279 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459 exterior

279 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02459

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Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 07/11/2025)
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4.683 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 279 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA, 02459. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

As is shown in our records this property stands at 279 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA.

Facts

  • Built in 1913
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 12,260 sqft
  • Effective area 4,683 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Rooms 10
  • Bedrooms 5
  • Bathrooms 4
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Brick/Fldstone
  • Roof material Slate
  • Fuel type Gas
  • Air conditioning Unit/AC
  • Frontage 110 feet
  • Basement area 1,340 sqft
  • Finished basement area 1,200 sqft
  • Porch area 339 sqft
  • Detached garage area 431 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Wtr Radiat
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Stucco on Wood
  • Roof type Hip

Householders and Tenants for 279 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
279 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE REALTY TRUST /S TR
Clark K Colton
617-244-****
Ellen B Colton
279 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459 plot plan 279 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459 floor plan 279 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459 aerial view

Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $1,103,900
2015 $1,031,700
2014 $993,200
2013 $993,200
2012 $993,200
2011 $990,700
2010 $1,010,900
2009 $1,031,500
2008 $1,031,500
2007 $1,100,500
2006$1,068,400
2005$1,017,500
2004$937,100
2003$836,700
2002$836,700
2001$685,300
2000$625,800
1999$569,400
1998$475,000
1997$465,700
1996$443,500
1995$397,700
1994$371,700
1993$371,700
1992$402,900
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Where is 279 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

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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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 JAMES C RAZULIS REVOCABLE TRUST, JANET G RAZULIS REVOCABLE TRUST
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  • 3 beds
  • 3,635 sqft
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 Malcolm L Gefter, Sharon L Gefter
282 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
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  • 4 baths
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 Kara Boudreau, Richard M Hurd
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  • 4,750 sqft
  • Built in 1925
 WILLIAM J HOFFNER REVOCABLE TRUST - 2007, William J Hoffner
295 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
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  • 5 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 5,630 sqft
  • Built in 1910
 CARTUS FINANCIAL CORP, Patrick T Horn
300 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
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  • 6 beds
  • 5 baths
  • 8,496 sqft
  • Built in 1895
 Michelle S Herzlinger, Ronald A Herzlinger

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