542 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA  02459-1634 exterior

542 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02459 / 1634

(UPDATED: 08/21/2025)
Sold Mar 2021
$1,180,000
Property Report

Information about property on 542 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA, 02459-1634. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

As is shown in our records this property is situated at 542 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA.

Facts

  • Built in 1937
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 6,761 sqft
  • Effective area 3,544 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 8
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 3
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
  • Roof material Asphalt Shingl
  • Fuel type Gas
  • Air conditioning Central
  • Frontage 65 feet
  • Basement area 1,008 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Forced Air-Duc
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Clapboard
  • Roof type Gable

Features

  • Interior condition: Good

Householders and Tenants for 542 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
Catherence F Chan
Chi F Chan
Ellen J Goldstein Apt # 2
Joshua E Goldman Age: 36
Residential status:
Homeowner
Kam O Leung Age: 61
617-332-****
Kampo Leung
Kenneth Leung Age: 61 Apt # 34
617-332-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Private Household Service Occupations
LEUNG KAM PO
LEUNG KAM PO &UX
Lee M Goldman Age: 62
617-916-****
Marilyn B Goldman Age: 47
617-916-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Student
Matthew A Kraft Age: 78 Apt # 1
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Occupations
Richard C Leung Age: 71
617-332-****
Wendy Kraft Age: 65 Apt # 1
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Occupations

Possible Businesses

Organization Phone Number Additional Info
KRAFT ENTERPRISES, INC
Type of Business:
Domestic Profit Corporation
Inactive:
20070531

Units - Who lives at 542 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA

#1Matthew A Kraft 02459-1634
#2Ellen J Goldstein 02459-1634
#34Kenneth Leung 02459-1634
542 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA  02459-1634 plot plan 542 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA  02459-1634 floor plan 542 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA  02459-1634 aerial view

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
12/01/2004 Sold $782,495 Public records
04/07/2000 Sold $550,000 Public records

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $856,600
2015 $800,600
2014 $760,300
2013 $760,300
2012 $760,300
2011 $754,800
2010 $770,200
2009 $785,900
2008 $785,900
2007 $769,600
2006$747,200
2005$711,600
2004$666,700
2003$595,300
2002$595,300
2001$496,900
2000$453,800
1999$412,900
1998$367,500
1997$337,200
1996$285,300
1995$254,200
1994$254,200
1993$254,200
1992$290,400

Where is 542 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA located on map?

Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025
Mar 2021 Sold
542 Commonwealth Ave
Price history :
  • Single Family
  • 2,536 sqft
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
Nov 2016 Recent Rent
542 Commonwealth Ave
Price history :
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths

3 BEDROOM - 1.5 BATH - 6 Rooms Floor#: 1 Two Family 1st floor of a two family house in Newton...

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Building Permits

To date, we have no information about building permits in 2025
Oct 13, 2011
Description: Install (26) replacement windows into existing openings
  • Valuation: $1,979,200
  • Fee: $368.13 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
  • Parcel #: 61003 0025
  • Permit #: 11100404

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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530 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1634
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  • 3 baths
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  • Built in 1920
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  • 1 bath
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  • 2 baths
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David G Bloom, Shari L Bloom
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Basil A Sakellarios, Anastasia T Sakellarios
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  • 5 baths
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Claire T Mcmullin, Thomas M Mcmullin
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  • 1 bath
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Megrian, Inc
565 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1602
Two Family
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 4,227 sqft
  • Built in 1900
Nancy Bellmore, Shawn C Bellmore
583 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1602
Two Family
  • 6 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 6,954 sqft
  • Built in 1918
Joel Alter, Miriam R Kornitzer
599 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1628
Multi-Home - One Parcel
  • 5 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 4,198 sqft
  • Built in 1919
Jason Bassett, Jocelyn J Kraus
 

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