Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1320 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,677 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,237 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,025,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,680 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32035 0001 |
| Primary APN | 32035 0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,677 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,806 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 975 sqft |
| Basement Area | 675 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 506 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,237 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 32035 0001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1320 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-2913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 10584C |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
1320 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1320 COMMONWEALTH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211871389 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001871389 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1320 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2913 |
| Document Number | 1871389 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1871389 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1320 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2913 |
| Document Number | 1871390 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1871390 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1320 Commonwealth Ave was $11,680, up 6.5% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Newton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,680.00 (+6.55%) | $1,205,400 (+7.76%) Land $1,195,300 Building $10,100 | $1,480,195 (-) |
| 2025 | $10,962.00 (+3.42%) | $1,118,600 | $1,480,195 (-2.91%) |
| 2024 | $10,599.00 (+5.59%) | $1,524,560 | |
| 2023 | $10,038.00 | $986,100 Land $854,900 Building $131,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1320 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 |
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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.
The area around 1320 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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