Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 2053 Commonwealth Ave, Auburndale, MA 02466
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,907 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $13,132 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 44026 0047 |
| Primary APN | 44026 0047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,907 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,976 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,138 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 44026 0047 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2053 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | AUBURNDALE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02466-2007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 374700 |
2053 Commonwealth Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1996.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2053 COMMONWEALTH AVE, AUBURNDALE, MA 02466-2007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2053 Commonwealth Ave was $13,132, 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 | $13,132.00 (+3.82%) | $1,355,200 (+5%) Land $819,700 Building $535,500 | $1,264,533 |
| 2025 | $12,649.00 (+3.43%) | $1,290,700 (+3%) Land $780,700 Building $510,000 | |
| 2024 | $12,230.00 (+4.49%) | $1,253,100 (+8.99%) Land $758,000 Building $495,100 | |
| 2023 | $11,704.00 | $1,149,700 Land $606,900 Building $542,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2053 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1982–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 2053 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 396 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 |
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