808 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 808 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,997 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.494 acres (21,540 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,150,000 (May 2004)
Tax Bill	$27,285 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Refinance May 2019 Refinance + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`64036 0016`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`64036 0016`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:64 B:036 L:0016`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	3,997 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	7,574 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,013 sqft
Basement Area	1,981 sqft
Unfinished Basement	917 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 1890
Architectural Style	Tudor
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	21,540 sqft (0.494 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	64036 0016
Street Address	808 COMMONWEALTH AVE
City	NEWTON CENTER
State	MA
Zip	02459-1020
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR2
Legal Block	36
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	373700

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	808 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-1020
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 17, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
May 9, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Feb 18, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Nov 2, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI
Sep 21, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · ARM SANTANDER BANK NA
Sep 26, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 17, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 17, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 26, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2004121132
Deed Book / Page	42798 / 391
Transfer Doc	71668-499
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	808 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02459-1020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	76976-477
Date	Feb 17, 2021
Book Page	76976/477
Instrument	34994

Lender

Name	CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	808 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02459-1020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	72574-37
Date	May 9, 2019
Book Page	72574/37
Instrument	59546

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2049

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	808 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02459-1020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	74145-327
Date	Feb 18, 2020
Book Page	74145/327
Instrument	23972

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2050

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	808 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02459-1020
Document Number	73686-582
Instrument Date	Nov 2, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 10, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	808 COMMONWEALTH AVE NEWTON MA 024591020, NEWTON, MA 02459-1020

Mortgage

Document Number	73686-582
Date	Nov 20, 2019
Book Page	073686/000582
Instrument	2576

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BK/RI
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Sep 21, 2018
Property Address	808 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02459-1020
Document Number	71647-371
Book / Page	71647 / 371
Instrument	146193
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$205.32
Amount Accuracy	Non-Arm's Length Transaction
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	71647-376
Date	Sep 21, 2018
Book Page	71647/376
Instrument	146195

Lender

Name	SANTANDER BANK NA

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.5%

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Sep 26, 2018
Property Address	808 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02459-1020
Document Number	71668-499
Book / Page	071668 / 000499
Instrument Date	Sep 17, 2018
Instrument	148708
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2019

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	808 COMMONWEALTH AVE NEWTON MA 024591020, NEWTON, MA 02459-1020

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$27,285.00 (+3.82%)	$2,815,800 (+5%) Land $1,411,400 Building $1,404,400	$2,539,350 (-)
2025	$26,281.00 (+3.42%)	$2,681,700 (+3%) Land $1,344,200 Building $1,337,500	$2,539,350 (+11.97%)
2024	$25,411.00 (+4.35%)	$2,603,600 (+8.84%) Land $1,305,000 Building $1,298,600	$2,267,840
2023	$24,352.00	$2,392,100 Land $1,023,400 Building $1,368,700

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

Flood

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	3 in force

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

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.

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 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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