1445 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA 02465 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1445 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA 02465

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	7 bd · 6 ba · 5,121 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.549 acres (23,893 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$3,550,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$38,278 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Line of Credit Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`32033 0009`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`32033 0009`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:32 B:033 L:0009`

Interior

Bedrooms	7 Beds
Full Baths	6 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	5,121 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	9,433 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,479 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	600 sqft
Basement Area	1,728 sqft
Unfinished Basement	936 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Tudor
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	23,893 sqft (0.549 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	32033 0009
Street Address	1445 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	WEST NEWTON
Legal Block	33
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5019
Census Tract	374400

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1445 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1445 COMMONWEALTH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2829
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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 30, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BANK
Jun 4, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage SILICON VALLEY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 4, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 4, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 19, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021127170
Deed Book / Page	77942 / 343
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2026
Property Address	1445 COMMONWEALTH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2829
Document Number	085538-528
Book / Page	85538 / 528
Instrument Date	Apr 24, 2026
Instrument	202648996
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1445 COMMONWEALTH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2829

Mortgage

Document Number	0000048996,
Date	Apr 30, 2026
Book Page	85538/528
Instrument	202648996

Lender

Name	TD BANK

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.38%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Max Rate	-1%

June 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Jun 4, 2021
Property Address	1445 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2829
Document Number	77942-343
Book / Page	77942 / 343
Instrument Date	Jun 4, 2021
Instrument	127170
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 18, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV 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	1445 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2829

Mortgage

Document Number	127171
Date	Jun 4, 2021
Instrument	127171

Lender

Name	SILICON VALLEY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.5%
Type Change Date	Jul 1, 2031
Max Rate At Change	2.75%
Index	Other

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1445 Commonwealth Ave was $38,278, 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	$38,278.00 (+3.82%)	$3,950,300 (+5%) Land $1,538,800 Building $2,411,500	$3,958,650 (-)
2025	$36,870.00 (+3.43%)	$3,762,200 (+3%) Land $1,465,500 Building $2,296,700	$3,958,650 (-2.82%)
2024	$35,649.00 (+2.4%)	$3,652,600 (+6.81%) Land $1,422,800 Building $2,229,800	$4,073,505
2023	$34,814.00	$3,419,800 Land $1,128,200 Building $2,291,600

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1445 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1445 Commonwealth Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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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