521 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459
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OFF MARKET

$1,587,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,650 sqft

521 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459

Newton Centre
Est. Refi. Payment $9,463/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 28, 1995 for $310,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.59M
Since last month
Decreased$39K (-2.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$45K (-2.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$1M (+411.7%)
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 +23% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.59M
August 2026$1.58M
July 2026$1.63M
June 2026$1.65M
May 2026$1.68M
April 2026$1.66M
March 2026$1.67M
February 2026$1.59M
January 2026$1.64M
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
12-14 Nottingham St, Newton, MA
0.03
Multi-Family Home
$1,195,000
07/21/26
4
2
2,744
12-14 Nottingham St, Newton Center, MA
0.03
Multi-Family Home
$1,195,000
07/21/26
4
2
2,844
44 Irving St, Newton, MA
0.05
Multi-Family Home
$1,340,000
12/22/25
4
2
2,408
21-23 Francis St, Newton, MA
0.09
Multi-Family Home
$1,825,000
03/06/26
5
3
2,594
8-8 Willow St #10, Newton Center, MA
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$1,380,000
04/09/26
4
2
2,330
25-27 Westbourne Rd, Newton Center, MA
0.09
Multi-Family Home
$1,895,000
10/17/25
6
4
3,096
539-541 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Center, MA
0.04
Multi-Family Home
$1,730,000
06/29/26
6
6
4,509
150 Nonantum St, Brighton, MA
1.17
Multi-Family Home
$960,000
11/24/25
4
2
2,430
127-129 Withington Rd, Newton, MA
0.85
Multi-Family Home
$2,175,000
04/16/26
6
3
3,110
49 Hawthorn St, Newton, MA
1.63
Multi-Family Home
$900,000
04/13/26
3
2
1,566

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
61 Westbourne Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459
0.03
-
6
6.5
4,800
Off Market
12-14 Nottingham St, Newton Center, MA 02459
0.03
$1,195,000
4
2
2,844
Recently Sold
9-11 Nottingham St #2, Newton Center, MA 02459
0.05
-
2
1
1,358
Off Market
12 Garner St, Newton, MA 02459
0.06
$1,777,600
4
3.5
3,048
Off Market
539-541 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Center, MA 02459
0.04
$1,730,000
6
6
4,509
Recently Sold
44 Irving St, Newton, MA 02459
0.05
$1,340,000
4
2
2,408
Recently Sold
34 Irving St, Newton, MA 02459
0.07
$2,100,000
3
3
2,945
Recently Sold
141-143 Eastbourne Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459
0.08
-
4
2
3,080
Off Market
25-27 Westbourne Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459
0.09
-
6
4
3,096
Off Market
23-1 Francis St, Newton Center, MA 02459
0.09
$1,800,000
5
5
3,500
Recently Sold
21 Francis St #21, Newton Center, MA 02459
0.09
$1,825,000
5
4
3,500
Recently Sold
41 Irving St #41, Newton, MA 02459
0.08
-
2
1
1,313
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1910
1,650 sqft
$962/sqft

About this House

Gorgeous 3 bed, 2 bath apartment in Newton Center less than 1/2 too Newton Centre shops, restaurants and Green Line T! Newer eat in kitchen, dishwasher, disposal and gas stove. Spacious living room has original woodwork throughout and working fireplace. Formal dining room, Hardwood floors throughout apartment and washer and dryer right in the unit! Rear porch and small yard.Storage too! Parking for 2 cars in the driveway. Gas heating. Property ID 24724.

No Pets Allowed

(RLNE5982794)
521 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,650 sqft multi-family in Newton Centre, built in 1910. It last sold for $310,000 on Jul 28, 1995. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2020 with an asking price of $3,195 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 12, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,587,500, with a rent estimate of $4,205/month.

