1311 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA 02465 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1311 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA 02465

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 5 ba · 6,002 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size	0.486 acres (21,185 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$4,500,000 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill	$44,724 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Transfer Jun 2026 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`32037 0005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`32037 0005`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:32 B:037 L:0005`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	5 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	6,002 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	10,275 sqft
1st Floor Area	3,389 sqft
Basement Area	3,204 sqft
Unfinished Basement	2,372 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2006
Effective Year Built	Effective 2006
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	21,185 sqft (0.486 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	32037 0005
Street Address	1311 COMMONWEALTH AVE
City	WEST NEWTON
State	MA
Zip	02465-2912
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR1
Legal Block	37
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	374400

Owner

1311 Commonwealth Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2023.

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	1311 COMMONWEALTH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2912
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 12, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jun 12, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jan 12, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 12, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 12, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 12, 2013
Deed Document Number	20233980
Deed Book / Page	81155 / 519
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 21, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	081155-519
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Jun 12, 2026
Property Address	1311 COMMONWEALTH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2912
Document Number	0085729-95
Book / Page	85729 / 95
Instrument Date	Jun 4, 2026
Instrument	202670217
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1311 COMMONWEALTH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2912

June 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Jun 12, 2026
Property Address	1311 COMMONWEALTH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2912
Document Number	085729-104
Book / Page	85729 / 104
Instrument Date	Jun 4, 2026
Instrument	202670219
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1311 COMMONWEALTH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2912

January 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Jan 12, 2023
Property Address	1311 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2912
Document Number	081155-519
Book / Page	81155 / 519
Instrument Date	Nov 21, 2022
Instrument	3980
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 27, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1311 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2912

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1311 Commonwealth Ave was $44,724, up 3.8% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Newton City
Unified School District	Newton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$44,724.00 (+3.82%)	$4,615,500 (+5%) Land $1,486,000 Building $3,129,500	$5,016,285 (-)
2025	$43,078.00 (+3.42%)	$4,395,700 (+3%) Land $1,415,200 Building $2,980,500	$5,016,285 (-3.06%)
2024	$41,653.00 (+23.33%)	$4,267,700 (+28.63%) Land $1,374,000 Building $2,893,700	$5,174,555
2023	$33,774.00	$3,317,700 Land $1,084,400 Building $2,233,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1311 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1981.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	10 (1981–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA	10 of 10
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2011 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 3 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1311 Commonwealth Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	NEWTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 88,931 people · EPA ID MA3207000
Water Source	Purchased surface water from MWRA
Last State Inspection	Jul 2024
Lead	1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 320 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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