12 Ricker Ter, Newton, MA 02458 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 12 Ricker Ter, Newton, MA 02458

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details7 bd · 4 ba · 3,449 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size0.143 acres (6,250 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$665,000 (Aug 2011)
Tax Bill$12,429 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Refinance
Feb 2021 Refinance
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN72017 0007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN72017 0007
Alternative APN
  • NEWT S:72 B:017 L:0007

Interior

Bedrooms7 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms13 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,449 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,615 sqft
1st Floor Area1,445 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area663 sqft
Basement Area1,329 sqft
Unfinished Basement664 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1914
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeBrick
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,250 sqft (0.143 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number72017 0007
Street Address12 RICKER TER
CityNEWTON
StateMA
Zip02458-2150
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeMR1
Legal SubdivisionMARIA M GAY
Legal Block17
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionNEWTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionNEWTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract373100

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address12 RICKER TER, NEWTON, MA 02458-2150
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 2, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Feb 2, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jun 14, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
HARVARD UNIV CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 2, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 2, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 17, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page57240 / 191
Transfer Doc056486-145
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEWTON MA
Property Address12 RICKER TER, NEWTON, MA 02458-2150
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number00076866-6
DateFeb 2, 2021
Book Page76866/6
Instrument24322
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term265 Months
DueMar 1, 2043

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEWTON MA
Property Address12 RICKER TER, NEWTON, MA 02458-2150
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 3, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number76866-6
DateFeb 2, 2021
Book Page76866/6
Instrument24322
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term265 Months
DueMar 1, 2043

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEWTON MA
Property Address12 RICKER TER, NEWTON, MA 02458-2150
Document Number69558-356
Book / Page069558 / 000356
Instrument DateJun 14, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number69558-356
DateJul 6, 2017
Book Page069558/000356
Instrument104246
Lender
NameHARVARD UNIV CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityNewton City
Unified School DistrictNewton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$12,429.00 (+3.82%)$1,282,700 (+5%) Land $906,800 Building $375,900$1,505,505
2025$11,972.00 (+3.43%)$1,221,600 (+3%) Land $863,600 Building $358,000
2024$11,575.00 (+3.12%)$1,186,000 (+7.55%) Land $838,400 Building $347,600
2023$11,225.00$1,102,700 Land $673,100 Building $429,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEWTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 88,931 people · EPA ID MA3207000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 758 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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