Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 21 Fairview St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,244 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,022 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $830,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $13,248 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Refinance Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71021 0007 |
| Primary APN | 71021 0007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,244 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,810 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,121 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 594 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,121 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,121 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,022 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 71021 0007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 FAIRVIEW ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
21 Fairview St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 FAIRVIEW ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNIBANK FOR SAVINGS |
| Feb 12, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201917942 |
| Deed Book / Page | 72221 / 116 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 72221-116 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 21 FAIRVIEW ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2208 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74593-315 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74593/315 |
| Instrument | 65878 |
| Name | UNIBANK FOR SAVINGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 21 FAIRVIEW ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2208 |
| Document Number | 72221-116 |
| Book / Page | 72221 / 116 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17942 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 FAIRVIEW ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2208 |
| Document Number | 17943 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17943 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Fairview St was $13,248, 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 | $13,248.00 (+3.82%) | $1,367,200 (+5%) Land $976,500 Building $390,700 | $1,195,575 (-) |
| 2025 | $12,761.00 (+31.33%) | $1,302,100 (+30.79%) Land $930,000 Building $372,100 | $1,195,575 (+2.97%) |
| 2024 | $9,717.00 (+5.05%) | $995,600 (+9.58%) Land $902,900 Building $92,700 | $1,161,090 |
| 2023 | $9,250.00 | $908,600 Land $680,600 Building $228,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Fairview St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 21 Fairview St 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 345 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 |
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