Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1347 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,776 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $854,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $9,790 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 83004 0002 |
| Primary APN | 83004 0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,776 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,024 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 83004 0002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1347 WALNUT ST |
| City | NEWTON HIGHLANDS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02461-1852 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 374000 |
1347 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1347 WALNUT ST, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461-1852 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 30, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202064645 |
| Deed Book / Page | 74581 / 378 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 74581-378 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1347 WALNUT ST, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461-1852 |
| Document Number | 0085425-96 |
| Book / Page | 85425 / 96 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202636689 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1347 WALNUT ST, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461-1852 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000036689, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Book Page | 85425/96 |
| Instrument | 202636689 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.98% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 1347 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1852 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 78681-177 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78681/177 |
| Instrument | 203163 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1347 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1852 |
| Document Number | 74581-378 |
| Book / Page | 74581 / 378 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 64645 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1347 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1852 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 64646 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 64646 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2027 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1347 Walnut St was $9,790, 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 | $9,790.00 (+3.82%) | $1,010,300 (+5%) Land $942,600 Building $67,700 | $1,113,685 (-) |
| 2025 | $9,430.00 (+3.42%) | $962,200 (+3%) Land $897,700 Building $64,500 | $1,113,685 (+4.3%) |
| 2024 | $9,118.00 (+5.94%) | $934,200 (+10.49%) Land $871,600 Building $62,600 | $1,067,800 |
| 2023 | $8,607.00 | $845,500 Land $664,300 Building $181,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1347 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 40 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 27 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 40 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 40 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2026 · other causes |
| 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 1347 Walnut 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 512 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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