Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 151 Franklin St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 4 ba · 5,142 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.352 acres (15,339 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,592,650 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $31,798 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance Aug 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72033 0001 |
| Primary APN | 72033 0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,142 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,551 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,117 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 650 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,085 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,523 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,339 sqft (0.352 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 72033 0001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 151 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARLOW HILL LAND TRUST |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Farlow Hill Historic District listed 1990 · 58 contributing resources · NRIS 90000110 |
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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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 151 FRANKLIN ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 58853 / 67 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 083198-264 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 151 FRANKLIN ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2411 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 078599-567 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78599/567 |
| Instrument | 195168 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 151 FRANKLIN ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2411 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 78599-567 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78599/567 |
| Instrument | 195168 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2036 |
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 | $31,798.00 (+3.82%) | $3,281,500 (+5%) Land $1,410,400 Building $1,871,100 | $2,969,510 (-) |
| 2025 | $30,627.00 (+3.42%) | $3,125,200 (+3%) Land $1,343,200 Building $1,782,000 | $2,969,510 (-9.47%) |
| 2024 | $29,614.00 (+7.08%) | $3,034,200 (+11.69%) Land $1,304,100 Building $1,730,100 | $3,280,160 |
| 2023 | $27,656.00 | $2,716,700 Land $998,100 Building $1,718,600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 758 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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