197 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459 exterior

197 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02459

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Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 09/11/2025)
  • 6 Beds
  • 4.592 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 197 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA, 02459. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

Built in 19570000, this property has more than forty-five hundred square feet of effective area and sits on about one third of acre.

Facts

  • Built in 1957
  • Property use Two Family
  • Lot size 13,355 sqft
  • Effective area 4,592 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 12
  • Bedrooms 6
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Concrete
  • Roof material Asphalt Shingl
  • Fuel type Oil
  • Air conditioning Central
  • Frontage 95 feet
  • Basement area 1,452 sqft
  • Porch area 236 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Brick Veneer
  • Roof type Hip

Householders and Tenants for 197 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
Bernard A Katz
Elizabeth L Shore
Ethel R Edgers
Harold Shore
Harry Luke Jr
LIBBER REALTY TRUST
LIBBER REALTY TRUST S TR
Winnie Luke
197 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459 plot plan 197 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459 floor plan 197 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459 aerial view

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $874,400
2015 $817,200
2014 $785,600
2013 $785,600
2012 $785,600
2011 $800,200
2010 $816,500
2009 $859,500
2008 $859,500
2007 $867,700
2006$842,400
2005$817,900
2004$696,300
2003$610,800
2002$610,800
2001$538,300
2000$491,600
1999$447,300
1998$364,300
1997$357,200
1996$340,200
1995$315,700
1994$315,700
1993$315,700
1992$331,500
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Where is 197 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA located on map?

Commonwealth Ave Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
28 Mar 2014 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
2345 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
25 Mar 2014 Passenger vehicle fire
2240 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
09 Nov 2013 Building fires
140 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA
Property Use —
Business office
Area of Origin —
Office
First Ignition —
Furniture, utensils, other
26 Feb 2012 Building fires
1298 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition —
Organic materials, other
Heat Source —
Cigarette

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Commonwealth Ave Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
02 Oct 2015 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
2345 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA
Property Use —
Hotel/motel, commercial
02 Oct 2015 Overheated motor
2345 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA
Property Use —
Hotel/motel, commercial
12 Dec 2014 Vehicle accident, general cleanup
15 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
05 Sep 2014 Vehicle accident, general cleanup
1230 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA
Property Use —
Street, other

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Commonwealth Ave Crime Incidents History

To date, we have no information about crime incidents in 2025
23 Aug 2016 Property Crime
1100 Block Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA
Case Number —
2016-0003823
Description —
FOUND PROPERTY
29 Jul 2014 Theft
1000 Block Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA
Case Number —
2014-0003669
Description —
LARC-FROM BLDG OVER $200
10 Apr 2014 Theft
1000 Block Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA
Case Number —
2014-0001687
Description —
LARC-FROM BLDG OVER $200

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  • 3 baths
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 Beth R Waldorf, Frank M Waldorf
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 Holly Lynne Dinsmore
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 Alice Mcnamara, Robert R Mcnamara
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  • 3 baths
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