Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 17 Fairview St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,178 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,639 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $852,500 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $14,385 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71021 0008 |
| Primary APN | 71021 0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,178 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,851 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,324 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,603 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,603 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,639 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 71021 0008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 FAIRVIEW ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 FAIRVIEW ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20031467 |
| 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,385.00 (+3.83%) | $1,484,500 (+5%) Land $1,024,500 Building $460,000 | $1,703,635 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,855.00 (+3.42%) | $1,413,800 (+3%) Land $975,700 Building $438,100 | $1,703,635 (+1.6%) |
| 2024 | $13,397.00 (+5.03%) | $1,372,600 (+9.55%) Land $947,300 Building $425,300 | $1,676,845 |
| 2023 | $12,756.00 | $1,253,000 Land $719,400 Building $533,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 |
|---|
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 345 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 |
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