261 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02467
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OFF MARKET

$1,910,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,762 sqft

261 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02467

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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 8, 2018 for $1,274,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.91M
Since last month
Decreased$46K (-2.3%)
Since last year
Decreased$43K (-2.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$642K (+50.4%)
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 +42% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.92M
July 2026$1.96M
June 2026$1.99M
May 2026$2.03M
April 2026$1.97M
March 2026$1.99M
February 2026$1.9M
January 2026$1.86M
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
61 Woodlawn Dr, Newton, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,797,000
05/01/26
4
3.5
3,104
38 Wachusett Rd, Newton, MA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$2,225,000
07/01/26
4
2
2,877
5 Hammond St, Newton, MA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
06/23/26
3
2.5
2,666
5 Merrill Rd, Newton, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
12/19/25
4
3.5
3,894
55 Woodlawn Dr, Newton, MA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
04/01/26
5
3.5
3,927
28 Exmoor Rd, Newton, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
11/12/25
3
2.5
2,434
105 Grant Ave, Newton, MA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$1,435,000
08/14/26
4
3.5
2,291
81 Intervale Rd, Newton, MA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$2,090,000
08/03/26
4
3.5
3,550
41 Fellsmere Rd, Newton, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,590,000
10/22/25
5
3.5
4,054
104 Woodchester Dr, Newton, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
12/02/25
4
3.5
3,159

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
254 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02467
0.04
$2,539,500
5
4
4,119
Off Market
111 Hammondswood Rd, Newton, MA 02467
0.07
$3,043,200
5
3.5
3,380
Off Market
85 Manet Rd, Newton, MA 02467
0.06
$2,427,000
5
3.5
2,630
Off Market
34 Hammond St, Newton, MA 02467
0.08
$2,645,100
5
4.5
4,150
Off Market
20 Hammond St #102, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
0.07
$549,900
1
1
1,211
For Sale
97 Manet Rd, Newton, MA 02467
0.08
$2,313,700
4
3
3,141
Off Market
98 Manet Rd #1, Newton, MA 02467
0.10
$1,754,700
4
3
3,077
Off Market
5 Hammond St, Newton, MA 02467
0.11
$2,100,000
3
2.5
2,666
Recently Sold
104 Manet Rd, Newton, MA 02467
0.11
$2,344,100
4
3.5
2,883
Off Market
21 Woodchester Dr, Newton, MA 02467
0.12
$2,609,000
4
3.5
3,568
Off Market
209 Commonwealth Ave #3E, Newton, MA 02467
0.11
$1,100,000
2
2
1,927
Recently Sold
5 Merrill Rd, Newton, MA 02459
0.14
$2,100,000
4
3.5
3,894
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1916
Living Area
2,762 sqft
Price/Sqft
$692

About this House

This single-family home is located at 261 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA. 261 Commonwealth Ave is in Newton, MA and in ZIP code 02467. This property has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and approximately 2,762 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 8276 sqft and was built in 1916.
261 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02467 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,762 sqft single-family home built in 1916. It last sold for $1,274,000 on Aug 8, 2018. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2014 with an asking price of $800 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 8, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,910,200, with a rent estimate of $6,634/month.

Home Details for 261 Commonwealth Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room, Family Room, Master Bath
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: SlateDeckExterior: OtherLawnPatio
Parking & Garage
Parking: Carport

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1916
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8276 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 8, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,274,000
Jun 14, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,249,000
Jun 6, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,249,000
Apr 8, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$800
Jan 24, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$800

Market trends in Newton

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.59M
$66.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$631
$9MoM
Available listings
261
60MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Newton

At least 596 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 78 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 64 % Say there's wildlife

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say there are community events

