Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 161 Chapel St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,216 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,748 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14012 0025 |
| Primary APN | 14012 0025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,216 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,936 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,072 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 14012 0025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 CHAPEL ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-1474 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR2 |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 373200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 CHAPEL ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1307 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| 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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,748.00 (+3.82%) | $799,600 (+5%) Land $700,500 Building $99,100 |
| 2025 | $7,463.00 (+3.42%) | $761,500 (+3%) Land $667,100 Building $94,400 |
| 2024 | $7,216.00 (+5.22%) | $739,300 (+9.74%) Land $647,700 Building $91,600 |
| 2023 | $6,858.00 | $673,700 Land $504,600 Building $169,100 |
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 541 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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