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874 Commonwealth Avenue

874 Commonwealth Avenue

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Newton, MA 02459

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Beds Baths Average SF
5 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms 5 Br 5 Baths 5 Baths 5 Ba 4,360 SF

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Pet policies are negotiable.

About This Property

Stunning Comm. Ave. Tudor available for rent in Newton Center. This gorgeous home features nearly 4500 sq. ft. sprawled on a .5 acre brilliantly landscaped lot. First floor hosts large open and fully updated kitchen with sizable pantry feat. wine storage, separate dining area, sunken living room with built-in shelving and exposed brick, large formal den with coffered ceiling and beautiful formal dining room. 2nd floor features four bedrooms- one making a perfect office. Master bedroom is XL complete with en suite bathroom and walk-in closest. Another upstairs bedroom includes en suite bath and large dressing area. Perfect au pair suite set up in the finished basement. Gracious home with enough room for the whole family. Convenient access to Newton Centre and the MBTA D line along with Rt. 9 and the Mass Pike. Tenants pay utilities. House can be delivered with or without furniture- list rent price based on occupancy without furnishings.

874 Commonwealth Avenue is a house located in Middlesex County and the 02459 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Newton School District attendance zone.

House Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Microwave

Refrigerator

  • Air Conditioning
  • Intercom
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Dining Room
  • Basement
  • Tennis Court
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Patio
Location
874 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton,
MA 02459
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City - Newton

Located seven miles west of downtown Boston, Newton combines residential comfort with easy city access. Known as "The Garden City," this community features tree-lined streets, expansive parks, and thirteen distinct villages. The housing market reflects the area's desirability, with current average rents ranging from $2,415 for studios to $4,899 for three-bedroom homes. Crystal Lake offers swimming and outdoor recreation, while the historic Heartbreak Hill, a challenging section of the Boston Marathon route, provides scenic views of the area.

Newton's educational landscape includes Boston College's Gothic campus in Chestnut Hill and highly regarded public schools. Housing options span from apartments near MBTA stations in Newton Centre to historic Victorian homes in West Newton and contemporary residences in Newtonville. The Newton History Museum at Jackson Homestead, a documented Underground Railroad site, preserves local history.

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Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Intercom
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Dining Room
  • Basement
  • Patio
  • Tennis Court
  • Walking/Biking Trails
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Boston College
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Boston College, Brighton
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Bentley University
Drive: 11 min 4.8 mi
Brandeis University
Drive: 11 min 5.6 mi
874 Commonwealth Avenue is within 4 minutes or 2.3 miles from Boston College. It is also near Boston College, Brighton and Bentley University.
Schools
Edison K-8
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
455 Students
Nearby
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
310 Students
Attendance Zone
Oak Hill Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
654 Students
Attendance Zone
Newton South High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,865 Students
Attendance Zone
Newton North High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,055 Students
Attendance Zone
Wellan Montessori School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
319 Students
Nearby
Edco Secondary Education Program
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Nearby
School data provided by The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Newton include Newton Centre Station, located 1.2 miles from 874 Commonwealth Avenue. 874 Commonwealth Avenue is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 12.5 miles or 22 minutes away, and Worcester Regional, located 41.4 miles or 59 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Newton Centre Station
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Newton Highlands Station
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Waban Station
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Boston College Station
Drive: 3 min 2.1 mi
Eliot Station
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Newtonville
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Waltham
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Waltham
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
West Newton
Drive: 9 min 4.7 mi
Auburndale
Drive: 10 min 5.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 22 min 12.5 mi
Worcester Regional
 Drive: 59 min 41.4 mi

Walkability Near 874 Commonwealth Avenue Newton, MA 02459

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 874 Commonwealth Avenue.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Marketplace Center
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Washington Street Center
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Shaw's Plaza
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
874 Commonwealth Avenue has 3 shopping centers within 3.2 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Hammond Pond Reservation
 Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation
 Drive: 5 min 2.9 mi
Hemlock Gorge Reservation
 Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
Cutler Park Reservation
 Drive: 8 min 4.4 mi
Beaver Brook Reservation
 Drive: 10 min 4.9 mi
874 Commonwealth Avenue has 5 parks within 4.9 miles, including Hammond Pond Reservation, Hemlock Gorge Reservation, and Chestnut Hill Reservation.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Newton - Wellesley Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center
Drive: 7 min 4.1 mi
874 Commonwealth Avenue has 3 hospitals within 4.1 miles, the nearest is Newton - Wellesley Hospital which is 2.8 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Military Reservation
Drive: 18 min 10.4 mi
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 23 min 12.7 mi
874 Commonwealth Avenue is 10.4 miles from US Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Hanscom Air Force Base.

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