Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1640 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,018 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,946 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,507,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $13,831 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32026 0008 |
| Primary APN | 32026 0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,018 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,114 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,018 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,892 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 892 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,946 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 32026 0008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1640 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-2821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST NEWTON |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
1640 Commonwealth Ave is owned by a company that bought it in August 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 945 GREAT PLAIN AVE, 18, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3004 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 202489029 |
| Deed Book / Page | 83108 / 207 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 1640 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-2821 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00081369-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81369/1 |
| Instrument | 30381 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1640 Commonwealth Ave was $13,831, 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 | $13,831.00 (+3.83%) | $1,427,300 (+5%) Land $1,150,500 Building $276,800 | $1,404,480 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,321.00 (+3.42%) | $1,359,300 (+3%) Land $1,095,700 Building $263,600 | $1,404,480 (+0.44%) |
| 2024 | $12,880.00 (+5.46%) | $1,319,700 (+1%) Land $1,063,800 Building $255,900 | $1,398,305 |
| 2023 | $12,213.00 | $1,199,700 Land $829,500 Building $370,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1640 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.
The area around 1640 Commonwealth Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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