Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 20 Bennington St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,750 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.356 acres (15,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $16,259 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12021 0053 |
| Primary APN | 12021 0053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,750 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,528 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,750 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,750 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 437 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,520 sqft (0.356 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12021 0053 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 BENNINGTON ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-1902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
20 Bennington St is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2018.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 111 S SWINTON CIR, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444-4248 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
| Dec 17, 2020 | Trustee's Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018148161 |
| Deed Book / Page | 71664 / 335 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 20 BENNINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1902 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76208-460 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76208/460 |
| Instrument | 217465 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 20 BENNINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1902 |
| Document Number | 76456-287 |
| Book / Page | 076456 / 000287 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 240971 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 BENNINGTON ST NEWTON MA 024581902, NEWTON, MA 02458-1902 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 20 BENNINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1902 |
| Document Number | 71664-335 |
| Book / Page | 071664 / 000335 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 148161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 41 ASHFORD ST #1 ALLSTON MA 021341800, 1, ALLSTON, MA 02134-1800 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Bennington St was $16,259, 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 | $16,259.00 (+3.83%) | $1,677,900 (+5%) Land $1,207,700 Building $470,200 | $1,680,835 (-) |
| 2025 | $15,660.00 (+3.41%) | $1,598,000 (+3%) Land $1,150,200 Building $447,800 | $1,680,835 (-9.78%) |
| 2024 | $15,143.00 (+6.23%) | $1,551,500 (+10.8%) Land $1,116,700 Building $434,800 | $1,863,045 |
| 2023 | $14,255.00 | $1,400,300 Land $869,400 Building $530,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Bennington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 20 Bennington St 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 474 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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