Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 607 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,947 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,008 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,700,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $14,346 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Line of Credit May 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73050 0007 |
| Primary APN | 73050 0007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,947 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,190 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,035 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 603 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,008 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 73050 0007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 607 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | NEWTON CENTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02459-1628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 6357A |
| Legal Block | 50 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
607 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 607 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-1628 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| May 3, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 2, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001955976 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 607 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02459-1628 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001935766 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 1935766 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2024 |
| Property Address | 607 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02459-1628 |
| Document Number | 0001955976 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1955976 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2024 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 607 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02459-1628 |
| Document Number | 0001955977 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1955977 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 607 Commonwealth Ave was $14,346, up 8.1% 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 | $14,346.00 (+8.12%) | $1,480,500 (+9.34%) Land $1,170,900 Building $309,600 | $1,780,585 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,269.00 (+20.27%) | $1,354,000 (+19.78%) Land $1,115,100 Building $238,900 | $1,780,585 (+12.83%) |
| 2024 | $11,033.00 (+4.75%) | $1,130,400 (+9.25%) Land $1,082,600 Building $47,800 | $1,578,045 |
| 2023 | $10,533.00 | $1,034,700 Land $816,200 Building $218,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 607 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.
The area around 607 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.
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.
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