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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $364,600 on May 15, 1995

197 COMMONWEALTH AVE

CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467
6
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
2,904 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$364,600 · May 15, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,539 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,483,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,176,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$307,100

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.0.31
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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
Ward Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Bigelow Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02467These 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.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
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.93%
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.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,148
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,410 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$174,702
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$252,311
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

197 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.

  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Newton Corner
  • Newer than 84% of homes in Newton Corner

How it measures up in Chestnut Hill 02467

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chestnut Hill 02467.

Living area2,904 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,970 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 197 Commonwealth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton CornerChestnut Hill 02467Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,904 ft²66% of homes75% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac72% of homes53% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than195784% of homes54% of homes50% of homes

About 197 Commonwealth Ave

When did 197 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA last sell?

197 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA last sold on May 15, 1995 for $364,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 197 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA?

197 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,904 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 197 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA built?

197 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 197 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA?

197 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA is assigned to Ward Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Bigelow Middle School (middle), rated A; Newton North High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Newton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA compare to other homes in Chestnut Hill 02467?

Among the 5,309 homes in Chestnut Hill 02467, it is bigger than 75% of them (2,904 ft² against a typical 1,970 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1957 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 197 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Commonwealth Ave, Chestnut Hill, MA was $14,539. The county assessed it at $1,483,600.

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