1245 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02465
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OFF MARKET

$3,302,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,055 sqft (on 0.42 acres)

1245 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02465

West Newton
Est. Refi. Payment $20,500/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 4, 2003 for $1,188,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$3.3M
Since last month
Decreased$66K (-2%)
Since last year
Increased$1M (+51.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$2M (+173.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +106% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$3.25M
August 2026$3.32M
July 2026$3.4M
June 2026$3.47M
May 2026$3.47M
April 2026$3.37M
March 2026$2.18M
February 2026$2.17M
January 2026$2.17M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
46 Ellis Rd, Newton, MA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$2,295,000
11/20/25
4
3.5
3,090
6 Risley Rd, Newton, MA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$2,700,000
06/22/26
4
3.5
3,393
36 Troy Ln, Waban, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
04/14/26
5
4.5
3,300
91 Mary Ellen Rd, Newton, MA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,356,750
07/17/26
3
3
2,040
50 Mary Ellen Rd, Newton, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
06/15/26
4
3
2,799
89 Beaumont Ave, Newton, MA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,755,000
07/09/26
4
3.5
2,659
1151 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,907,000
03/09/26
4
3.5
3,714
55 Evelyn Rd, Newton, MA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$2,315,000
03/30/26
4
3.5
3,483
55 Grove Hill Park, Newton, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$1,545,000
05/01/26
4
2.5
2,670
20 Risley Rd, Newton, MA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$3,068,000
05/20/26
4
5.5
4,050

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
20 Risley Rd, Newton, MA 02465
0.05
$3,068,000
4
5.5
4,050
Recently Sold
6 Risley Rd, Newton, MA 02465
0.06
$2,700,000
4
3.5
3,393
Recently Sold
1256 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02465
0.06
$3,541,200
6
6
6,377
Off Market
308 Prince St, Newton, MA 02465
0.09
$5,940,500
4
3.5
3,774
Off Market
46 Ellis Rd, Newton, MA 02465
0.06
$2,356,300
4
3.5
3,090
Off Market
1230 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02465
0.06
$2,788,700
3
3
2,184
Off Market
91 Mary Ellen Rd, Newton, MA 02468
0.07
$1,356,750
3
3
2,040
Recently Sold
33 Colbert Rd E, Newton, MA 02465
0.13
$3,374,700
5
4.5
5,042
Off Market
1201 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02465
0.08
$3,269,200
5
5.5
5,089
Off Market
288 Prince St, Newton, MA 02465
0.14
$5,056,000
7
7.5
7,570
Off Market
1301 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02465
0.13
$7,150,000
7
6.5
8,153
Recently Sold
25 Bonad Rd, Newton, MA 02465
0.15
$3,312,700
6
4
4,225
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1870
0.42 acre lot
3,055 sqft
$1,081/sqft
Garage

About this House

Formerly known as Wauwinet Farm and the home of George H. Ellis, this enchanting Colonial Revival home was built in 1870 and sits on a private, well landscaped 18,470 SF lot along the Carriage Lane of Commonwealth Avenue. There is 3000+ SF of interior living area on three main levels including five bedrooms and three and two half bathrooms. The basement is finished with two additional rooms. Beautiful views of mature trees and plantings are captured from the large living room and glass enclosed sunroom. The large patio offers the ease of al fresco dining during the warm weather months. The family size kitchen has a center island and a large eating area. The rooms are bright and airy and the floor plan allows for a wonderful flow throughout the house. Much of the original character remains but there have been many modern updates over time. Close to Cambridge and major routes. Nearby Commuter Rail offers easy commute to Boston.
1245 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02465 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,055 sqft single-family home in West Newton, built in 1870. It last sold for $1,188,000 on Dec 4, 2003. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,302,000.

Home Details for 1245 Commonwealth Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 10
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1870
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.42 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 10, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73386626
ListingRemoved
$2,290,000
Jun 5, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73386626
Listed For Sale
$2,290,000
Jun 28, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,599,000
May 31, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$1,599,000
Price decreased by 6%
Apr 11, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,699,000

Market trends in Newton

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.5M
$84.2KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.5%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$618
$14MoM
Available listings
232
29MoM

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What Locals Say about West Newton

At least 81 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say kids play outside

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say there's wildlife

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say there are community events

