Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 12 Barnes Rd, #2, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,788 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,474 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $580,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $9,127 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71024 0003A |
| Primary APN | 71024 0003A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,788 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,113 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 532 sqft |
| Basement Area | 160 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 160 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,474 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 71024 0003A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 BARNES RD, 2 |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3A |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
12 Barnes Rd, #2 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 BARNES RD, 2, NEWTON, MA 02458-2202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 62593 / 30 |
| Transfer Doc | 6259000030 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Barnes Rd, #2 was $9,127, 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 | $9,127.00 (+3.82%) | $941,900 (+5.01%) Building $941,900 | $785,885 |
| 2025 | $8,791.00 (+3.42%) | $897,000 (+3%) Building $897,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,500.00 (+2.1%) | $870,900 (+6.49%) Building $870,900 | $940,880 |
| 2023 | $8,325.00 | $817,800 Building $817,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Barnes Rd, #2 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 12 Barnes Rd, #2 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 345 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 |
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