894 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA  02459-1040 exterior

894 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA 02459 / 1040

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 08/19/2025)
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 4.763 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 894 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA, 02459-1040. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

This property with more than forty-two hundred square feet of effective area on 0,29 acres was originally built in 1920.

Facts

  • Built in 1920
  • Property use Single Family
  • Lot size 12,850 sqft
  • Effective area 4,269 sqft
  • Gross building area 4,763 sqft
  • Building type Residential
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Stories 2
  • Exterior condition Average
  • Trim None
  • Foundation type Concrete
  • Roof material Asphalt Shingl
  • Fuel type Gas
  • Air conditioning Central
  • Frontage 110 feet
  • Finished attic area 494 sqft
  • Basement area 1,036 sqft
  • Porch area 198 sqft
  • Enclosed porch area 28 sqft
  • Deck area 32 sqft
  • Detached garage area 324 sqft
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Hot Water
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Clapboard
  • Roof type Gable

Features

  • Kitchen quality: Above Average

Householders and Tenants for 894 Commonwealth Ave, Newton MA

Possible residents contact details

Person Name Phone Number Additional Info
Betty B Levin
Doron E Korinow Age: 42
617-969-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Elana M Fein Age: 43
Residential status:
Homeowner
Elizabeth A Cusick
Helen R Cusick
Jane E Goldberg
603-965-****
Jane Elizabeth Paulson
603-965-****
Jane Elizabeth Zalcman Age: 65
Jane M Cusick
Joseph J Zalcman
617-969-****
Lawrence C Zalcman Age: 93
617-969-****
Lawrence C Zaleman
Melvin Levin
Rene B Zalcman Age: 89
617-969-****
Renee B Zalcman Age: 89
617-969-****
Residential status:
Homeowner
Job:
Retired
Renee B Zaleman
Robert J Cusick
SCHICK GEORGE BRADBURN
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Cost estimate history

YearAssessment
2016 $887,800
2015 $829,700
2014 $789,000
2013 $789,000
2012 $789,000
2011 $784,500
2010 $773,100
2009 $788,900
2008 $788,900
2007 $814,900
2006$791,200
2005$753,500
2004$694,700
2003$620,300
2002$620,300
2001$518,800
2000$473,800
1999$431,100
1998$360,600
1997$330,800
1996$315,000
1995$338,700
1994$322,600
1993$322,600
1992$359,700

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Building Permits

To date, we have no information about building permits in 2025
Mar 28, 2016
Description: Erect 6' vinyl fence to be 2' in from front property line (4' solid 2' lattuce)and at 25' back from either side it will be 4' open. better side facing out if there is one
  • Valuation: $900,000
  • Fee: $180.00 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
  • Parcel #: 64009 0008
  • Permit #: 16030813
May 8, 2015
Description: Strip and re-roof, replace pipe boots, and install 8" drip edge. no structurual work
  • Valuation: $1,150,000
  • Fee: $213.90 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
  • Parcel #: 64009 0008
  • Permit #: 15050329
Oct 20, 2014
Description: Blown cellulose walls r-15
  • Valuation: $300,000
  • Fee: $55.80 paid to City of Newton, Massachusetts
  • Parcel #: 64009 0008
  • Permit #: 14100686

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
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
25 Mar 2014 Passenger vehicle fire
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
Property Use —
Business office
Area of Origin —
Office
First Ignition —
Furniture, utensils, other
26 Feb 2012 Building fires
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
Property Use —
Hotel/motel, commercial
02 Oct 2015 Overheated motor
Property Use —
Hotel/motel, commercial
12 Dec 2014 Vehicle accident, general cleanup
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
05 Sep 2014 Vehicle accident, general cleanup
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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  • 3 baths
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979 OLD POST ROAD LLC, Kenneth Z Slater
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  • 4.5 baths
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CSM REALTY TRUST, Dubravka S Moshfegh
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  • 4 baths
  • 6,709 sqft
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Sarah Fogelman, David Sachs
887 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1036
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  • 5 beds
  • 2.5 baths
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COMMONWEALTH AVENUE REALTY TRUST /S TRS, Samuel L Moschella
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  • 3.5 baths
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Roni L Pick, Robert Y Pick
902 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1040
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  • 4 beds
  • 5.5 baths
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Mary C Lyons, Michael J Lyons
905 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1035
Single Family
  • 5 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 5,170 sqft
  • Built in 1920
James A Ellis, Melissa L Ellis
910 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1040
Single Family
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 6,049 sqft
  • Built in 1921
Timothy C Gardner, Tara J Aliotta
911 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459-1035
Single Family
  • 3 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 3,564 sqft
  • Built in 1920
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