Hill
  • Address254 Commonwealth Avenue
  • Building Number254
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetCommonwealth Avenue
  • TownNewton
  • Zip02467

Property

  • Acreage0.15

Interior

  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Interior Features Game Room, Play Room

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air, Ductless
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Other

  • Buyer Agency Compensation2.5
  • Date Listed09/11/2024
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count11

School Information

  • High School North
  • Elementary SchoolWard
  • High SchoolNorth
  • Junior HighBigelow

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 Second
  • Bathroom 2 Second
  • Bathroom 3 Third
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 4
  • Bedroom 2 Second
  • Bedroom 3 Second
  • Bedroom 4 Second
  • Bedroom 5 Third
  • Dining Room First
  • Family Room First
  • Full Bath3
  • Half Baths2
  • Kitchen First
  • Living Room First
  • Master Bedroom Second

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Porch, Deck - Wood
  • RoofShingle

Property Information

  • Square Feet4,119
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 4,119
  • Lot Size Square Feet 6,330
  • Lot Size Units Acres

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Listed by Chamberlain Group of Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

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