Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 196 Kent Rd, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,579 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.446 acres (19,425 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,700,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $27,914 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53030 0012 |
| Primary APN | 53030 0012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,579 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,923 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,427 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,427 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 851 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,425 sqft (0.446 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 53030 0012 |
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| Street Address | 196 KENT RD |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND NEWTON |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Windsor Road Historic District listed 1990 · 61 contributing resources · NRIS 90000018 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 196 KENT RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 29, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Feb 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 80059 / 404 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 196 KENT RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1108 |
| Document Number | 080059-404 |
| Book / Page | 80059 / 404 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 65069 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 196 KENT RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1108 |
| Document Number | 0000065070 |
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| Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 65070 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 196 KENT RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1108 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 072224-332 |
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| Date | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72224/332 |
| Instrument | 18355 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Type Change Date | May 1, 2024 |
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 | $27,914.00 (+3.82%) | $2,880,700 (+5%) Land $1,676,400 Building $1,204,300 | $3,134,240 (-) |
| 2025 | $26,886.00 (+3.42%) | $2,743,500 (+3%) Land $1,596,600 Building $1,146,900 | $3,134,240 (+3.61%) |
| 2024 | $25,997.00 (+0.74%) | $2,663,600 (+5.07%) Land $1,550,100 Building $1,113,500 | $3,024,990 |
| 2023 | $25,806.00 | $2,535,000 Land $1,520,000 Building $1,015,000 |
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% 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 178 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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