789 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459-1130 exterior

789 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02459 / 1130

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Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 08/20/2025)
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 5.199 square feet
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Property Details

A single-family estate at 789 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA.

Facts

  • Built in 1920
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 11,580 sqft
  • Effective area 3,767 sqft
  • Gross building area 5,199 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 14
  • Bedrooms 6
  • Bathrooms 3
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Concrete
  • Roof material Slate
  • Fuel type Gas
  • Frontage 90 feet
  • Finished attic area 287 sqft
  • Basement area 1,237 sqft
  • Finished basement area 573 sqft
  • Porch area 157 sqft
  • Detached garage area 480 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Brick/Masonry
  • Roof type Gable
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Features

  • Bath quality: Below Average

Householders and Tenants for 789 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA

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Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $1,061,400
2015 $992,000
2014 $952,100
2013 $952,100
2012 $952,100
2011 $961,800
2010 $1,151,500
2009 $1,175,000
2008 $1,175,000
2007 $1,182,100
2006$1,147,700
2005$1,093,000
2004$1,020,100
2003$910,800
2002$910,800
2001$759,100
2000$693,200
1999$630,800
1998$573,400
1997$526,100
1996$501,000
1995$485,500
1994$462,400
1993$462,400
1992$473,200
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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
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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