1428 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA 02465 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1428 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA 02465

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,229 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size	0.568 acres (24,737 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$2,496,500 (Mar 2018)
Tax Bill	$33,969 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2022 Refinance Apr 2022 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`32034 0002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`32034 0002`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:32 B:034 L:0002`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,229 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	7,404 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,366 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	486 sqft
Basement Area	1,512 sqft
Unfinished Basement	783 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1926
Effective Year Built	Effective 1926
Architectural Style	Tudor
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	24,737 sqft (0.568 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Pool Type	In-Ground Pool

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	32034 0002
Street Address	1428 COMMONWEALTH AVE
City	WEST NEWTON
State	MA
Zip	02465-2830
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR1
Legal Block	34
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4017
Census Tract	374400

Owner

1428 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1428 COMMONWEALTH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2830
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

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
Apr 13, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Apr 13, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Jun 11, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Mar 23, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 23, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 23, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 1, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	70769 / 538
Transfer Doc	070769-538
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	1428 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2830
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	079973-271
Date	Apr 13, 2022
Book Page	79973/271
Instrument	55588

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	25 Months
Due	May 1, 2024

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	1428 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2830
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	079973-251
Date	Apr 13, 2022
Book Page	79973/251
Instrument	55587

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.55%
Type Change Date	May 1, 2032
Index	1-Year CMT

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	1428 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2830
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	71140-435
Date	Jun 11, 2018
Book Page	71140/435
Instrument	83442

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.6%

March 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Mar 23, 2018
Property Address	1428 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2830
Document Number	70769-538
Book / Page	70769 / 538
Instrument	38873
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$270.35
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1428 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2830

Mortgage

Document Number	707690541
Date	Mar 23, 2018
Instrument	70769/0541

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 23, 2048

Interest

Rate	3.6%
Max Rate At Change	40.1%
Max Rate	2.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1428 Commonwealth Ave was $33,969, 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	$33,969.00 (+3.82%)	$3,505,600 (+5%) Land $1,438,500 Building $2,067,100	$3,472,155 (-)
2025	$32,719.00 (+3.42%)	$3,338,700 (+3%) Land $1,370,000 Building $1,968,700	$3,472,155 (+2.82%)
2024	$31,637.00 (+2.4%)	$3,241,500 (+6.81%) Land $1,330,100 Building $1,911,400	$3,377,060
2023	$30,895.00	$3,034,900 Land $1,056,600 Building $1,978,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1428 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.

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	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	4 (1978–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 4
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 2 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 1428 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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