Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 19 Simms Ct, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,354 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,820 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33005 0006 |
| Primary APN | 33005 0006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,354 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,660 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 971 sqft |
| Basement Area | 765 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 513 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,400 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 33005 0006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 19 SIMMS CT |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-2232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MAN |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 374500 |
19 Simms Ct is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19 SIMMS CT, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 19 Simms Ct was $5,820, 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 | $5,820.00 (+3.82%) | $600,600 (+5%) Land $600,600 | $653,030 (-) |
| 2025 | $5,606.00 (+3.43%) | $572,000 | $653,030 (-28.06%) |
| 2024 | $5,420.00 (+5.8%) | $907,725 | |
| 2023 | $5,123.00 | $503,200 Land $421,700 Building $81,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 19 Simms Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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 19 Simms Ct 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 498 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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