Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1496 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,253 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.354 acres (15,430 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,493 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32028 0004 |
| Primary APN | 32028 0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,253 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,710 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,253 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,253 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,253 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,430 sqft (0.354 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 32028 0004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1496 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-2832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
1496 Commonwealth Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2017.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1496 COMMONWEALTH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 28, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017945 |
| Deed Book / Page | 68704 / 147 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1496 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2832 |
| Document Number | 68704-147 |
| Book / Page | 068704 / 000147 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2016 |
| Instrument | 945 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1496 COMMONWEALTH AVE NEWTON MA 024652832, NEWTON, MA 02465-2832 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1496 Commonwealth Ave was $14,493, 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 | $14,493.00 (+3.82%) | $1,495,700 (+5%) Land $1,270,900 Building $224,800 | $2,332,250 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,960.00 (+3.42%) | $1,424,500 (+3%) Land $1,210,400 Building $214,100 | $2,332,250 (-0.3%) |
| 2024 | $13,498.00 (+5.96%) | $1,383,000 (+10.52%) Land $1,175,100 Building $207,900 | $2,339,185 |
| 2023 | $12,739.00 | $1,251,400 Land $917,500 Building $333,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1496 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 |
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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 risk around 1496 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.
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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