Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 1608 Beacon St, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 4,674 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,833 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53028 0011 |
| Primary APN | 53028 0011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,674 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 6,338 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,625 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 45,833 sqft (1.05 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 53028 0011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1608 BEACON ST |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1508 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Local Zoning Code | PUB |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Waban Branch Library listed 1990 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 90000037 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1000 COMMONWEALTH AVE, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-1449 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | Assessed Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,654,300 (-) Land $890,100 Building $764,200 |
| 2025 | $1,654,300 (-) Land $890,100 Building $764,200 |
| 2024 | $1,654,300 Land $890,100 Building $764,200 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 401 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 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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