Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 197 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,904 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.307 acres (13,355 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $364,600 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $15,095 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 63008 0022 |
| Primary APN | 63008 0022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,592 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,452 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,452 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,355 sqft (0.307 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 63008 0022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | CHESTNUT HILL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02467-1038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 4600D |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
197 Commonwealth Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001966440 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 197 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1038 |
| Document Number | 0001886239 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1886239 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 WELDON RD, NEWTON, MA 02458-1807 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 197 Commonwealth Ave was $15,095, 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 | $15,095.00 (+3.82%) | $1,557,800 (+5%) Land $1,235,300 Building $322,500 | $1,644,819 |
| 2025 | $14,539.00 (+3.42%) | $1,483,600 (+3%) Land $1,176,500 Building $307,100 | |
| 2024 | $14,058.00 (+3.73%) | $1,440,400 (+8.2%) Land $1,142,200 Building $298,200 | |
| 2023 | $13,552.00 | $1,331,200 Land $922,600 Building $408,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 197 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 197 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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