Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 165 Paulson Rd, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,819 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.294 acres (12,807 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $821,200 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $14,014 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53006 0011 |
| Primary APN | 53006 0011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,819 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,095 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,819 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,763 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,004 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,807 sqft (0.294 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 53006 0011 |
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| Street Address | 165 PAULSON RD |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Woodland, Newton Highlands, and Newton Centre Railroad Stations, and Baggage and Express Building listed 1976 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 76002137 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
165 Paulson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2008.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 165 PAULSON RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008187319 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51918 / 336 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 165 PAULSON RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 75544-400 |
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| Date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75544/400 |
| Instrument | 155060 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 165 Paulson Rd was $14,014, up 3.5% 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 | $14,014.00 (+3.5%) | $1,446,200 (+4.68%) Land $1,285,000 Building $161,200 | $1,525,415 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,540.00 (+3.42%) | $1,381,600 (+3%) Land $1,223,800 Building $157,800 | $1,525,415 |
| 2024 | $13,092.00 (+6.09%) | $1,341,400 (+10.65%) Land $1,188,200 Building $153,200 | |
| 2023 | $12,341.00 | $1,212,300 Land $919,400 Building $292,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 165 Paulson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1981–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2011 · 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.
The area around 165 Paulson Rd 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 |
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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 393 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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