Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 555 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,132 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,790 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $980,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $17,339 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73048 0010 |
| Primary APN | 73048 0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,132 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 2,842 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 6,790 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 73048 0010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 555 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | NEWTON CENTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02459-1602 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
555 Commonwealth Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 555 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-1602 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201912210 |
| Deed Book / Page | 72176 / 4 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 72176-4 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 555 Commonwealth Ave was $17,339, down 1.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,339.00 (-1.53%) | $960,100 (-) Land $677,500 Building $282,600 |
| 2025 | $17,608.00 (+0.05%) | $960,100 (-) Land $677,500 Building $282,600 |
| 2024 | $17,599.00 (+2.19%) | $960,100 (+6.31%) Land $677,500 Building $282,600 |
| 2023 | $17,222.00 | $903,100 Land $645,300 Building $257,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 555 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 risk around 555 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 524 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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