Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 166 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,544 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,273 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $691,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,796 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72021 0017 |
| Primary APN | 72021 0017 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,544 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,274 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 842 sqft |
| Basement Area | 702 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 702 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,273 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 72021 0017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 166 WAVERLEY AVE |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
166 Waverley Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 166 WAVERLEY AVE, NEWTON, MA 02458-2402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016158053 |
| Deed Book / Page | 67980 / 587 |
| Transfer Doc | 67980-587 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 166 Waverley Ave was $8,796, 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 | $8,796.00 (+3.82%) | $907,700 (+5%) Land $906,500 Building $1,200 | $1,152,255 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,472.00 (+3.42%) | $864,500 (+3%) Land $863,300 Building $1,200 | $1,152,255 (-12.85%) |
| 2024 | $8,192.00 (+5.15%) | $839,300 (+9.67%) Land $838,200 Building $1,100 | $1,322,115 |
| 2023 | $7,791.00 | $765,300 Land $632,800 Building $132,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 166 Waverley Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
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 166 Waverley Ave 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 474 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 | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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