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Gracious home on Commonwealth Avenue Carriage Lane welcomes you with a spacious foyer and an inviting sense of warmth, character and architectural detail. This beautiful 6 bedroom, 2.5bath Craftsman home reflects the charm and warmth of American Craftsman charm, featuring authentic period details from the original coffered ceiling, window seats and oak wainscoting inthe living room, to exposed eaves and exterior architectural ornamentation discovered during the 2020 total renovation of the home's exterior. The elegant living room leads to a large formal dining room which opens to an enclosed porch overlooking the yard, as well as a small butler's pantry which leads to the kitchen outfitted with custom cabinetry and hardwood floors. Generously sized bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, home offices, or additional living needs, while the first floor den adds valuable versatility. The lower level offers additional finished space complete with a fireplace, ideal as a playroom, home office, recreation area or other lifestyle needs. The third floor boasts two bedrooms with wood flooring and a finished full bathroom. This wonderful location is just minutes from the Green Line D train, schools, houses of worship, neighborhood amenities and the Mass. Pike. An added bonus - enjoy the unique experience of viewing the Boston Marathon from the comfort of your own home. A special opportunity to own a spacious, character-filled home with exceptional architectural details, inviting porches, and flexible living spaces in a highly desirable neighborhood. Open Houses Saturday 8/29 & Sunday 8/30 from 12-1:30PM.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms6
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom3
  • Lot Features Level
  • Parcel Number M:0024 B:0043 L:0025,686841

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,554,400
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$15,062

Parking

  • Parking Spaces4
  • Parking Features Off Street

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 Second
  • Bathroom 3 Third
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
  • Bedroom 2 Second
  • Bedroom 3 Second
  • Bedroom 4 Second
  • Bedroom 5 Third
  • Dining Room First
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen First
  • Living Room First
  • Master Bedroom Second

Basic Information

  • List Price$2,150,000
  • MLS Number73567478
  • Modification Date08/24/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • Address855 Commonwealth Avenue
  • Building Number855
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetCommonwealth Avenue
  • TownNewton
  • Zip02459

Building

  • BasementPartially Finished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 2
  • FoundationOther
  • Foundation Area 99999
  • Patio And Porch Features Deck
  • Property StyleColonial
  • Rooms10
  • Utilities For Gas Range
  • Year Built1906
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.22

Interior

  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Interior Features Bedroom

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Deck
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet3,324
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 3,324
  • Lot Size Square Feet 9,649
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Park
    • Private School
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedRange, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Other

  • Date Listed08/24/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count2

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Listed by Eric Glassoff of Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

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