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$1,266,152$619 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1238 COMMONWEALTH AVE

WEST NEWTON, MA 02465
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,044 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1898
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.2M low$1.4M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,375 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,173,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,173,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,118,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,477,535

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(14)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Zervas Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Oak Hill Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02465These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,311
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,877 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$170,293
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$229,449
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

1238 Commonwealth Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Waban
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Waban
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Waban
  • Older than 93% of homes in Waban

What homes are worth in West Newton 02465

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$668K$5.2M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in West Newton 02465.

How it measures up in West Newton 02465

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Newton 02465.

Estimated value$1,266,152
CheaperTypical $1,335,279Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$619
CheaperTypical $694Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area2,044 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,150 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1898
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 1238 Commonwealth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWabanWest Newton 02465Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,266,1529% of homes46% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61910% of homes28% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than2,044 ft²26% of homes46% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac37% of homes63% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than18987% of homes19% of homes8% of homes

About 1238 Commonwealth Ave

How much is 1238 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1238 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA is $1,266,152 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,178,603 to $1,353,701. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1238 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA last sell?

1238 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA last sold on Jun 29, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1238 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA?

1238 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,044 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 1238 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA built?

1238 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA was built in 1898, making it 128 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1238 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA?

1238 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA is assigned to Zervas Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Newton South High School (high), rated A+; Oak Hill Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Newton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1238 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA compare to other homes in West Newton 02465?

Among the 3,799 homes in West Newton 02465, it is worth more than 46% of them ($1,266,152 against a typical $1,335,279), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($619 against a typical $694), it is bigger than 46% of them (2,044 ft² against a typical 2,150 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1898 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 82% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1238 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1238 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA was $11,375. The county assessed it at $1,173,900.

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