Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 125 Grasmere St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,628 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,051,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $15,039 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Refinance Dec 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71030 0005 |
| Primary APN | 71030 0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,628 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,568 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,099 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,075 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,197 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 71030 0005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 125 GRASMERE ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
125 Grasmere St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 125 GRASMERE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Oct 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage |
| Sep 18, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001901569 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 125 GRASMERE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2212 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001863660 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1863660 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 125 GRASMERE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2212 |
| Document Number | 0001901569 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1901569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 125 GRASMERE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2212 |
| Document Number | 0001901570 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1901570 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 125 GRASMERE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2212 |
| Document Number | 0000075855 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 125 GRASMERE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2212 |
| Document Number | 0000070695 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 70695 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,792.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 GRASMERE ST NEWTON MA 024582212, NEWTON, MA 02458-2212 |
| Document Number | 70696 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 70696 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 17, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 125 Grasmere St was $15,039, 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 | $15,039.00 (+3.82%) | $1,552,000 (+5%) Land $1,041,100 Building $510,900 | $1,531,115 (-) |
| 2025 | $14,485.00 (+3.69%) | $1,478,100 (+3.28%) Land $991,500 Building $486,600 | $1,531,115 (+3.02%) |
| 2024 | $13,969.00 (+6.44%) | $1,431,200 (+11.01%) Land $962,600 Building $468,600 | $1,486,180 |
| 2023 | $13,124.00 | $1,289,200 Land $732,800 Building $556,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 125 Grasmere St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 125 Grasmere 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 345 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 | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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