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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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Basic Information

  • Contingency Pending P&S
  • Gross Income $90,000
  • Listing Terms Contract
  • Lot Features Level
  • Mls StatusUnder Agreement
  • Parcel Number S:73 B:045 L:0018,703783
  • Rent Includes Unit 1(Water), Unit 2(Water)
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,433,100
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$13,888

School Information

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

Parking

  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Parking Spaces6

Rooms

  • Bathroom6
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 6
  • Bedrooms6
  • Full Bath6

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,675,000
  • MLS Number73499479
  • Modification Date05/30/2026
  • Property SubType2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • Purchase Contract Date04/15/2026

Location

  • Address539-541 Commonwealth Avenue
  • Building Number539-541
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • NeighborhoodNewton Center
  • StateMA
  • StreetCommonwealth Avenue
  • SubdivisionNewton Center
  • TownNewton
  • Zip02459

Building

  • BasementFull, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • Door Features Insulated Doors
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area 1350
  • Levels 4
  • Rooms16
  • Stories4
  • Units2
  • Utilities For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features Picture Window, Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
  • Year Built1984
  • Year Built Details Actual, Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.14
  • Frontage Length 55

Interior

  • Flooring Tile, Carpet, Varies, Hardwood
  • Interior Features
    • Bathroom With Tub & Shower
    • Bathroom with Shower Stall
    • Cathedral/Vaulted Ceilings
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Family Room
    • Kitchen
    • Living RM/Dining RM Combo
    • Office/Den
    • Open Floorplan
    • Remodeled
    • Storage

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Garden, Stone Wall
  • RoofSlate

Utilities

  • Cooling Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Oil, Unit Control
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 4,509
  • Lot Size Square Feet 6,170
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
  • Square Feet4,509

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Conservation Area
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • Sidewalks
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedRange, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Oven, Washer, Dryer
  • Other AmenitiesBasement, Garden, Tennis

Other

  • Date Listed04/09/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count6

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Listed by Ed Lyon of Preservation Properties

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