Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 17 Abbott St, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,273 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,308 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $269,500 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,353 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51048 0017 |
| Primary APN | 51048 0017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,273 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,618 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 731 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 273 sqft |
| Basement Area | 731 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 731 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,308 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 51048 0017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 ABBOTT ST |
| City | NEWTON UPPER FALLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02464-1304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 374100 |
17 Abbott St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 ABBOTT ST, NEWTON UPPER FALLS, MA 02464-1304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 084421-434 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Abbott St was $6,353, 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 | $6,353.00 (+3.82%) | $655,600 (+5%) Land $650,800 Building $4,800 | $798,341 |
| 2025 | $6,119.00 (+3.41%) | $624,400 (+3%) Land $619,800 Building $4,600 | |
| 2024 | $5,917.00 (+4.15%) | $606,200 (+8.62%) Land $601,700 Building $4,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,681.00 | $558,100 Land $474,600 Building $83,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Abbott 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 30 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 26 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 17 Abbott 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 |
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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 251 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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