856 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02459 / 1043

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Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 01/05/2025)
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 5.639 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 856 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA, 02459-1043. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

This is a single-family possession, which is situated at 856 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, Massachusetts.

Facts

  • Built in 1930
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 10,240 sqft
  • Effective area 5,072 sqft
  • Gross building area 5,639 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 8
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Concrete
  • Roof material Slate
  • Fuel type Gas
  • Frontage 95 feet
  • Unfinished attic area 567 sqft
  • Basement area 1,365 sqft
  • Porch area 161 sqft
  • Deck area 480 sqft
  • Detached garage area 552 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Water
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Brick/Masonry
  • Roof type Gambrel

Features

  • Kitchen quality: Good
  • Bath quality: Below Average

Householders and Tenants for 856 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
Doris I Sperber
617-834-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Private Household Service Occupations
Email:
[email protected]
Isolde Sperber
617-965-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Richard W Wing
Ursula M Wing Age: 47
856 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459-1043 plot plan 856 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459-1043 floor plan 856 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459-1043 aerial view

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
06/14/1994 Sold $98,101 Public records

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $850,400
2015 $794,800
2014 $759,200
2013 $759,200
2012 $759,200
2011 $753,200
2010 $768,600
2009 $784,300
2008 $784,300
2007 $854,200
2006$829,300
2005$789,800
2004$718,000
2003$641,100
2002$641,100
2001$547,200
2000$499,700
1999$454,700
1998$427,500
1997$392,200
1996$373,500
1995$287,100
1994$287,100
1993$287,100
1992$306,400
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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

Properties Nearby

Street AddressResidens/Landlords
841 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1037
Single Family
  • 4 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 4,581 sqft
  • Built in 1900
 Joe J Lytle, Joseph Lytle
842 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1043
Single Family
  • 7 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 5,772 sqft
  • Built in 1920
 Jay R Shapiro, RELIGIOUS OF THE SACRED HEART IN MASSACHUSETTS INC
849 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1037
Single Family
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 3,886 sqft
  • Built in 1941
 849 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE LLC, Tobie A Geller
850 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1043
Single Family
  • 5 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 5,901 sqft
  • Built in 1910
 Diane Swint, Robert E Swint Jr
855 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1037
Single Family
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 5,256 sqft
  • Built in 1906
 Charles P Mcginty, Matthew J Durkin
861 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1037
Single Family
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 4,402 sqft
  • Built in 1913
 Valtcheff Associates, Pavlin V Altchev
863 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1037
Single Family
  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 5,412 sqft
  • Built in 1910
 David K Hofert, Eve A Hofert
868 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1041
Single Family
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 4,104 sqft
  • Built in 1922
 Jaspal S Rai, RAI ERICA J GRYNIUK
874 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1041
Single Family
  • 5 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 5,389 sqft
  • Built in 1927
 979 OLD POST ROAD LLC, Kenneth Z Slater
877 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1036
Single Family
  • 5 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 4,551 sqft
  • Built in 1924
 CSM REALTY TRUST, Dubravka S Moshfegh

Schools near property

NameTypeGradeDistance
Elementary school
Cabot Elementary School
229 Cabot St, Newtonville, MA 02460
617-559-9400		PublicK-5 & ungraded0.81
Zervas Elementary School
30 Beethoven Ave, Waban, MA 02468
617-559-6750		PublicK-5 & ungraded0.98
Middle school
F A Day Middle School
21 Minot Place, Newtonville, MA 02460
617-559-9100		Public6-8 & ungraded1.53
High school
Newton North High School
457 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA 02460
617-559-6400		Public9-12 & ungraded0.71

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