300 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 300 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,760 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size	0.462 acres (20,119 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$2,400,000 (Jun 2013)
Tax Bill	$40,557 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2017 Mortgage Dec 2020 Refinance + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`61014 0004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`61014 0004`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:61 B:014 L:0004`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	5.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	4,760 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	8,496 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,022 sqft
Basement Area	1,958 sqft
Unfinished Basement	129 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1895
Effective Year Built	Effective 1895
Architectural Style	Victorian
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	20,119 sqft (0.462 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	61014 0004
Street Address	300 COMMONWEALTH AVE
City	CHESTNUT HILL
State	MA
Zip	02467-1130
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR2
Legal Block	14
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	373600

Owner

300 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2013.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	300 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1130
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 28, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage CENTURY BANK & TRUST CO
Dec 4, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CENTURY BANK & TRUST
Dec 4, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CENTURY BANK & TRUST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 11, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 11, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 20, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	61994 / 332
Transfer Doc	061994-332
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	300 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1130
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	69679-263
Date	Jul 28, 2017
Book Page	69679/263
Instrument	119133

Lender

Name	CENTURY BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Closed-End Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2037

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	300 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1130
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	76344-568
Date	Dec 4, 2020
Book Page	76344/568
Instrument	230292

Lender

Name	CENTURY BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	373 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	300 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1130
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	76345-1
Date	Dec 4, 2020
Book Page	76345/1
Instrument	230293

Lender

Name	CENTURY BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	241 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2041

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 300 Commonwealth Ave was $40,557, 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	$40,557.00 (+3.82%)	$4,185,400 (+5%) Land $1,531,000 Building $2,654,400	$3,851,965 (-)
2025	$39,064.00 (+3.42%)	$3,986,100 (+3%) Land $1,458,100 Building $2,528,000	$3,851,965 (-1.74%)
2024	$37,771.00 (+3.81%)	$3,870,000 (+8.27%) Land $1,415,600 Building $2,454,400	$3,920,175
2023	$36,386.00	$3,574,300 Land $1,110,000 Building $2,464,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 300 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 300 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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