Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 2396 Commonwealth Ave, Auburndale, MA 02466
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,854 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.327 acres (14,242 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $55,855 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,784 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41003 0019 |
| Primary APN | 41003 0019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,854 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,940 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 226 sqft |
| Basement Area | 902 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 902 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,242 sqft (0.327 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 41003 0019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2396 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | AUBURNDALE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02466-1701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 374700 |
2396 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1999.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2396 COMMONWEALTH AVE, AUBURNDALE, MA 02466-1701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2396 Commonwealth Ave was $6,784, 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 | $6,784.00 (+3.81%) | $700,100 (+4.99%) Land $700,100 | $1,525,510 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,535.00 (+3.42%) | $666,800 | $1,525,510 (+5.31%) |
| 2024 | $6,319.00 (+4.88%) | $1,448,560 | |
| 2023 | $6,025.00 | $591,800 Land $550,600 Building $41,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2396 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2015 · other causes |
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 2396 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 54 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 | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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