Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1238 Beacon St, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.237 acres (10,305 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $565,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $10,087 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54022 0060 |
| Primary APN | 54022 0060 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,638 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,114 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,305 sqft (0.237 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 54022 0060 |
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| Street Address | 1238 BEACON ST |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 374200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Woodland, Newton Highlands, and Newton Centre Railroad Stations, and Baggage and Express Building listed 1976 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 76002137 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1238 BEACON ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1717 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009188884 |
| Deed Book / Page | 53591 / 93 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 78436-102 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1238 BEACON ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1717 |
| Document Number | 78436-102 |
| Book / Page | 78436 / 102 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 178681 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1238 BEACON ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1717 |
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 | $10,087.00 (+3.82%) | $1,041,000 (+5%) Land $1,041,000 | $1,147,600 (-) |
| 2025 | $9,716.00 (+3.43%) | $991,400 | $1,147,600 (+7.02%) |
| 2024 | $9,394.00 (+6.29%) | $1,072,360 | |
| 2023 | $8,838.00 | $868,200 Land $811,200 Building $57,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
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 |
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| 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 393 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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