491 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02459 / 1620

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 08/16/2025)
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 6.353 square feet
Sold Dec 2018
$1,965,000
Property Report

Information about property on 491 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA, 02459-1620. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

A property at 491 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA.

Facts

  • Built in 1924
  • Property use Two Family
  • Lot size 20,137 sqft
  • Effective area 6,353 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 13
  • Bedrooms 6
  • Bathrooms 3
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
  • Roof material Asphalt Shingl
  • Fuel type Oil
  • Air conditioning Unit/AC
  • Frontage 165 feet
  • Basement area 2,282 sqft
  • Porch area 118 sqft
  • Enclosed porch area 24 sqft
  • Detached garage area 869 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Brick/Masonry
  • Roof type Gable

Features

  • Kitchen quality: Below Average
  • Interior condition: Fair

Householders and Tenants for 491 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
Frederique A Smits Age: 59
206-321-****
Judith E Larkin Age: 85
617-965-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Precision Production Occupations
Larkin Judith
617-965-****
491 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA  02459-1620 plot plan 491 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA  02459-1620 floor plan 491 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA  02459-1620 aerial view

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $747,300
2015 $698,400
2014 $679,300
2013 $679,300
2012 $679,300
2011 $698,200
2010 $806,500
2009 $848,900
2008 $848,900
2007 $852,000
2006$827,200
2005$803,100
2004$675,100
2003$592,200
2002$592,200
2001$496,100
2000$453,100
1999$412,300
1998$330,500
1997$303,200
1996$288,800
1995$290,600
1994$290,600
1993$290,600
1992$315,000

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Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025
Dec 2018 Sold
491 Commonwealth Ave
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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
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
25 Mar 2014 Passenger vehicle fire
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
Property Use —
Business office
Area of Origin —
Office
First Ignition —
Furniture, utensils, other
26 Feb 2012 Building fires
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
Property Use —
Hotel/motel, commercial
02 Oct 2015 Overheated motor
Property Use —
Hotel/motel, commercial
12 Dec 2014 Vehicle accident, general cleanup
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
05 Sep 2014 Vehicle accident, general cleanup
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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