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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,145,000 on Jul 13, 2022

1298 COMMONWEALTH AVE

WEST NEWTON, MA 02465
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
1,604 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,145,000 · Jul 13, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,083 (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.$1,040,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,029,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$11,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$991,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,156,373

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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.Steam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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 · 2.4 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

1298 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.

  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Waban
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Waban
  • Older than 75% of homes in Waban

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.

Living area1,604 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,137 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 1298 Commonwealth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWabanWest Newton 02465Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,604 ft²9% of homes26% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac22% of homes51% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than192025% of homes37% of homes25% of homes

About 1298 Commonwealth Ave

When did 1298 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA last sell?

1298 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA last sold on Jul 13, 2022 for $1,145,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1298 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA?

1298 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 1,604 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 1298 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA built?

1298 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1298 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA?

1298 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 1298 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA compare to other homes in West Newton 02465?

Among the 3,799 homes in West Newton 02465, it is bigger than 26% of them (1,604 ft² against a typical 2,137 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1920 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1298 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1298 Commonwealth Ave, West Newton, MA was $10,083. The county assessed it at $1,040,600.

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