159 Adams St, Newton, MA 02458 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 159 Adams St, Newton, MA 02458

Property Summary

Property Type	Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,198 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.313 acres (13,636 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$675,000 (Aug 2005)
Tax Bill	$6,397 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Refinance Oct 2021 Refinance
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14015 0028`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14015 0028`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:14 B:015 L:0028`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,198 sqft Total Area
Gross Area	3,906 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,028 sqft
Basement Area	1,053 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,053 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	13,636 sqft (0.313 acres)
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	14015 0028
Street Address	159 ADAMS ST
City	NEWTON
State	MA
Zip	02458-1252
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning Code	BU2
Legal Block	15
Legal Lot Number	28
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4011
Census Tract	373200

Owner

159 Adams St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2021.

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	159 ADAMS ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1252
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 19, 2021	Personal Representative Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance EVOLVE BANK & TRUST
Oct 19, 2021	Personal Representative Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance EVOLVE BANK & TRUST

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 4, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 4, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	45793 / 362
Last Transfer Date	Oct 14, 2021
Transfer Doc	078945-234
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Oct 19, 2021
Property Address	159 ADAMS ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1252
Document Number	78945-230
Book / Page	78945 / 230
Instrument Date	Oct 14, 2021
Instrument	229378
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 5, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	78945-234
Date	Oct 19, 2021
Book Page	78945/234
Instrument	229379

Lender

Name	EVOLVE BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

October 2021: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Oct 19, 2021
Property Address	159 ADAMS ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1252
Document Number	078945-230
Book / Page	78945 / 230
Instrument Date	Oct 14, 2021
Instrument	229378
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000229379
Date	Oct 19, 2021
Instrument	229379

Lender

Name	EVOLVE BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Adams St was $6,397.

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Newton City
Unified School District	Newton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,397.00	$660,150 (-25%) Land $440,850 Building $219,300	$1,093,735 (-)
2025		$880,200 (-) Land $587,800 Building $292,400	$1,093,735 (+2.92%)
2024		$880,200 (+0.48%) Land $587,800 Building $292,400	$1,062,670
2023		$876,000 Land $587,800 Building $288,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 159 Adams St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1979–2001)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2001 · rainfall accumulation

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

The area around 159 Adams 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 588 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: T-Mobile.

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