Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 252 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,480 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,670 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $845,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $13,360 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2025 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61013 0010 |
| Primary APN | 61013 0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,480 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,357 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,754 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 877 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 877 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,670 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 61013 0010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | CHESTNUT HILL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02467-1129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 373600 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records · APN 61013 0010
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MIT FCU |
| Mar 01, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jan 30, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance POLI MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 04, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 04, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 60897 / 67 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 74060-459 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 252 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1129 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0083994-20 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Book Page | 83994/20 |
| Instrument | 41687 |
| Name | MIT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 252 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1129 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 077089-188 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 01, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77089/188 |
| Instrument | 44711 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 109 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2030 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 252 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1129 |
| Document Number | 74060-459 |
| Book / Page | 74060 / 459 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 14353 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | EQUITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1129 |
| Document Number | 074060-463 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74060/463 |
| Instrument | 14354 |
| Name | POLI MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2030 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Newton School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,360.00 (+3.42%) | $1,363,300 (+3%) Building $1,363,300 | $1,479,055 (-6.85%) |
| 2024 | $12,918.00 (+2.43%) | $1,323,600 (+6.84%) Building $1,323,600 | $1,587,830 |
| 2023 | $12,612.00 | $1,238,900 Building $1,238,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), updated September 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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