Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 120 High St, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 810 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,652 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $720,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,976 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51003 0014 |
| Primary APN | 51003 0014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 810 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,980 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 540 sqft |
| Basement Area | 603 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 603 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,652 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 51003 0014 |
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| Street Address | 120 HIGH ST |
| City | NEWTON UPPER FALLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02464-1248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 374100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Newton Upper Falls Historic District listed 1986 · 133 contributing resources · NRIS 86001750 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
120 High St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 HIGH ST, NEWTON UPPER FALLS, MA 02464-1248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEEDHAM BANK |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023112295 |
| Deed Book / Page | 82065 / 13 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 120 HIGH ST, NEWTON, MA 02464-1248 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 084649-415 |
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| Date | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84649/415 |
| Instrument | 115479 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 120 HIGH ST, NEWTON, MA 02464-1248 |
| Document Number | 0082065-13 |
| Book / Page | 82065 / 13 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 112295 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 120 HIGH ST, NEWTON, MA 02464-1248 |
| Document Number | 0000112296 |
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| Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 112296 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 120 High St was $6,976, up 10.7% 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 | $6,976.00 (+10.68%) | $719,900 (+11.92%) Land $719,900 | $823,935 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,303.00 (+3.41%) | $643,200 | $823,935 (+0.49%) |
| 2024 | $6,095.00 (+5.8%) | $819,945 | |
| 2023 | $5,761.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 120 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1998–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 120 High 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 352 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 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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