Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1518 Beacon St, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,157 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,092 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,692,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $25,719 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53028 0001 |
| Primary APN | 53028 0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,157 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,873 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,757 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,307 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 934 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,092 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 53028 0001 |
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| Street Address | 1518 BEACON ST |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
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.
1518 Beacon St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2014.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1518 BEACON ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 63248 / 13 |
| Transfer Doc | 63248-13 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1518 Beacon St was $25,719, 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 | $25,719.00 (+3.82%) | $2,654,200 (+5%) Land $1,143,200 Building $1,511,000 | $3,320,250 (-) |
| 2025 | $24,772.00 (+3.42%) | $2,527,800 (+3%) Land $1,088,800 Building $1,439,000 | $3,320,250 (+9.88%) |
| 2024 | $23,953.00 (+3.47%) | $2,454,200 (+7.92%) Land $1,057,100 Building $1,397,100 | $3,021,570 |
| 2023 | $23,149.00 | $2,274,000 Land $808,500 Building $1,465,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1518 Beacon St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 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 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1518 Beacon 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
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| 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 401 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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