Exquisite home with spectacular views of Boston! Situated on 14,655 square foot lot in Chestnut hill / Boston College - one of the most prestigious sections of Newton. Completely and impeccably renovated with the finest finishes and striking design. Attention to functional space and high quality details for today's lifestyle. Kitchen includes PEDINI cabinets, Wolf induction stove, Miele coffee systems, double Miele convection oven/microwave, Miele warmer draw, Thermador fridge and freezer. Panoramic energy efficient Anderson windows. Central AC and energy efficient utility systems. Five bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Master bedroom has spacious and beautifully designed walk-in closet. Finished basement includes guest room with ensuite bathroom, playroom and walkout bluestone terrace with built-in Wolf gas BBQ system!
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$770Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Merlin Rosenblatt• Longwood Residential, LLC
Bought with Caroline Staudt• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group
Great 14,655 square foot lot in prime location near Boston College with 4 bedroom colonial in need of TLC. Being sold "as is" so bring your contractor and your imagination.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,302 (+1.5%)
$1,426,000 + $669,200
$2,095,200
2025
$20,007 (+7.1%)
$1,234,700 + $806,800
$2,041,500
2024
$18,676 (+5.2%)
$1,198,700 + $714,800
$1,913,500
2023
$17,752 (+4.5%)
$918,100 + $825,700
$1,743,800
2022
$16,986 (+3.6%)
$850,100 + $764,500
$1,614,600
2021
$16,390 (+3.1%)
$802,000 + $721,200
$1,523,200
2020
$15,902 (+2.9%)
$802,000 + $721,200
$1,523,200
2019
$15,453 (+44.7%)
$778,600 + $700,200
$1,478,800
2018
$10,679 (+31.7%)
$686,200 + $300,800
$987,000
2017
$8,110 (+4.6%)
$588,500 + $140,800
$729,300
2016
$7,757 (+4.9%)
$550,000 + $131,600
$681,600
2015
$7,396 (−0.7%)
$514,000 + $123,000
$637,000
2014
$7,449 (+5.5%)
$477,900 + $136,700
$614,600
2013
$7,062 (+2.9%)
$477,900 + $136,700
$614,600
2012
$6,865 (+10.4%)
$477,900 + $136,700
$614,600
2011
$6,218 (+2.6%)
$475,700 + $94,800
$570,500
2010
$6,060 (+2.4%)
$485,400 + $96,700
$582,100
2009
$5,916
$495,300 + $98,700
$594,000
Tax history for 51 Mount Alvernia
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,302 (+1.5%)
$1,426,000 + $669,200
$2,095,200
2025
$20,007 (+7.1%)
$1,234,700 + $806,800
$2,041,500
2024
$18,676 (+5.2%)
$1,198,700 + $714,800
$1,913,500
2023
$17,752 (+4.5%)
$918,100 + $825,700
$1,743,800
2022
$16,986 (+3.6%)
$850,100 + $764,500
$1,614,600
2021
$16,390 (+3.1%)
$802,000 + $721,200
$1,523,200
2020
$15,902 (+2.9%)
$802,000 + $721,200
$1,523,200
2019
$15,453 (+44.7%)
$778,600 + $700,200
$1,478,800
2018
$10,679 (+31.7%)
$686,200 + $300,800
$987,000
2017
$8,110 (+4.6%)
$588,500 + $140,800
$729,300
2016
$7,757 (+4.9%)
$550,000 + $131,600
$681,600
2015
$7,396 (−0.7%)
$514,000 + $123,000
$637,000
2014
$7,449 (+5.5%)
$477,900 + $136,700
$614,600
2013
$7,062 (+2.9%)
$477,900 + $136,700
$614,600
2012
$6,865 (+10.4%)
$477,900 + $136,700
$614,600
2011
$6,218 (+2.6%)
$475,700 + $94,800
$570,500
2010
$6,060 (+2.4%)
$485,400 + $96,700
$582,100
2009
$5,916
$495,300 + $98,700
$594,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: Outbound on Commonwealth Avenue, right on Mount Alvernia Road.
UnparsedAddress: 51 Mount Alvernia, Newton MA 02467
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,419
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2393378S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Ward Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Bigelow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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