Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 191 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,220 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,022 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Oct 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $15,741 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 63008 0023 |
| Primary APN | 63008 0023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,220 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,262 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 450 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,110 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,022 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 63008 0023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 191 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | CHESTNUT HILL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02467-1038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
191 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1991.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 191 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 191 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1038 |
| Document Number | 70273-479 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70273-479 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 070273/000479 |
| Instrument | 52 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 20, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 191 Commonwealth Ave was $15,741, 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 | $15,741.00 (+3.82%) | $1,624,500 (+5%) Land $1,350,700 Building $273,800 | $1,874,920 (-) |
| 2025 | $15,162.00 (+3.42%) | $1,547,100 (+3%) Land $1,286,400 Building $260,700 | $1,874,920 (+10.34%) |
| 2024 | $14,660.00 (+4.44%) | $1,502,000 (+8.93%) Land $1,248,900 Building $253,100 | $1,699,265 |
| 2023 | $14,037.00 | $1,378,900 Land $949,300 Building $429,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 191 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
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 191 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 |
|---|
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 444 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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