496 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459-1604 exterior

496 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02459 / 1604

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Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 09/02/2025)
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 3.253 square feet
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Information about property on 496 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA, 02459-1604. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

This is a single-family property, which is situated at 496 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA.

Facts

  • Built in 1918
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 7,045 sqft
  • Effective area 3,253 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 9
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Conc Block
  • Roof material Asphalt Shingl
  • Fuel type Oil
  • Frontage 125 feet
  • Basement area 1,073 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Wood Shingle
  • Roof type Gambrel
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Features

  • Kitchen quality: Below Average

Householders and Tenants for 496 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA

Businesses

Organization Phone Number Additional Info
Decern
617-527-****
SIC:
2711 - Newspapers: Publishing, or Publishing and Printing
Hoshins, Inc
Industry:
Nonclassifiable Establishments
Type of Business:
Domestic Profit Corporation
496 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459-1604 plot plan 496 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459-1604 floor plan 496 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459-1604 aerial view

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $628,300
2015 $587,200
2014 $562,700
2013 $562,700
2012 $562,700
2011 $562,500
2010 $574,000
2009 $592,800
2008 $592,800
2007 $620,800
2006$602,700
2005$587,900
2004$542,300
2003$484,200
2002$484,200
2001$413,400
2000$377,500
1999$343,500
1998$312,900
1997$287,100
1996$273,400
1995$239,300
1994$239,300
1993$239,300
1992$255,500
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Building Permits

To date, we have no information about building permits in 2025
Apr 23, 2008
Description: Pergola above existing garage "patio"
  • Valuation: $180,000
  • Fee: $33.48 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
  • Parcel #: 61003 0037
  • Permit #: 08040529

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

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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
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

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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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