Located on the Carriage Lane at the base of West Newton Hill, this gracious 6 bedroom 4 1/2 bath home has a lot to offer. From your direct entry 2 car garage, cross through the mudroom into a spacious eat in kitchen. The dining room & living room with wood burning fireplace offer plenty of space for entertaining. This level also includes a den, half bath and screened in porch. The lower level has a nicely finished family room. There are 4 second floor bedrooms with 3 full baths including the master bedroom suite with walk in closet. The 4th bedroom offers a perfect au pair or guest suite with its separate staircase off the kitchen. The 3rd floor has 2 additional bedrooms and 4th full bath. The private fenced in back yard area offers a large patio with built-in grill. A wonderful location, strolling distance to the Peirce elementary school, close to public transportation and easy access to all major routes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$680Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Elizabeth Andres Miner• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
W. Newton Hill on carriage lane, stately 6 bedroom 4 1/2 bath slate roof colonial excellent condition. Large living room, fireplace, dining room with built ins, french doors,beautiful details, eat-in kitchen, granite counters, new stainless appliances. 4 bedrooms & 3 baths on 2nd floor, addit'l 2 bedroms and bath w. skylights on 3rd flr. closets and storage galore. Great family room in basement, mud room to oversized garage. Private yard with patio. Prime location, Pierce school. 1/2 Mi.to T.
MLS PIN #50273139
Jul 31, 1995
Sold
$482,000
$149/sq ft
Apr 10, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Feb 28, 1995
Listed
$518,000
$160/sq ft
BEAUT. MAINTAINED CE COL SET ON CARR. LANE IN BRAEBURN AREA. 4 BR'S & 3 BT'S ON 2ND FLR, SKYLT 3RD FLR W/2 BR & NEW BATH HDWD FLRS THRUOUT, SCR POR OFF LR, FRPLCD FR IN LOWER LEVEL W/ SEP. ENT. FLEXIBLE FLR PLAN FOR OFFICE & AU PAIRE.
Public Records
Jun 12, 1991
Sold
$382,500
$118/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,361 (+3.8%)
$1,288,400 + $503,200
$1,791,600
2025
$16,722 (+3.4%)
$1,227,000 + $479,300
$1,706,300
2024
$16,168 (+5.2%)
$1,191,300 + $465,300
$1,656,600
2023
$15,365 (+4.5%)
$920,800 + $588,500
$1,509,300
2022
$14,702 (+3.6%)
$852,600 + $544,900
$1,397,500
2021
$14,186 (+3.1%)
$804,300 + $514,100
$1,318,400
2020
$13,764 (−8.9%)
$804,300 + $514,100
$1,318,400
2019
$15,107 (+3.7%)
$780,900 + $664,700
$1,445,600
2018
$14,562 (+3.1%)
$709,500 + $636,300
$1,345,800
2017
$14,118 (+4.6%)
$669,300 + $600,300
$1,269,600
2016
$13,502 (+4.9%)
$625,500 + $561,000
$1,186,500
2015
$12,874 (−0.4%)
$584,600 + $524,300
$1,108,900
2014
$12,926 (+5.5%)
$537,500 + $529,000
$1,066,500
2013
$12,254 (+2.9%)
$537,500 + $529,000
$1,066,500
2012
$11,913 (+1.6%)
$537,500 + $529,000
$1,066,500
2011
$11,723 (+2.6%)
$538,100 + $537,400
$1,075,500
2010
$11,424 (+2.4%)
$549,100 + $548,300
$1,097,400
2009
$11,153
$560,300 + $559,500
$1,119,800
Tax history for 1663 Commonwealth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,361 (+3.8%)
$1,288,400 + $503,200
$1,791,600
2025
$16,722 (+3.4%)
$1,227,000 + $479,300
$1,706,300
2024
$16,168 (+5.2%)
$1,191,300 + $465,300
$1,656,600
2023
$15,365 (+4.5%)
$920,800 + $588,500
$1,509,300
2022
$14,702 (+3.6%)
$852,600 + $544,900
$1,397,500
2021
$14,186 (+3.1%)
$804,300 + $514,100
$1,318,400
2020
$13,764 (−8.9%)
$804,300 + $514,100
$1,318,400
2019
$15,107 (+3.7%)
$780,900 + $664,700
$1,445,600
2018
$14,562 (+3.1%)
$709,500 + $636,300
$1,345,800
2017
$14,118 (+4.6%)
$669,300 + $600,300
$1,269,600
2016
$13,502 (+4.9%)
$625,500 + $561,000
$1,186,500
2015
$12,874 (−0.4%)
$584,600 + $524,300
$1,108,900
2014
$12,926 (+5.5%)
$537,500 + $529,000
$1,066,500
2013
$12,254 (+2.9%)
$537,500 + $529,000
$1,066,500
2012
$11,913 (+1.6%)
$537,500 + $529,000
$1,066,500
2011
$11,723 (+2.6%)
$538,100 + $537,400
$1,075,500
2010
$11,424 (+2.4%)
$549,100 + $548,300
$1,097,400
2009
$11,153
$560,300 + $559,500
$1,119,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: On the Carriage Lane near Brae Burn Country Club. Between Temple and Oldham Rd
UnparsedAddress: 1663 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,919
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1776645S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peirce Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
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