Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 12 Gardner St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,672 sqft · built 1831 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,964 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,250 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11026 0013 |
| Primary APN | 11026 0013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,672 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,595 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,478 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 378 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,194 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 849 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1831 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1831 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,964 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11026 0013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 GARDNER ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-1505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR2 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5013 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
12 Gardner St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 GARDNER ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Gardner St was $12,250, 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 | $12,250.00 (+3.82%) | $1,264,200 (+5%) Land $658,400 Building $605,800 | $1,266,774 |
| 2025 | $11,799.00 (+3.43%) | $1,204,000 (+3%) Land $627,000 Building $577,000 | |
| 2024 | $11,408.00 (+4.51%) | $1,168,900 (+9.01%) Land $608,700 Building $560,200 | |
| 2023 | $10,916.00 | $1,072,300 Land $481,100 Building $591,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Gardner St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 Gardner 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 |
|---|
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 635 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
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