Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 173 Moffat Rd, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,812 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.316 acres (13,785 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,900,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $20,063 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53031 0007 |
| Primary APN | 53031 0007 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,812 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,494 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,476 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 531 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,316 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,316 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,785 sqft (0.316 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 53031 0007 |
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| Street Address | 173 MOFFAT RD |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1133 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEPARD PLACE |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Woodland, Newton Highlands, and Newton Centre Railroad Stations, and Baggage and Express Building listed 1976 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 76002137 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
173 Moffat Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 173 MOFFAT RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1133 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage RICHARD A BRUCE |
| Nov 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Jun 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 81111 / 490 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 081111-490 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 173 MOFFAT RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1133 |
| Document Number | 081111-490 |
| Book / Page | 81111 / 490 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 188011 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 173 MOFFAT RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1133 |
| Document Number | 0000188012 |
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| Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 188012 |
| Name | RICHARD A BRUCE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 173 MOFFAT RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1133 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 73737-178 |
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| Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73737/178 |
| Instrument | 187940 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2029 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 173 MOFFAT RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1133 |
| Document Number | 74866-70 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 173 MOFFAT RD WABAN MA 024681133, WABAN, MA 02468-1133 |
| Document Number | 74866-70 |
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| Date | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Book Page | 074866/000070 |
| Instrument | 90678 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 10, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $20,063.00 (+3.82%) | $2,070,500 (+5%) Land $1,303,700 Building $766,800 | $2,211,695 (-) |
| 2025 | $19,325.00 (+3.42%) | $1,971,900 (+3%) Land $1,241,600 Building $730,300 | $2,211,695 (+6.39%) |
| 2024 | $18,686.00 (-7.95%) | $1,914,500 (-3.99%) Land $1,205,400 Building $709,100 | $2,078,885 |
| 2023 | $20,299.00 | $1,994,000 Land $934,700 Building $1,059,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 173 Moffat Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And 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.
Wildfire risk around 173 Moffat Rd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 178 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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