Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1280 Centre St, Newton, MA 02459
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 19,390 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.633 acres (27,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $87,649 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61035 0005 |
| Primary APN | 61035 0005 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 42 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 19,390 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 19,504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,560 sqft (0.633 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 61035 0005 |
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| Street Address | 1280 CENTRE ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02459-1553 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | BU1 |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 373800 |
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 April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 93 UNION ST, 315, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-2241 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,649.00 (-0.52%) | $4,779,100 (-0.58%) Land $1,894,800 Building $2,884,300 |
| 2024 | $88,110.00 (-5.77%) | $4,806,900 (-1.97%) Land $1,894,800 Building $2,912,100 |
| 2023 | $93,510.00 | $4,903,500 Land $1,804,400 Building $3,099,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 362 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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