Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1538 Beacon St, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 6.5 ba · 5,066 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,130 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,600,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $38,854 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53028 0018 |
| Primary APN | 53028 0018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,066 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,518 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,246 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,524 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,131 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,130 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 53028 0018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1538 BEACON ST |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
1538 Beacon St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 BEACON ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1508 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 65168 / 456 |
| Transfer Doc | 065168-456 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1538 Beacon St was $38,854, 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 | $38,854.00 (+3.82%) | $4,009,700 (+5%) Land $1,267,500 Building $2,742,200 | $4,579,380 (-) |
| 2025 | $37,424.00 (+3.42%) | $3,818,800 (+3%) Land $1,207,100 Building $2,611,700 | $4,579,380 (+6.06%) |
| 2024 | $36,186.00 (+3.19%) | $3,707,600 (+7.64%) Land $1,171,900 Building $2,535,700 | $4,317,655 |
| 2023 | $35,066.00 | $3,444,600 Land $909,700 Building $2,534,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1538 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 1538 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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