Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 159 Washington St, Apt 3, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 987 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.382 acres (16,630 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $565,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,057 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Refinance Mar 2019 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71032 0003B |
| Primary APN | 71032 0003B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 987 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 987 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,630 sqft (0.382 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 71032 0003B |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 WASHINGTON ST, 3 |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2260 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3B |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
159 Washington St, Apt 3 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 WASHINGTON ST, 3, NEWTON, MA 02458-2260 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Mar 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jul 30, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LENDUSA LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 71395 / 446 |
| Transfer Doc | 071395-446 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 159 WASHINGTON ST APT 3, 3, NEWTON, MA 02458-2260 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74943-417 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74943/417 |
| Instrument | 98015 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 159 WASHINGTON ST APT 3, 3, NEWTON, MA 02458-2260 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 72380-16 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72380/16 |
| Instrument | 37341 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 159 WASHINGTON ST APT 3, 3, NEWTON, MA 02458-2260 |
| Document Number | 71395-446 |
| Book / Page | 71395 / 446 |
| Instrument | 114758 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $49.95 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 WASHINGTON ST APT 3, 3, NEWTON, MA 02458-2260 |
| Document Number | 713950449 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 71395/0449 |
| Name | LENDUSA LLC |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Washington St, Apt 3 was $6,057, 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 | $6,057.00 (+3.82%) | $625,100 (+5.01%) Building $625,100 | $564,535 |
| 2025 | $5,834.00 (+3.42%) | $595,300 (+2.99%) Building $595,300 | |
| 2024 | $5,641.00 (+1.38%) | $578,000 (+5.74%) Building $578,000 | $686,660 |
| 2023 | $5,564.00 | $546,600 Building $546,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Washington St, Apt 3 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 Washington St, Apt 3 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 474 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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