940 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02459 / 1039

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 09/09/2025)
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 4.904 square feet
Sold Mar 2021
$1,300,000
Property Report

Information about property on 940 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA, 02459-1039. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

At 940 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA placed a single-family residence.

Facts

  • Built in 1928
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 9,350 sqft
  • Effective area 4,904 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 9
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 3
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Concrete
  • Roof material Asphalt Shingl
  • Fuel type Gas
  • Air conditioning Unit/AC
  • Frontage 90 feet
  • Finished attic area 612 sqft
  • Basement area 1,360 sqft
  • Porch area 36 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Brick/Masonry
  • Roof type Gable

Features

  • Kitchen quality: Below Average

Householders and Tenants for 940 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
ELVIRA SULKIN TRUST /S TR
Elvira Tr Sulkin
Joseph Litel
617-244-****
Mark D Mcelroy Age: 69
617-244-****
Stuart Litel Age: 64
617-244-****
940 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA  02459-1039 plot plan 940 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA  02459-1039 floor plan 940 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA  02459-1039 aerial view

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $768,600
2015 $718,300
2014 $690,500
2013 $690,500
2012 $690,500
2011 $693,400
2010 $707,600
2009 $722,000
2008 $722,000
2007 $766,000
2006$743,700
2005$708,300
2004$656,900
2003$586,500
2002$586,500
2001$559,400
2000$510,900
1999$464,900
1998$363,400
1997$333,400
1996$317,500
1995$331,200
1994$315,400
1993$315,400
1992$355,200

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Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025
Mar 2021 Sold
940 Commonwealth Ave
Price history :
  • Single Family
  • 3,200 sqft
  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths

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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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918 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1040
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  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 5,224 sqft
  • Built in 1920
D. GEORGE & CO., INC, Dennis George
926 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1040
Single Family
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 5,040 sqft
  • Built in 1920
Dennis W Hickey, Suzanne K Hickey
929 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1035
Single Family
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 3,369 sqft
  • Built in 1910
CHING-MAE WEE CHRISTINA, WEE-KUO CHRISTINA
934 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1039
Single Family
  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 6,106 sqft
  • Built in 1926
Soo Y Park, Michael R Hreczuck
935 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1034
Single Family
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2,786 sqft
  • Built in 1960
Christina L Low, William W H Low
943 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1034
Single Family
  • 4 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 5,366 sqft
  • Built in 1926
Jose T Decastro, Regina R Castillo
950 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1039
Single Family
  • 2 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 3,221 sqft
  • Built in 1922
Eugene O Degenkolb, Mary E Degenkolb
960 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1038
Single Family
  • 7 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 4,923 sqft
  • Built in 1985
Roman W Chan, Shi Chan
970 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1038
Single Family
  • 4 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 3,762 sqft
  • Built in 1985
YEH JAMES SONG-JENG, Pek H Liu
1112 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1448
Two Family
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 3,936 sqft
  • Built in 1860
David A Cutrone, Arthur J Cutrone
 

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