Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 12 Nickerson Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,153 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,655 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $18,959 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 82027 0006 |
| Primary APN | 82027 0006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,153 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,277 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,523 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,326 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 331 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,655 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 82027 0006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 NICKERSON RD |
| City | CHESTNUT HILL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02467-2628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 14143F |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 373902 |
12 Nickerson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2008.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 NICKERSON RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-2628 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1357 / 118 |
| Transfer Doc | 1357-118 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 12 NICKERSON RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-2628 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001904434 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1904434 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2042 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Nickerson Rd was $18,959, 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 | $18,959.00 (+3.82%) | $1,956,600 (+5%) Land $1,133,100 Building $823,500 | $1,806,520 (-) |
| 2025 | $18,261.00 (+3.42%) | $1,863,400 (+3%) Land $1,079,100 Building $784,300 | $1,806,520 (-0.2%) |
| 2024 | $17,657.00 (+3.58%) | $1,809,100 (+8.04%) Land $1,047,700 Building $761,400 | $1,810,130 |
| 2023 | $17,046.00 | $1,674,500 Land $804,700 Building $869,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Nickerson Rd 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 | 7 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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 Nickerson Rd 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 361 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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