What year was the house at 176 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA built?

The house at 176 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA was built in 1928.

What type of house is at 176 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA?

At the house at 176 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 176 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 176 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA was in 2014. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 176 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 176 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA was in 2015. Other FEMA incidents registered on Commonwealth Ave are available at the link

Were there any crime incidents at 176 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA?

The last criminal incident at the house at 176 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA was in 2016. Criminal incidents registered on Commonwealth Ave are available at the link

176 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459 owner and property records

Property Details

As is shown in our records this property is placed at 176 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA.

Facts

Built in 1928
Property use Private College / University
Lot size 8,598 sqft
Effective area 5,309 sqft
Gross building area 6,494 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
Stories 2,5
Exterior condition Average
Trim Two Wall
Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
Roof material Slate
Fuel type Gas
Air conditioning None
Fireplaces 2
Frontage 85 feet
Finished attic area 315 sqft
Basement area 1,560 sqft
Porch area 70 sqft
Deck area 230 sqft
Detached garage area 400 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Steam
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Stucco on Wood
Roof type Hip

Features

Interior condition: Good

176 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459 plot plan

176 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459 floor plan

176 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459 aerial view

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$1,052,200
2015		$1,052,200
2014		$1,052,200
2013		$1,052,200
2012		$1,052,200
2011		$1,034,700
2010		$1,034,700
2009		$1,052,200
2008		$1,052,200

Where is 176 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA located on map?

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

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

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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Street Address
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175 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA Single Family 5 beds 3 baths 6,395 sqft Built in 1927
182 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA Single Family 6 beds 3 baths 4,360 sqft Built in 1920
185 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA Single Family 5 beds 4 baths 4,374 sqft Built in 1920
188 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA Single Family 4 beds 3 baths 5,177 sqft Built in 1916
191 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA Single Family 3 beds 4,262 sqft Built in 1925
194 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA Single Family 5 beds 4,560 sqft Built in 1922

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176 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02459

Residence for Single Family