261 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 261 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,762 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size	0.187 acres (8,131 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,274,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$15,243 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`61011 0005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`61011 0005`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:61 B:011 L:0005`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,762 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,518 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,430 sqft
Basement Area	1,172 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,172 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1916
Effective Year Built	Effective 1916
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	8,131 sqft (0.187 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	61011 0005
Street Address	261 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	5
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	373500

Owner

261 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	261 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1011
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 8, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Oct 11, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Aug 8, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 8, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 8, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	71445 / 302
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	261 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1011
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	076903-197
Date	Feb 8, 2021
Book Page	76903/197
Instrument	28153

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.5%
Type Change Date	Mar 1, 2028
Index	1-Year LIBOR

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	261 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1011
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	73446-566
Date	Oct 11, 2019
Book Page	73446/566
Instrument	157073

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Type Change Date	Nov 1, 2026

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Aug 8, 2018
Property Address	261 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1011
Document Number	71445-302
Book / Page	71445 / 302
Instrument	120801
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	$114.88
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1011

Mortgage

Document Number	714450306
Date	Aug 8, 2018
Instrument	71445/0306

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 8, 2048

Interest

Rate	3.88%
Max Rate At Change	90.1%
Max Rate	2.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Commonwealth Ave was $15,243, 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	$15,243.00 (+3.82%)	$1,573,100 (+5%) Land $1,375,100 Building $198,000	$1,972,105 (-)
2025	$14,682.00 (+3.42%)	$1,498,200 (+3%) Land $1,309,600 Building $188,600	$1,972,105 (+7.11%)
2024	$14,197.00 (+3.97%)	$1,454,600 (+8.44%) Land $1,271,500 Building $183,100	$1,841,195
2023	$13,655.00	$1,341,400 Land $969,600 Building $371,800

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 261 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.

Wildfire

The area around 261 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.

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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