Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 159 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,044 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,269 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Nov 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $12,925 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 63008 0027 |
| Primary APN | 63008 0027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,044 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,864 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,099 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 455 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 910 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,269 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 63008 0027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | CHESTNUT HILL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02467-1004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records · APN 63008 0027
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 159 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1004 |
| Document Number | 69745-119 |
| Book / Page | 069745 / 000119 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 04, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69745-119 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 09, 2017 |
| Book Page | 069745/000119 |
| Instrument | 126954 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TR |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Newton School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,925.00 (+3.82%) | $1,333,800 (+5%) Land $1,241,500 Building $92,300 | |
| 2025 | $12,449.00 (+3.42%) | $1,270,300 (+3%) Land $1,182,400 Building $87,900 | |
| 2024 | $12,037.00 (+4.79%) | $1,233,300 (+9.3%) Land $1,148,000 Building $85,300 | $1,821,150 |
| 2023 | $11,487.00 | $1,128,400 Land $872,500 Building $255,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), updated September 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250173735003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021, rainfall accumulation, Tropical Storm Henri |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 133 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings | Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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