Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 249 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,517 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,128 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,945 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61011 0003 |
| Primary APN | 61011 0003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,517 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,102 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,224 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,041 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,041 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 6,128 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 61011 0003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | CHESTNUT HILL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02467-1011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
249 Commonwealth Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2018.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 201821303 |
| Deed Book / Page | 70626 / 538 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 249 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1011 |
| Document Number | 70626-538 |
| Book / Page | 070626 / 000538 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 21303 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 249 COMMONWEALTH AVE CHESTNUT HILL MA 024671011, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1011 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 249 Commonwealth Ave was $13,945, 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 | $13,945.00 (+3.82%) | $1,439,100 (+5%) Land $1,298,500 Building $140,600 | $2,612,025 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,432.00 (+3.42%) | $1,370,600 (+3%) Land $1,236,700 Building $133,900 | $2,612,025 (+13.98%) |
| 2024 | $12,988.00 (+3.23%) | $1,330,700 (+7.66%) Land $1,200,700 Building $130,000 | $2,291,590 |
| 2023 | $12,582.00 | $1,236,000 Land $907,800 Building $328,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 249 Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2017 · 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.
The area around 249 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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