Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 16 Ricker Ter, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,981 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,840 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,983 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72017 0006 |
| Primary APN | 72017 0006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,981 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,178 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,597 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 684 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,368 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,840 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 72017 0006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 RICKER TER |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
16 Ricker Ter, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 RICKER TER, NEWTON, MA 02458-2128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Ricker Ter was $13,983, 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 | $13,983.00 (+3.82%) | $1,443,000 (+5%) Land $671,900 Building $771,100 | $1,559,675 |
| 2025 | $13,468.00 (+3.42%) | $1,374,300 (+3%) Land $639,900 Building $734,400 | |
| 2024 | $13,023.00 (+4.75%) | $1,334,300 (+9.26%) Land $621,300 Building $713,000 | |
| 2023 | $12,432.00 | $1,221,200 Land $497,900 Building $723,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Ricker Ter in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 16 Ricker Ter 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 758 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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