Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 173 Berkeley St, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,164 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.394 acres (17,170 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $983,000 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $15,114 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32020 0005 |
| Primary APN | 32020 0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,164 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,126 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 481 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 17,170 sqft (0.394 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 32020 0005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 173 BERKELEY ST |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-2637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5010 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 BERKELEY ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20075124 |
| Deed Book / Page | 48803 / 311 |
| 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 | $15,114.00 (+3.82%) | $1,559,800 (+5%) Land $1,301,900 Building $257,900 | $2,174,550 (-) |
| 2025 | $14,558.00 (+3.42%) | $1,485,500 (+3%) Land $1,239,900 Building $245,600 | $2,174,550 (+6.79%) |
| 2024 | $14,076.00 (+4.48%) | $1,442,200 (+8.98%) Land $1,203,800 Building $238,400 | $2,036,325 |
| 2023 | $13,472.00 | $1,323,400 Land $944,700 Building $378,700 |
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 Policies | 10 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | 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 389 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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