Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 159 Jackson St, Newton Center, MA 02459
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,527 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $606,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $10,175 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Mar 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 65015 0065 |
| Primary APN | 65015 0065 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,790 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,527 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 65015 0065 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 JACKSON ST |
| City | NEWTON CENTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02459-2520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 373800 |
159 Jackson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 JACKSON ST, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-2520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ENVISION BANK |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ENVISION BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 62835 / 429 |
| Transfer Doc | 62835-429 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 159 JACKSON ST, NEWTON, MA 02459-2520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00077345-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77345/1 |
| Instrument | 68179 |
| Name | ENVISION BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 159 JACKSON ST, NEWTON, MA 02459-2520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77345-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77345/1 |
| Instrument | 68179 |
| Name | ENVISION BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Jackson St was $10,175, 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 | $10,175.00 (+3.83%) | $1,050,000 (+5%) Land $988,200 Building $61,800 | $1,246,495 (-) |
| 2025 | $9,800.00 (+3.42%) | $1,000,000 (+3%) Land $941,100 Building $58,900 | $1,246,495 (+12.38%) |
| 2024 | $9,476.00 (+6.2%) | $970,900 (+10.77%) Land $913,700 Building $57,200 | $1,109,220 |
| 2023 | $8,923.00 | $876,500 Land $692,500 Building $184,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Jackson 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
The area around 159 Jackson 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.
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 445 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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