Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1429 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,105 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.779 acres (33,922 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $4,315,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $41,776 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32033 0008 |
| Primary APN | 32033 0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,105 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,957 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,921 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,348 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,348 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Tudor |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 33,922 sqft (0.779 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 32033 0008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1429 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-2829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASEY CIRCLE |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5019 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Day Estate Historic District listed 1990 · 6 contributing resources · NRIS 90000008 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1429 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1429 COMMONWEALTH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2829 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202362596 |
| Deed Book / Page | 81644 / 101 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1429 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2829 |
| Document Number | 081644-101 |
| Book / Page | 81644 / 101 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 62596 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2023 |
| 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 | 1429 COMMONWEALTH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2829 |
| Document Number | 0001938617 |
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| Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1938617 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1429 Commonwealth Ave was $41,776, up 3.8% 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 | $41,776.00 (+3.82%) | $4,311,300 (+5%) Land $1,734,200 Building $2,577,100 | $4,469,750 (-) |
| 2025 | $40,239.00 (+3.42%) | $4,106,000 (+3%) Land $1,651,600 Building $2,454,400 | $4,469,750 (-0.13%) |
| 2024 | $38,907.00 (+3.22%) | $3,986,400 (+7.66%) Land $1,603,500 Building $2,382,900 | $4,475,735 |
| 2023 | $37,695.00 | $3,702,800 Land $1,290,100 Building $2,412,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1429 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 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 | 10 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2014 · 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 1429 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 |
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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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