Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 260 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 3,265 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,488 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $17,421 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61013 0008 |
| Primary APN | 61013 0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,265 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,638 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,306 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,306 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 653 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 7,488 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 61013 0008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 260 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | CHESTNUT HILL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02467-1129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 373600 |
260 Commonwealth Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 260 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 200540446 |
| Deed Book / Page | 44719 / 510 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 081482-457 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 260 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1129 |
| Document Number | 081482-457 |
| Book / Page | 81482 / 457 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 43938 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1129 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 260 Commonwealth Ave was $17,421, 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 | $17,421.00 (+3.82%) | $1,797,800 (+5%) Land $1,249,300 Building $548,500 | $2,268,030 (-) |
| 2025 | $16,780.00 (+3.43%) | $1,712,200 (+3%) Land $1,189,800 Building $522,400 | $2,268,030 (-4.06%) |
| 2024 | $16,224.00 (+4.69%) | $1,662,300 (+9.2%) Land $1,155,100 Building $507,200 | $2,363,980 |
| 2023 | $15,497.00 | $1,522,300 Land $878,900 Building $643,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 260 Commonwealth Ave 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.
The area around 260 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 |
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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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