Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1054 Walnut St, Newton Highlands, MA 02461
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,954 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,244 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,375,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $19,854 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Line of Credit Feb 2025 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52020 0012 |
| Primary APN | 52020 0012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,954 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,668 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,214 sqft |
| Basement Area | 984 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 984 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,244 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 52020 0012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1054 WALNUT ST |
| City | NEWTON HIGHLANDS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02461-1249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Subdivision | 108 CAPEN STREET |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 374200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Woodland, Newton Highlands, and Newton Centre Railroad Stations, and Baggage and Express Building listed 1976 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 76002137 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1054 Walnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1054 WALNUT ST, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461-1249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| May 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
| May 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
| Mar 3, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROCKLAND TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 65446 / 263 |
| Transfer Doc | 065446-263 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 1054 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1249 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 00079902-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Book Page | 79902/1 |
| Instrument | 47675 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 541 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2067 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 1054 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1249 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 083761-573 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Book Page | 83761/573 |
| Instrument | 14759 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 1054 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1249 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 74589-87 |
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| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74589/87 |
| Instrument | 65418 |
| Name | PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 1054 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1249 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 74589-101 |
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| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74589/101 |
| Instrument | 65419 |
| Name | PEOPLES UNITED BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 1054 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1249 |
| Document Number | 70711-526 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 70711-526 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Book Page | 070711/000526 |
| Instrument | 31662 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TR |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 1054 Walnut St was $19,854, up 13.1% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Newton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,854.00 (+13.12%) | $2,048,900 (+14.41%) Land $944,100 Building $1,104,800 | $2,118,690 (-) |
| 2025 | $17,551.00 (+3.42%) | $1,790,900 (+3%) Land $899,100 Building $891,800 | $2,118,690 (+1.31%) |
| 2024 | $16,970.00 (+5.42%) | $1,738,700 (+9.96%) Land $872,900 Building $865,800 | $2,091,330 |
| 2023 | $16,097.00 | $1,581,200 Land $666,600 Building $914,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1054 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1054 Walnut St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEWTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 88,931 people · EPA ID MA3207000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 380 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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