Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 12 Baldwin St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,596 sqft · built 1881 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,959 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $706,888 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $12,440 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72002 0004 |
| Primary APN | 72002 0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,596 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,001 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,314 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 605 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,314 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,314 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1881 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1881 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,959 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 72002 0004 |
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| Street Address | 12 BALDWIN ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Farlow and Kendrick Parks Historic District listed 1982 · 126 contributing resources · NRIS 82002745 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
12 Baldwin St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2006.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 BALDWIN ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200629404 |
| Deed Book / Page | 46978 / 378 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Baldwin St was $12,440, up 3.8% 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 | $12,440.00 (+3.82%) | $1,283,800 (+5%) Land $905,200 Building $378,600 | $1,318,233 |
| 2025 | $11,982.00 (+3.42%) | $1,222,700 (+3%) Land $862,100 Building $360,600 | |
| 2024 | $11,586.00 (+3.81%) | $1,187,100 (+8.27%) Land $837,000 Building $350,100 | |
| 2023 | $11,161.00 | $1,096,400 Land $680,600 Building $415,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Baldwin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 12 Baldwin St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 474 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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