226 Commonwealth Ave, #2, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 226 Commonwealth Ave, #2, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,583 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.16 acres (6,978 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$957,500 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill	$10,892 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Refinance Jan 2017 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`61012 0012A`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`61012 0012A`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:61 B:012 L:0012A`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,583 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,780 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	6,978 sqft (0.16 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	61012 0012A
Street Address	226 COMMONWEALTH AVE, 2
City	CHESTNUT HILL
State	MA
Zip	02467-1142
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	MR1
Legal Subdivision	KU
Legal Block	12
Legal Lot Number	12A
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	373600

Owner

226 Commonwealth Ave, #2 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2018.

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	226 COMMONWEALTH AVE, 2, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1142
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 22, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANCE CO
Jan 23, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage AVIDIA BANK
Apr 22, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Oct 25, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Aug 24, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC
Apr 19, 2018	Deed, Transfer UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 19, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 19, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 16, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201853488
Deed Book / Page	70893 / 1
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	226 COMMONWEALTH AVE # 2, 2, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1142
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	78970-320
Date	Oct 22, 2021
Book Page	78970/320
Instrument	231900

Lender

Name	AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANCE CO
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2041

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	226 COMMONWEALTH AVE # 2, 2, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1142
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	68794-285
Date	Jan 23, 2017
Book Page	68794/285
Instrument	11952

Lender

Name	AVIDIA BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	226 COMMONWEALTH AVE # 2, 2, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1142
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	72487-282
Date	Apr 22, 2019
Book Page	72487/282
Instrument	49876

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	349 Months
Due	May 1, 2048

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	226 COMMONWEALTH AVE # 2, 2, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1142
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	73525-204
Date	Oct 25, 2019
Book Page	73525/204
Instrument	165298

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	301 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2044

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	226 COMMONWEALTH AVE # 2, 2, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1142
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	75435-408
Date	Aug 24, 2020
Book Page	75435/408
Instrument	144789

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

April 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Apr 19, 2018
Property Address	226 COMMONWEALTH AVE # 2, 2, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1142
Document Number	70893-1
Book / Page	70893 / 1
Instrument	53488
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$88.54
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	226 COMMONWEALTH AVE # 2, 2, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1142

Mortgage

Document Number	708930004
Date	Apr 19, 2018
Instrument	70893/0004

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 19, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 226 Commonwealth Ave, #2 was $10,892, up 3.8% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Newton City
Unified School District	Newton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$10,892.00 (+3.82%)	$1,124,000 (+5%) Building $1,124,000	$1,247,514
2025	$10,491.00 (+3.42%)	$1,070,500 (+3%) Building $1,070,500
2024	$10,144.00 (+2.84%)	$1,039,300 (+7.25%) Building $1,039,300	$1,404,480
2023	$9,864.00	$969,000 Building $969,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 226 Commonwealth Ave, #2 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 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	10 (1978–1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA	8 of 10
Most Recent Claim	Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains And Flooding

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

The area around 226 Commonwealth Ave, #2 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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