Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 16 Traverse St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,739 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,607 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,998 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14001 0029 |
| Primary APN | 14001 0029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,739 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,959 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 435 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,607 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 14001 0029 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 TRAVERSE ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-1038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 373200 |
16 Traverse St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 TRAVERSE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 16 TRAVERSE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1038 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 081867-359 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81867/359 |
| Instrument | 88721 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2043 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 Traverse St was $8,998, 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 | $8,998.00 (+3.82%) | $928,600 (+5%) Land $797,700 Building $130,900 | $847,685 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,667.00 (+3.42%) | $884,400 (+3%) Land $759,700 Building $124,700 | $847,685 (-16.38%) |
| 2024 | $8,380.00 (+6.39%) | $858,600 (+10.96%) Land $737,600 Building $121,000 | $1,013,745 |
| 2023 | $7,877.00 | $773,800 Land $557,300 Building $216,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Traverse St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
The area around 16 Traverse 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 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.
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