Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 17 Baker Pl, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 936 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,080 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $449,000 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $9,260 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42029A0004 |
| Primary APN | 42029A0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,496 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 585 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,080 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 42029A0004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 BAKER PL |
| City | NEWTON LOWER FALLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02462-1303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 29A |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 374800 |
17 Baker Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2001.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BAKER PL, NEWTON LOWER FALLS, MA 02462-1303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Baker Pl was $9,260, 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 | $9,260.00 (+3.82%) | $955,600 (+5%) Land $863,600 Building $92,000 | $1,035,310 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,919.00 (+3.42%) | $910,100 (+3%) Land $822,500 Building $87,600 | $1,035,310 (+3.94%) |
| 2024 | $8,624.00 (+6.22%) | $883,600 (+10.8%) Land $798,500 Building $85,100 | $996,075 |
| 2023 | $8,119.00 | $797,500 Land $615,500 Building $182,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Baker Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 17 Baker Pl is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 341 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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