Q: What year was the house at 517 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA built?

The house at 517 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA was built in 1894.

Q: What type of house is at 517 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA?

At the house at 517 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA type Residence for Single Family.

Q: Have there been any fire incidents near the house at 517 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA?

The last fire incident at the house at 517 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA was in 2014. Other fire incidents of this house are available at the link.

Q: Were there any reported FEMA incidents at 517 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA?

The last FEMA incident recorded at 517 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA was in 2015. Other FEMA incidents registered on Commonwealth Ave are available at the link

Q: Were there any crime incidents at 517 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA?

The last criminal incident at the house at 517 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA was in 2016. Criminal incidents registered on Commonwealth Ave are available at the link

Property Details

At 517 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA there is a property, which was built in 1894.

Facts

Built in 1894
Property use Single Family
Lot size 11,191 sqft
Effective area 4,745 sqft
Gross building area 5,377 sqft
Building type Residential
Rooms 10
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Stories 2,5
Exterior condition Average
Trim None
Foundation type Concrete
Roof material Asphalt Shingl
Fuel type Gas
Air conditioning Central
Frontage 105 feet
Basement area 1,213 sqft
Finished basement area 250 sqft
Shed area 100 sqft
Porch area 224 sqft
Detached garage area 310 sqft
Heating & Cooling
Heat type Forced Air-Duc
Exterior Home Features
Exterior walls Wood Shingle
Roof type Gable

Features

Kitchen quality: Good

Householders and Tenants for 517 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name	Phone Number	Additional Info
Earl Lynch	773-266-****	Residential status: Renter Job: Protective Service Occupations
Hyman S Glass
Lindsay A Irrera Age: 29
MOREHEAD PHILIP DAVID
MOREHEAD SHARON PATRICIA
Magnus Emilsson	617-875-****	Residential status: Homeowner Job: Protective Service Occupations Email: [email protected]
Margareta Emilsson	617-527-****
Maria E Irrera Age: 60		Residential status: Renter Job: Production Occupations
Maria Emilsson	617-775-****	Residential status: Homeowner Job: Protective Service Occupations
Marilyn Emilsson	617-527-****
Marilyn M Creamer	617-527-****
Mildred S Zibit
Natalie S Glass
Philip D Morehead
SVEN-OLOF JONATAN EMILSSON TRUST-2015
Sharon P Morehead
Sven J Emilsson Age: 91	617-775-****	Residential status: Homeowner Job: Protective Service Occupations

Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
Creamer Realty, LLC		Type of Business: Limited Liability Company
SCANDEX CO., LLC	617-965-****	Categories: Dental Equipment & Supplies Industry: Mail Order Tools & Hardware Type of Business: Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC) Site: scandex.us

Possible Businesses

Organization	Phone Number	Additional Info
NEW ENGLAND CHAMBER OPERA GROUP, INC		Type of Business: Nonprofit Corporation Inactive: 19861117

517 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459-1601 plot plan

517 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459-1601 floor plan

517 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA 02459-1601 aerial view

Cost estimate history

Year		Assessment
2016		$1,241,500
2015		$1,160,300
2014		$1,092,200
2013		$1,092,200
2012		$1,092,200
2011		$1,068,700
2010		$1,090,500
2009		$1,112,800
2008		$1,112,800
2007		$1,051,100
2006		$1,020,500
2005		$971,900
2004		$865,000
2003		$772,300
2002		$772,300
2001		$648,800
2000		$592,500
1999		$539,100
1998		$502,100
1997		$460,600
1996		$438,700
1995		$359,600
1994		$342,500
1993		$342,500
1992		$362,100

Where is 517 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA located on map?

Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025

Jun 2023 Sold

517 Commonwealth Ave

Price history :

$2.3M

Single Family
3,308 sqft
5 beds
3 baths

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

Properties Nearby

Street Address	Residens/Landlords
460 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1333 Single Family 5 beds 3.5 baths 5,711 sqft Built in 1860	Leonid A Levin, Naomi T Levin
470 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1333 Single Family 3 beds 3 baths 5,404 sqft Built in 1934	CHARLOTTE M MCKEE 2010 FAMILY TRUST, MARK R PROCTOR 2010 FAMILY TRUST
496 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1604 Single Family 4 beds 1 bath 3,253 sqft Built in 1918	D P MURPHY 496 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE REALTY TRU, MURPHY DONNA MARIE
504 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1604 Single Family 4 beds 2 baths 2,948 sqft Built in 1920	BROPHY KAREN WING, WING DAVID ALEXANDER
516 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1604 Single Family 5 beds 1 bath 6,926 sqft Built in 1860	HENRY MICHAEL G SR, Diana B Fahey
518 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1604 Single Family 4 beds 2.5 baths 5,198 sqft Built in 1880	ARCHIE D. TYPADIS, ESQ., PC, Archie Typadis Esq
520 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1634 Two Family 4 beds 5,164 sqft Built in 1920	Wing Hidy Han, Kori Jacobs
521 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1601 Two Family 6 beds 3 baths 6,320 sqft Built in 1921	Kenneth J Vitagliano, Nancy A Vitagliano
526 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1634 Two Family 4 beds 4,815 sqft Built in 1928	FARKAS WILLIAM LIFE EST, Alexandra Mitman
527 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1601 Condo 3 beds 2 baths 2,136 sqft Built in 1915	ANNE SNOW REAL ESTATE TRUST, Madeline Snow Typadis

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517 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02459 / 1601

Residence for Single Family