Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 185 Oliver Rd, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,018 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,956 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $137,500 (Mar 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $13,107 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54003 0010 |
| Primary APN | 54003 0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,018 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,111 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,034 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,034 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 408 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Tudor |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,956 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 54003 0010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 OLIVER RD |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-2322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 374200 |
185 Oliver Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1983.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 OLIVER RD, WABAN, MA 02468-2322 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 185 OLIVER RD, WABAN, MA 02468-2322 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69717-189 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Book Page | 69717/189 |
| Instrument | 123585 |
| Name | THIRD FEDERAL S& L |
|---|
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 185 Oliver Rd was $13,107, 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 | $13,107.00 (+3.83%) | $1,352,600 (+5%) Land $1,002,900 Building $349,700 | $1,681,120 (-) |
| 2025 | $12,624.00 (+3.42%) | $1,288,200 (+3%) Land $955,100 Building $333,100 | $1,681,120 |
| 2024 | $12,207.00 (+5.74%) | $1,250,700 (+10.29%) Land $927,300 Building $323,400 | |
| 2023 | $11,544.00 | $1,134,000 Land $709,300 Building $424,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 Oliver Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 185 Oliver 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 352 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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