Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 159 Florence St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 2,704 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.297 acres (12,918 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $830,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $14,852 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 82004 0084 |
| Primary APN | 82004 0084 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,704 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,255 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,339 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,339 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 335 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,918 sqft (0.297 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 82004 0084 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 FLORENCE ST |
| City | CHESTNUT HILL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02467-1916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 84 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 373902 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 FLORENCE ST, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1916 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 71712 / 242 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,852.00 (+3.82%) | $1,532,700 (+5%) Land $905,200 Building $627,500 |
| 2025 | $14,305.00 (+3.42%) | $1,459,700 (+3%) Land $862,100 Building $597,600 |
| 2024 | $13,832.00 (+5.75%) | $1,417,200 (+10.3%) Land $837,000 Building $580,200 |
| 2023 | $13,080.00 | $1,284,900 Land $674,800 Building $610,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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 |
|---|
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 174 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, Verizon.
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