Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 185 Allen Ave, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,478 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,430 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Jul 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $15,524 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53022 0012 |
| Primary APN | 53022 0012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,478 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,397 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,603 sqft |
| Basement Area | 875 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 775 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,430 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 53022 0012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 ALLEN AVE |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND WABAN NEWTON |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
185 Allen Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1991.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 ALLEN AVE, WABAN, MA 02468-1734 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 21260 / 383 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 185 Allen Ave was $15,524, 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 | $15,524.00 (+3.82%) | $1,602,100 (+5%) Land $1,254,000 Building $348,100 | $1,834,355 (-) |
| 2025 | $14,953.00 (+3.42%) | $1,525,800 (+3%) Land $1,194,300 Building $331,500 | $1,834,355 (-) |
| 2024 | $14,458.00 (+5.08%) | $1,481,400 (+9.6%) Land $1,159,500 Building $321,900 | $1,834,355 |
| 2023 | $13,759.00 | $1,351,600 Land $894,300 Building $457,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 Allen Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · 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.
The area around 185 Allen Ave 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 513 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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