85 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA  02459 exterior

85 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02459

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 07/16/2025)
  • 6 Beds
  • 7.893 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 85 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA, 02459. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

At 85 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA there is a single-family residence.

Facts

  • Built in 1900
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 24,265 sqft
  • Effective area 7,893 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 13
  • Bedrooms 6
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
  • Roof material Clay Tile
  • Fuel type Oil
  • Frontage 80 feet
  • Finished attic area 473 sqft
  • Basement area 1,960 sqft
  • Shed area 80 sqft
  • Porch area 98 sqft
  • Deck area 1,174 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Clapboard
  • Roof type Hip

Householders and Tenants for 85 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
Amy Solomon
Elisabeth Newman
Elisabeth R Portnow
Jim Wofford
Matthew S Newman
NEWMAN-PORTNOW FAMILY LP
85 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA  02459 plot plan 85 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA  02459 floor plan 85 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA  02459 aerial view

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $1,699,600
2015 $1,588,400
2014 $1,532,800
2013 $1,532,800
2012 $1,532,800
2011 $1,538,200
2010 $1,561,200
2009 $1,593,100
2008 $1,593,100
2007 $1,657,300
2006$1,609,000
2005$1,532,400
2004$1,383,100
2003$1,234,900
2002$1,234,900
2001$974,400
2000$889,900
1999$809,700
1998$737,200
1997$722,700
1996$688,300
1995$584,800
1994$519,600
1993$519,600
1992$531,500

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Building Permits

To date, we have no information about building permits in 2025
Sep 15, 2009
Description: Build 10ft x 10ft x10ft shed with 2x6 platform & 2x4 walls, 2 vinyl windows
  • Valuation: $295,000
  • Fee: $54.87 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
  • Parcel #: 63008 0044
  • Permit #: 09090340

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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Ine P Kreye, George W Kreye
 

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