261 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459 exterior

261 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02459

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Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 08/15/2025)
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 5.518 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 261 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA, 02459. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

Originally built in 19160000, this property has near fifty hundred square feet of effective area and sits on 0,19 acres.

Facts

  • Built in 1916
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 8,131 sqft
  • Effective area 4,957 sqft
  • Gross building area 5,518 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 9
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 3
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
  • Roof material Slate
  • Fuel type Gas
  • Air conditioning Central
  • Fireplaces 1
  • Frontage 75 feet
  • Unfinished attic area 561 sqft
  • Basement area 1,172 sqft
  • Porch area 94 sqft
  • Enclosed porch area 24 sqft
  • Deck area 344 sqft
  • Detached garage area 400 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Vinyl Siding
  • Roof type Hip
261 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459 plot plan 261 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459 floor plan 261 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459 aerial view

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $936,100
2015 $874,900
2014 $950,600
2013 $950,600
2012 $950,600
2011 $946,100
2010 $965,400
2009 $985,100
2008 $985,100
2007 $1,006,700
2006$977,400
2005$930,900
2004$876,100
2003$782,200
2002$782,200
2001$645,400
2000$589,400
1999$536,300
1998$411,900
1997$403,100
1996$383,900
1995$315,700
1994$295,000
1993$295,000
1992$320,300
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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

Properties Nearby

Street AddressResidens/Landlords
249 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
Single Family
  • 5 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 6,102 sqft
  • Built in 1916
 William J Dowling, M Diane Dowling
252 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
Michael J Noone, JJB REALTY TRUST 1
254 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
Single Family
  • 5 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 5,572 sqft
  • Built in 1880
 Stephen M Curry, Sarah M Winchester
255 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
Single Family
  • 5 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 6,467 sqft
  • Built in 1920
 JAMESON CHRISTINE SELMI &AL, John J Jameson
260 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
Single Family
  • 7 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 5,638 sqft
  • Built in 1900
 George Tobin, Anne P Tobin
266 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
Single Family
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 5,771 sqft
  • Built in 1910
 JAMES C RAZULIS REVOCABLE TRUST, JANET G RAZULIS REVOCABLE TRUST
267 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
Single Family
  • 3 beds
  • 3,635 sqft
  • Built in 1914
 Malcolm L Gefter, Sharon L Gefter
279 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
Single Family
  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 4,683 sqft
  • Built in 1913
 279 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE REALTY TRUST /S TR, Clark K Colton
282 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
Single Family
  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 6,644 sqft
  • Built in 1919
 Kara Boudreau, Richard M Hurd
287 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
Single Family
  • 2 beds
  • 4,396 sqft
  • Built in 1957
 J Stephen Cohen, OLSCHEWSKI A

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