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  • Soniamgregory
    "Suburban with walkable stores and activities. Easy access to commuter rail into Boston. Great public schools "
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  • Pmellios
    "I grew up in newton. Lots to do! Crystal lake, 4th of July at Fessenden, farmers markets. Nice sense of community and very safe! Now feels more urban but still come back from downtown Boston to visit family on the weekends."
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    "Friendly dog walkers are out and about at all hours. Traffic is pretty slow - no fast speeding vehicles. "
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    "Safe area to live with a family, close to everything and schools are great. Commute to Boston by commuter rail that is quite expensive"
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  • Rebecca
    "My neighborhood is quiet, safe and close to the commuter rail and some restaurants. It’s a very pleasant area."
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  • Rebecca
    "Many people in the neighborhood have dogs and there are some nice places to walk them. A few parks and trails easy to find."
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  • Claire S.
    "Farmers market, moody street, cook restaurant, west newton pizza market, nice neighborhood, safe feeling, cute houses"
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  • Claire S.
    "Nothing comes to mind! They would probably like it. Flat surfaces to walk dogs and friendly neighbors."
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  • Samantha F.
    "Family friendly, great area for walking and exercising. Schools are fantastic. Night life within walking distance."
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  • Rulla T.
    "There are lots of dogs. People are friendly easy to walk dogs. For those with little dogs should be aware of coyotes "
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  • Alexa.shabecoff
    "Very dog friendly , dog owners would like, you so have to drive to the nearest dog park though . That should be enough info"
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  • Cameron C.
    "all kids will be safe and protected, well educated and self defense based . I serve both kids and parents will respect and honor "
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  • Kathy S.
    "Accessible via express bus or trolley. There is also train service but other than rush hour service is infrequent."
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  • Kathy S.
    "Many friendships are made socializing with our dogs. Dog owner met in parks and conservation areas become life long friends. Having a dog in Newton is a great way for new comers to find friends."
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  • Alyson W.
    "Many nearby parks / trails to walk your pup. Sidewalks are everywhere so you don't have to worry about walking in the street. One con is the size of yards. Unless you purchase an expensive home you are unlikely to have a decent space for your dog to use."
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  • Alyson W.
    "West Newton offers a diverse shopping selection. There are numerous shops, many of which are small and owned by locals, where you can find just about anything you're looking for. If you're hungry, you can find just about any food, whether it's Mediterranean, Chinese, BBQ, home style diners, and I could go on!"
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  • Alyson W.
    "I live conveniently close to the Turnpike, making it easy to commute to work each day. Depending on the time of day, there may be traffic but that's common in this location."
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  • Alyson W.
    "It's very safe. I can leave my door unlocked when I'm not home and trust that nothing bad will happen. There's many schools and it's a diverse community."
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  • Rachel S.
    "Lots of dogs, lots of sidewalks and parks."
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  • Rachel S.
    "Convenient to everything, friendly neighborhood, great local restaurants."
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  • Rachel S.
    "Light traffic. Driving to Boston during rush hour is heavy traffic. South down 95 in the morning is easy."
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  • Rachel S.
    "Great schools! Lots of kids around, very kid friendly area."
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  • Christian R.
    "Diversity of backgrounds, commonality of values. We raise our kids together in this neighborhood, we celebrate each other’s wins and losses. We come out to catch up in the middle of the street on weeknight evenings and weekend afternoons, and we plan events like July 4th together, since the city fireworks show is part of an evening stroll around our block. "
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  • Jane L.
    "It is a lovely community with friendly people. A very family-oriented location."
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  • Jane L.
    "Accessible to all major highways: rte. 9, rte. 128/95, Mass Pike."
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  • Jane L.
    "This a very family oriented community with great schools."
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  • Aaron S.
    "We have some of the best schools. We are also able to commute to Boston quickly."
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  • Aaron S.
    "Busy, the streets are not well-paved. So the commute is bumpy and dangerous."
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  • Aaron S.
    "That it is expensive to live here. It is a liberal bubble politically."
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  • liv
    "I have lived in Newton my entire life I love it , people are friendly and I love going to The Fessenden School Campus to watch the fireworks on the 4th of July"
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  • Rebecca M. B.
    "Iv lived here for 4 years it’s super safe friendly accessible with lots to do the only thing I’d say it’s lacking is clothing stores but there’s plenty or supermarkets and restaurants and bars and everything els I walk my dog sometimes at 2am because I’m a bartender and get home late and never have felt scared or in danger I meet lots of neighbors outside cause everyone seems to have a dog and has to walk them cause there’s no fences in yards so it’s nice cause you get to know people I love it "
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  • Artod
    "Great safe neighborhood. Easily walk to west newton square and best school systems. Quiet neighborhood yet lots of families with kids playing outdoors. We usually leave our cars unlocked and feel safe doing so. "
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  • Jack a.
    "Shopping. Schools. Tennis courts. Public swimming pool. Movie theater shops and restaurants. Public transportation (communter train and busses) are all within walking distance."
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  • Bdar66
    "We love our neighborhood! Lots of families, a good mix of different types of people. I have kids in Franklin and we are pleased with our experience with this school. We love being walking distance to Gath Pool and the fireworks on the fourth. West Newton Square is great place to walk for a date night or a Saturday morning movie with the kids. It is a good blend of city and town feel, with a lot of intellectuals, academics, and just super interesting people for neighbors."
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  • lola
    " very safe - great schools - walk to grocery stores - pharmacies - restaurants - parks "
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Frequently asked questions about 1245 Commonwealth Ave

  • What is 1245 Commonwealth Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1245 Commonwealth Ave in Newton, MA is $3,302,000.
  • What is the price history for 1245 Commonwealth Ave?
    1245 Commonwealth Ave in Newton, MA last sold for $1,188,000 in December 2003.
  • Is Newton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Newton is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Newton?
    The median sale price in Newton is $1.5M. That is down $84.2K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 1245 Commonwealth Ave?
    The lot at 1245 Commonwealth Ave in Newton, MA is about 0.42 acres (18,295 sq ft).
  • Does 1245 Commonwealth Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 1245 Commonwealth Ave in Newton, MA has a garage.

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