Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 17 Philmore Rd, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,348 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,051 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $925,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $20,294 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Line of Credit Nov 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73015 0003 |
| Primary APN | 73015 0003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,348 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,392 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,364 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,044 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,051 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 73015 0003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 PHILMORE RD |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
17 Philmore Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 PHILMORE RD, NEWTON, MA 02458-2719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STONEHAM COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Fiduciary Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018168762 |
| Deed Book / Page | 71832 / 339 |
| Transfer Doc | 71941-66 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 17 PHILMORE RD, NEWTON, MA 02458-2719 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 73294-115 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73294/115 |
| Instrument | 141224 |
| Name | STONEHAM COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2039 |
| Document Type | Fiduciary Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 17 PHILMORE RD, NEWTON, MA 02458-2719 |
| Document Number | 71832-339 |
| Book / Page | 071832 / 000339 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 168762 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,218.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 17 PHILMORE RD NEWTON MA 024582719, NEWTON, MA 02458-2719 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Philmore Rd was $20,294, 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 | $20,294.00 (+3.82%) | $2,094,300 (+5%) Land $1,377,500 Building $716,800 | $1,776,785 (-) |
| 2025 | $19,547.00 (+3.42%) | $1,994,600 (+3%) Land $1,311,900 Building $682,700 | $1,776,785 (-42.44%) |
| 2024 | $18,900.00 (+4.83%) | $1,936,500 (+9.34%) Land $1,273,700 Building $662,800 | $3,086,930 |
| 2023 | $18,030.00 | $1,771,100 Land $971,000 Building $800,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Philmore Rd 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 17 Philmore 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 |
|---|
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 365 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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