Home Details for 521 Commonwealth Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: OtherLawn
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2Parking: None

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 12, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,795
Aug 29, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$2,795
Price decreased by 7%
Jul 22, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$2,995
Price decreased by 3%
May 1, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$3,100
Price decreased by 3%
Apr 10, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$3,195

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

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What Locals Say about Newton Centre

At least 38 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say there's wildlife

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 61 % Say there are community events

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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    "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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    "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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    "Lots of dogs, lots of parks, nice people, great schools, lots of restaurants and stores within walking distance."
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    "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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    "Close knit community, close to T station and vibrant city center that is really convenient for all. "
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    "Newton Centre combines the best or urban and suburban living. Eminently walkable, with a huge variety of shops and restaurants a quick stroll away and a subway stop at its heart, the neighborhood invites you to leave your car in the garage you probably have and complete your errands on foot. Parks and recreational facilities, including a large lake with a public beach, are within the neighborhood’s bounds. When you need to get somewhere by car, you’re quickly connected to two major highways and only minutes from downtown Boston and Logan Airport, but the minute you return home, you’ll hear crickets chirping and children playing and struggle to believe that your tree-lined street is so close to such a major city and its associated environment. "
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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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    "Best schools in the US, beautiful neighborhood with easy accessibility to public transportation and restaurants "
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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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  • Pamela H.
    "We feel so lucky to live near the huge and beautiful Newton Library, are able to walk to 3 adorable villages, have 2 Whole Foods and a trader joes less than a mile away, excellent schools, 12 mins to downtown, and have never felt more safe and happy amid a wonderful community"
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  • Deandra K.
    "Tons of dog walkers around Crystal lake and Cold Spring Park- (dog park). Everyone is friendly and respectful with their dogs."
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  • Debbie A.
    "This is a good and safe area and a better education. I’m very confident that my kids go to the school here in newton "
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  • Mdmdagesse
    "Live here for 6 years and not really made any friends. Very walkable neighborhood with park near by and even Crystal lake near by. The T is also very accessible. "
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  • Mdmdagesse
    "Newton Center is a great location for commuting and having so many dining options. Also near Crystal Lake which offers plenty of summer activities. "
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  • Deandra K.
    "Great place to live. Friendly neighbors, safe for kids, great schools We have lived here for 13 years and we really enjoy it. Neighbors here help each other during bad weather, and lots of fun things to do at Crystal Lake."
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  • Megan M.
    "Green line is close by or there's a bus during the week that can connect you to express busses downtown"
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  • Realtyakin
    "Dog owners seem to enjoy their activities with their dogs. They have great outdoor space where they walk and jog. "
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  • Robert S.
    "There are lots of other field walkers to socialize with. And a dedicated carriage lane path with grass spaces. "
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  • Rob D.
    "Neighborhood happy hours and gatherings. Lots of kids and they have fun playing together. People seem to genuinely care about the neighborhood. "
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  • Jdiffc
    "I’ve lived here in Newton Centre for almost 30 years and love the convenience of a city with the outdoor parks and recreation of the country. Schools are great, easy walk to public transportation, and Crystal Lake is one block away, You can walk to Whole Foods, the library, City Hall, Cold Springs Park and great restaurants."
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  • Robert S.
    "Great public school community and more kids sports and activities within 10 min than you could ever believe. "
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  • Jakritzer
    "Plenty of sidewalks. Friendly neighbors. Open spaces nearby. There is a carriage lane with minimal local traffic that goes for miles"
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  • Robert S.
    "Everyone is intelligent, college educated, and invests time in the community. Everyone volunteers and goes out of their way to contribute to the community. "
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  • Jakritzer
    "Cozy feel. Quiet. Walk to elementary school. Walk to Newton Center. Close to highway. Great schools "
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Frequently asked questions about 521 Commonwealth Ave

  • What is 521 Commonwealth Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 521 Commonwealth Ave in Newton, MA is $1,587,500.
  • What is the price history for 521 Commonwealth Ave?
    521 Commonwealth Ave in Newton, MA last sold for $310,000 in July 1995.
  • 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 521 Commonwealth Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 521 Commonwealth Ave in Newton, MA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 521 Commonwealth Ave have parking?
    Yes, 521 Commonwealth Ave in Newton, MA has on-site parking.

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