Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 20 Park Ave, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,880 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.382 acres (16,624 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $28,863 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73008 0006 |
| Primary APN | 73008 0006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,880 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,795 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,250 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,166 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,966 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,624 sqft (0.382 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 73008 0006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 PARK AVE |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
20 Park Ave is held in a trust since August 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 PARK AVE, NEWTON, MA 02458-2608 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016149583 |
| Deed Book / Page | 67899 / 125 |
| Transfer Doc | 67755-242 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Park Ave was $28,863, 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 | $28,863.00 (+3.82%) | $2,978,600 (+5%) Land $1,578,200 Building $1,400,400 | $2,740,180 (-) |
| 2025 | $27,801.00 (+3.42%) | $2,836,800 (+3%) Land $1,503,000 Building $1,333,800 | $2,740,180 (+4.28%) |
| 2024 | $26,881.00 (+4.3%) | $2,754,200 (+8.79%) Land $1,459,200 Building $1,295,000 | $2,627,700 |
| 2023 | $25,773.00 | $2,531,700 Land $1,136,300 Building $1,395,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Park Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
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 Park Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 365 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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