Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 140 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
| Property Type | Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 29,081 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 64.4 acres (2,807,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,936 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 63009 0002 |
| Primary APN | 63009 0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 29,081 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 464 sqft |
| Basement Area | 13,335 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 13,335 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 2,807,148 sqft (64.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Total Buildings | 9 Buildings |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 63009 0002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | CHESTNUT HILL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02467-3800 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 373600 |
140 Commonwealth Ave, a public works property, is owned by a company.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 90 COLLEGE RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3865 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 140 Commonwealth Ave was $7,936.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,936.00 | $439,400 Building $439,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 140 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 8 (1979–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
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 140 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 133 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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