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  • Joao
    "Oak Hill and Newton in general are great for raising families, with top rated schools and a community that is very focused on children and their education "
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  • Joao
    "There are people walking dogs all the time and they take good care to clean up after them. Dog owners are welcome!"
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  • Justin Buck
    "The neighborhood has fantastic access to the Cove on the Charles River, a wonderful park. The area is quiet, but has amazing accessibility to the whole Boston area via I-90, I-95, Green Line, Commuter Rail, and Express Bus. The community hosts an annual PorchFest block party with dozens of bands playing on front porches, which is a highlight every year."
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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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  • Timothyasmth
    "Great place to raise a family. Safe neighborhoods, good schools. Close to transportation and highways. "
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  • Justindbuck
    "The community block party and porchfest with live music are traditional yearly events. Great neighborhood for Halloween."
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  • Commave
    "There is a grand piano out on the town green all summer and most evenings people gather there to eat and admire the community-maintained gardens while they listen to whoever plays. The Harvest Fair in the fall is well attended and a great time. The weekly farmers market is first-rate as is swimming in Crystal Lake. And then there’s Halloween, when so many people go all-out. "
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  • Shermaderma
    "Great neighborhood. Walking to distance to everything; schools, groceries, restaurants, fast food, commuter rail and buses. People are out and about and friendly. Streets are safe. "
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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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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in West Newton and then Newton Centre since 1978, raised three kids here, and have retired here. A wonderful town filled with friendly and high achieving people. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dogs, lots of parks, nice people, great schools, lots of restaurants and stores within walking distance."
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    "Very nice neighborhood Live here for twenty years I do not commute to work. Self employed "
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  • Trulia User
    "Wonderful city. Safest of its size in the whole country. First class schools, wonderful library, convenient shopping, lots of restaurants. Newton is called the garden city because of the extensive trees found everywhere."
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  • Trulia User
    "Friendly dog walkers are out and about at all hours. Traffic is pretty slow - no fast speeding vehicles. "
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  • Trulia User
    "A nice neighborhood of 1- and 2 family homes. A vibrant commercial area with some new buildings with apartments, stores, and restaurants. "
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  • Eugen J.
    "The area is known for its picturesque New England-style homes, tree-lined streets, and friendly community. The neighborhood is also home to the beautiful Upper Falls Greenway, which offers residents a peaceful spot to take a walk or have a picnic."
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  • Trulia User
    "I live in newton one year,it is safe and quiet, very beautiful town,people are friendly,everything is good for me."
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  • Trulia User
    "We have a neighborhood block party in the spring and a town-wide Village Day in the fall. "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "I like living here, it is convenient, quiet and nice, the people are friendly They organize town events "
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    "Close knit community, close to T station and vibrant city center that is really convenient for all. "
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    "It’s a nice neighborhood, very quiet, good school district, access to public transportation and restaurants."
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    "I’m only a few minutes away from work. It’s a great location to be and to raise kids. Cute little shops that just opened up as well. "
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    "They would like it cause there is a trail next to charles river people walk, run, bike and it is pets friendly "
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  • Trulia User
    "The Italian festival is one of my favorite events in Newton. Also, I should include how wonderful the community is."
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  • Trulia User
    "Best schools in the US, beautiful neighborhood with easy accessibility to public transportation and restaurants "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very convenient to all downtown areas and buses are always on time and never overcrowded and nice bus drivers"
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy access to the T and bus lines and some major commuter thoroughfares, but traffic can be heavy. The highway however is not too close"
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  • Trulia User
    "There recently have been more dog owners. Most of them do pick up poop after the dog, but there ate a few people that don't. Otherwise most of the dog owners I know are super friendly and nice."
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  • Trulia User
    "while I would like more than one event, there is a nice street fair each summer that's good for kids. "
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    "massive dog park where there are lots of friendly dogs and owners (say hi to spike) and great small trails for dogs, "
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    "It has a nice balance of close to the city and in walking distance of town center and public transit and parks!"
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  • Yogeshreddy
    "Safe, kid friendly neighborhood. Suburban feel but close to many locations. Easy access to highways. "
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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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  • Matt K.
    "Great place for kids. Nice restaurants around too. Plenty of green space and parks. The driving is a bit crazy "
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  • Robert S.
    "Place where kids can walk to friends house and the park without worry. Great place for being part of a community and feeling a sense of belonging"
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  • Rita N.
    "My neighborhood is a great place to live and raise kids too, i can highly recommend it to whoever is looking for an extraordinary place to live and build a family"
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  • Rconlin13
    "There are parks such as Skyline and Millennium parks that are nice to visit. The side streets are quiet which are nice to walk on."
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  • Babpta
    "various parks and places to walk you pet. must keep the dog on a leash always remember to clean up, you could be fined"
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Frequently asked questions about 261 Commonwealth Ave

  • What is 261 Commonwealth Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 261 Commonwealth Ave in Newton, MA is $1,910,200.
  • What is the price history for 261 Commonwealth Ave?
    261 Commonwealth Ave in Newton, MA last sold for $1,274,000 in August 2018.
  • Is Newton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Newton is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Newton?
    The median sale price in Newton is $1.59M. That is up $66.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 261 Commonwealth Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 261 Commonwealth Ave in Newton, MA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 261 Commonwealth Ave?
    The lot at 261 Commonwealth Ave in Newton, MA is about 0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft).

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