Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 18 Baker Pl, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,637 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,255 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $435,650 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $9,258 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42029 0023 |
| Primary APN | 42029 0023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,637 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,149 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 957 sqft |
| Basement Area | 957 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 957 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,255 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 42029 0023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 BAKER PL |
| City | NEWTON LOWER FALLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02462-1301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 374800 |
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 | 18 BAKER PL, NEWTON LOWER FALLS, MA 02462-1301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2002708 |
| Transfer Doc | 54076-402 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 18 BAKER PL, NEWTON, MA 02462-1301 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70327-566 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Book Page | 70327/566 |
| Instrument | 196040 |
| Name | BELMONT SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2037 |
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 | $9,258.00 (+3.82%) | $955,400 (+5%) Land $852,700 Building $102,700 | $1,061,340 (+14.42%) |
| 2025 | $8,917.00 (+3.42%) | $909,900 (+3%) Land $812,100 Building $97,800 | |
| 2024 | $8,622.00 (+6.37%) | $883,400 (+10.94%) Land $788,400 Building $95,000 | $927,580 |
| 2023 | $8,106.00 | $796,300 Land $606,400 Building $189,900 |
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
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 341 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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