Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1526 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 7 ba · 5,084 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.406 acres (17,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,133,875 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $36,428 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32027 0009 |
| Primary APN | 32027 0009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,084 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,258 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,299 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,299 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,773 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,680 sqft (0.406 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 32027 0009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1526 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-2806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
1526 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1526 COMMONWEALTH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 62086 / 519 |
| Transfer Doc | 6208000519 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 1526 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2806 |
| Document Number | 71026-141 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1526 COMMONWEALTH AVE NEWTON MA 024652806, NEWTON, MA 02465-2806 |
| Document Number | 71026-141 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Book Page | 071026/000141 |
| Instrument | 69872 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 17, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1526 Commonwealth Ave was $36,428, 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 | $36,428.00 (+3.82%) | $3,759,300 (+5%) Land $1,311,500 Building $2,447,800 | $3,845,600 (-) |
| 2025 | $35,087.00 (+3.42%) | $3,580,300 (+3%) Land $1,249,000 Building $2,331,300 | $3,845,600 (+11.06%) |
| 2024 | $33,926.00 (+3.08%) | $3,476,000 (+7.52%) Land $1,212,600 Building $2,263,400 | $3,462,750 |
| 2023 | $32,911.00 | $3,232,900 Land $951,000 Building $2,281,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1526 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 1526 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 389 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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