Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 905 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,594 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,030,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $23,182 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24042 0006 |
| Primary APN | 24042 0006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,594 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,390 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,422 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 540 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,172 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,172 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 24042 0006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 905 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
| City | NEWTON CENTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02459-1035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 373700 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 905 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-1035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019179685 |
| Deed Book / Page | 73660 / 41 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 905 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02459-1035 |
| Document Number | 73660-41 |
| Book / Page | 73660 / 41 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 179685 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Address | 905 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02459-1035 |
| Document Number | 179686 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 179686 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,182.00 (+3.42%) | $2,365,500 (+3%) Land $1,193,900 Building $1,171,600 | $2,388,205 (+2.51%) |
| 2024 | $22,415.00 (+4.64%) | $2,296,600 (+9.14%) Land $1,159,100 Building $1,137,500 | $2,329,780 |
| 2023 | $21,422.00 | $2,104,300 Land $882,700 Building $1,221,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 5 (1979–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2000 · 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.
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 432 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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