Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 177 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,997 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,496 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $20,616 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Refinance Mar 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55010 0030 |
| Primary APN | 55010 0030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,997 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,584 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,443 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 630 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,496 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 55010 0030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 177 DORSET RD |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1452 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
177 Dorset Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 177 DORSET RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1452 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 77285-568 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 177 DORSET RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1452 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 078062-570 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78062/570 |
| Instrument | 139853 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 177 DORSET RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1452 |
| Document Number | 77285-568 |
| Book / Page | 77285 / 568 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 62750 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 177 DORSET RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1452 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 177 Dorset Rd was $20,616, up 5.6% 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 | $20,616.00 (+5.59%) | $2,127,600 (+6.79%) Land $1,435,000 Building $692,600 | $2,125,150 (-) |
| 2025 | $19,525.00 (+3.42%) | $1,992,300 (+3%) Land $1,366,700 Building $625,600 | $2,125,150 (+2.2%) |
| 2024 | $18,879.00 (+4.17%) | $1,934,300 (+8.64%) Land $1,326,900 Building $607,400 | $2,079,455 |
| 2023 | $18,124.00 | $1,780,400 Land $1,029,100 Building $751,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 177 Dorset Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · other causes |
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 177 Dorset 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 307 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 |
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