Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 21 Barnstable Rd, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,682 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $19,271 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32039 0008 |
| Primary APN | 32039 0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,682 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,541 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,186 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,165 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 965 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 15,250 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 32039 0008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 BARNSTABLE RD |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-2925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
21 Barnstable Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2008.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 BARNSTABLE RD, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2008 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200881078 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51187 / 391 |
| Transfer Doc | 61061-455 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Barnstable Rd was $19,271, 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 | $19,271.00 (+3.83%) | $1,988,700 (+5%) Land $1,375,800 Building $612,900 | $2,243,615 (-) |
| 2025 | $18,561.00 (+3.42%) | $1,894,000 (+3%) Land $1,310,300 Building $583,700 | $2,243,615 (+5.4%) |
| 2024 | $17,947.00 (+4.58%) | $1,838,800 (+9.08%) Land $1,272,100 Building $566,700 | $2,128,760 |
| 2023 | $17,161.00 | $1,685,800 Land $992,700 Building $693,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Barnstable Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 | 2 (2010–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 21 Barnstable 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 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 320 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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