1481 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA 02465 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1481 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA 02465

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 3 ba · 2,901 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.408 acres (17,761 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$6,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$23,101 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Sale Dec 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`32029 0013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`32029 0013`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:32 B:029 L:0013`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,901 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,341 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,881 sqft
Basement Area	2,225 sqft
Unfinished Basement	2,225 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	17,761 sqft (0.408 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	32029 0013
Street Address	1481 COMMONWEALTH AVE
City	WEST NEWTON
State	MA
Zip	02465-2831
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR1
Legal Block	29
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5017
Census Tract	374400

Owner

1481 Commonwealth Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	19 DARTMOUTH ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2601
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 16, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Dec 16, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021271527
Deed Book / Page	79364 / 555
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 14, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	079364-544
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2021
Property Address	1481 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2831
Document Number	079364-544
Book / Page	79364 / 544
Instrument Date	Dec 14, 2021
Instrument	271524
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 31, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount 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	19 DARTMOUTH ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-2601

December 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2021
Property Address	1481 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2831
Document Number	079364-555
Book / Page	79364 / 555
Instrument Date	Dec 11, 2021
Instrument	271527
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 31, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount 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	19 DARTMOUTH ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-2601

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1481 Commonwealth Ave was $23,101, 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	$23,101.00 (+3.82%)	$2,384,000 (+5%) Land $1,561,200 Building $822,800	$2,931,225 (-)
2025	$22,251.00 (+3.42%)	$2,270,500 (+3%) Land $1,486,900 Building $783,600	$2,931,225 (+3.29%)
2024	$21,515.00 (+7.54%)	$2,204,400 (+12.17%) Land $1,443,600 Building $760,800	$2,837,935
2023	$20,007.00	$1,965,300 Land $1,132,100 Building $833,200

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1481 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 1481 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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