The rarest of rare - generational opportunity to create a dream home (or homes!) with water views! on one of the only nearly 1/3 acre lots in a dream Boston location overlooking the Chestnut Hill Reservoir and literally moments to both Brookline and Newton's best!. Renovate and/or expand this stunning historic property needing restoration but with spacious rooms and detached 2 car garage and gorgeous yard and views in a AAA+ location with the Green Line at your doorstep. Dream investment/development opportunity in one of Boston's most desirable location for luxury homes, condos & rentals. Prime 13,000+ lot with existing oversized two-family home that could make a spectacular single or multi, also has approvals to move the hosue forward and add 13 units behind (see MLS #73286681). A once in a generation opportunity to live moments to everything with the MBTA Green Line your front door and the beautiful Chestnut Hill Reservoir right in back. Buyer to do due diligence
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1900
Living Area: 8,019 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Office Phone: (617) 969-2447
Listing Agent: Todd Glaskin
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Flooring Type: Wood
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Total Bedroom Count: 8
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Waterfront: Waterfront
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 2 spaces
Attached Garage: No
Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.31 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Central
Cooling: Other
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Directions Information:
Directions: Prime location Cleveland Circle overlooking the reservoir in the back, MBTA Green Line at your door
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $3,895,000
Price Per SqFt: $486/SqFt
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This property is $3.0M more than the Median Sold Price and $178/SqFt less than other homes in Boston, MA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number: #73308633
Listing Office:
Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Office Phone: (617) 969-2447
Listing Agent: Todd Glaskin
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Nearby Schools
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Winship Elementary School
54 Dighton St
Distance between this listing and this school0.62 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
6
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Ward Elementary School
10 Dolphin Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.18 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
8
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Underwood Elementary School
101 Vernon St
Distance between this listing and this school1.81 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
5
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Thomas Edison K-8 School
60 Glenmont Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.52 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
7
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John D. Runkle School
50 Druce St
Distance between this listing and this school0.80 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
8
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Heath School
100 Eliot St
Distance between this listing and this school0.84 miles
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Brighton High School
25 Warren St
Distance between this listing and this school0.90 miles
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Lyon Upper 9-12 School
95 Beechcroft St
Distance between this listing and this school0.96 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
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Boston Green Academy
20 Warren St
Distance between this listing and this school0.96 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $50,000. Residents of Boston, MA typically earn less than $35k each year. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1954 Commonwealth Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1954 Commonwealth Ave property is $3,895,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1954 Commonwealth Ave is a house located in Boston, Massachusetts, 02135.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 1954 Commonwealth Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 1954 Commonwealth Ave has 8 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 1954 Commonwealth Ave is 8,019 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 1954 Commonwealth Ave is 1900.
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This home is located at 1954 Commonwealth Ave in Boston, MA and zip code 02135 in the Brighton neighborhood. This 8,019 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.31 acre lot. Features: 8 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 01, 2024 and is currently priced at $3,895,000.
Over 93 listings were sold over their listed price in November 2024 in Boston, MA. In the same period over 166 listings were sold below the listed price and 55 listings were sold for the listed price. In November 2024 in Boston, MA there were 10% less homes for sale than in October 2024. The median list price of listings available in November 2024 was $819,029, while the average time on the real estate market was 40 days.
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