1265 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1265 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,912 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size	0.168 acres (7,335 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,170,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill	$12,089 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Refinance Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`83002 0025`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`83002 0025`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:83 B:002 L:0025`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,912 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,723 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,020 sqft
Basement Area	788 sqft
Unfinished Basement	591 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1880
Effective Year Built	Effective 1880
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,335 sqft (0.168 acres)
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	83002 0025
Street Address	1265 WALNUT ST
City	NEWTON HIGHLANDS
State	MA
Zip	02461-1840
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR3
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	25
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	374100

Owner

1265 Walnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1265 WALNUT ST, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461-1840
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 24, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKET MORTGAGE
Jul 6, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage US BANK NA
Sep 24, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKET MORTGAGE
Mar 13, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 6, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 6, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	80391 / 272
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	1265 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1840
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	078768-368
Date	Sep 24, 2021
Book Page	78768/368
Instrument	211821

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2036

July 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Jul 6, 2022
Property Address	1265 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1840
Document Number	080391-272
Book / Page	80391 / 272
Instrument Date	Jul 6, 2022
Instrument	102763
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 22, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1265 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1840

Mortgage

Document Number	0000102766
Date	Jul 6, 2022
Instrument	102766

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	1265 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1840
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 8, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	78768-368
Date	Sep 24, 2021
Book Page	78768/368
Instrument	211821

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2036

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Mar 13, 2017
Property Address	1265 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1840
Document Number	69005-155
Book / Page	069005 / 000155
Instrument Date	Mar 13, 2017
Instrument	37992
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 4, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,898.80
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1265 WALNUT ST NEWTON MA 024611840, NEWTON, MA 02461-1840

Mortgage

Document Number	69005-157
Date	Mar 13, 2017
Book Page	069005/000157
Instrument	37993

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 12, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1265 Walnut St was $12,089, up 4.2% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Newton City
Unified School District	Newton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$12,089.00 (+4.21%)	$1,247,600 (+5.39%) Land $882,800 Building $364,800	$1,319,360 (-)
2025	$11,601.00 (+3.42%)	$1,183,800 (+3%) Land $764,400 Building $419,400	$1,319,360 (+3.88%)
2024	$11,217.00 (+4.53%)	$1,149,300 (+9.03%) Land $742,100 Building $407,200	$1,270,055
2023	$10,731.00	$1,054,100 Land $566,500 Building $487,600

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1265 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 26 flood claims 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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 30 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies	32 units insured incl. 2 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	26 (1978–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	6 of 26
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 3 claims Heavy Rains And Flooding, Jun 1998 · 5 claims Extreme Weather Conditons And Flooding, Oct 1996 · 4 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 1265 Walnut St 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 548 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

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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