287 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 287 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 3 ba · 2,656 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.232 acres (10,120 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$1,300,000 (Aug 2013)
Tax Bill	$22,894 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Transfer Feb 2018 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`61010 0012`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`61010 0012`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:61 B:010 L:0012`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,656 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,398 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,064 sqft
Basement Area	1,516 sqft
Unfinished Basement	231 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	10,120 sqft (0.232 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Pool Type	In-Ground Pool
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	61010 0012
Street Address	287 COMMONWEALTH AVE
City	CHESTNUT HILL
State	MA
Zip	02467-1012
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR2
Legal Block	10
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	373500

Owner

287 Commonwealth Ave is held in a trust since November 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 590097, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-0001
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust

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
Nov 13, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Feb 6, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS
Oct 24, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS
Jul 31, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 21, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 21, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 28, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	62497 / 386
Last Transfer Date	Nov 6, 2023
Transfer Doc	0082203-57
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Nov 13, 2023
Property Address	287 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1012
Document Number	0082203-57
Book / Page	82203 / 57
Instrument Date	Nov 6, 2023
Instrument	129603
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 8, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 590097, NEWTON CENTRE, MA 02459-0001

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	287 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1012
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	70601-280
Date	Feb 6, 2018
Book Page	70601/280
Instrument	17891

Lender

Name	DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Closed-End Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2038

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	287 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1012
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	71785-174
Date	Oct 24, 2018
Book Page	71785/174
Instrument	163291

Lender

Name	DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.63%

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	287 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1012
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	75262-341
Date	Jul 31, 2020
Book Page	75262/341
Instrument	127324

Lender

Name	DEDHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.88%
Type Change Date	Aug 1, 2027
Index	1-Year CMT

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 287 Commonwealth Ave was $22,894, 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	$22,894.00 (+3.82%)	$2,362,600 (+5%) Land $1,578,600 Building $784,000	$2,287,790 (-)
2025	$22,051.00 (+3.42%)	$2,250,100 (+3%) Land $1,503,400 Building $746,700	$2,287,790 (+9.79%)
2024	$21,322.00 (+5.25%)	$2,184,600 (+9.78%) Land $1,459,600 Building $725,000	$2,083,825
2023	$20,258.00	$1,990,000 Land $1,120,100 Building $869,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 287 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

Wildfire risk around 287 Commonwealth Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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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