Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 386 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,760 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.742 acres (32,321 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,570,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $25,357 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61008 0001 |
| Primary APN | 61008 0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,760 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,013 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,546 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,502 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,771 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 32,321 sqft (0.742 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 61008 0001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 386 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | CHESTNUT HILL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02467-1131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 373600 |
386 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 386 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202383091 |
| Deed Book / Page | 81818 / 379 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 386 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1131 |
| Document Number | 081818-379 |
| Book / Page | 81818 / 379 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 83091 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 386 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1131 |
| Document Number | 0000083093 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 83093 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.99% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2033 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Index | Other |
The 2026 property tax bill for 386 Commonwealth Ave was $25,357, 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 | $25,357.00 (+3.82%) | $2,616,800 (+5%) Land $1,955,300 Building $661,500 | $2,977,870 (-) |
| 2025 | $24,424.00 (-11.78%) | $2,492,200 (-12.14%) Land $1,862,200 Building $630,000 | $2,977,870 (+23.69%) |
| 2024 | $27,685.00 (-14.45%) | $2,836,600 (-10.77%) Land $1,808,000 Building $1,028,600 | $2,407,490 |
| 2023 | $32,362.00 | $3,179,000 Land $1,606,700 Building $1,572,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 386 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 risk around 386 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.
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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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