225 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 02468 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 225 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 02468

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,734 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.153 acres (6,680 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$1,180,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill	$13,451 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`55010 0021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`55010 0021`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:55 B:010 L:0021`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,734 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,066 sqft
1st Floor Area	966 sqft
Basement Area	966 sqft
Unfinished Basement	966 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,680 sqft (0.153 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	55010 0021
Street Address	225 DORSET RD
City	WABAN
State	MA
Zip	02468-1451
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR2
Legal Subdivision	108 CAPEN STREET
Legal Block	10
Legal Lot Number	21
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	374300

Owner

225 Dorset Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2020.

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	225 DORSET RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1451
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 11, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 11, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 11, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020159981
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 12, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	75595-77
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Sep 11, 2020
Property Address	225 DORSET RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1451
Document Number	75595-77
Book / Page	75595 / 77
Instrument Date	Aug 12, 2020
Instrument	159981
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	225 DORSET RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1451

Mortgage

Document Number	159982
Date	Sep 11, 2020
Instrument	159982

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 225 Dorset Rd was $13,451, up 3.8% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Newton City
Unified School District	Newton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$13,451.00 (+3.82%)	$1,388,100 (+5%) Land $1,273,300 Building $114,800	$1,514,015 (-)
2025	$12,956.00 (+3.42%)	$1,322,000 (+3%) Land $1,212,700 Building $109,300	$1,514,015 (+1.96%)
2024	$12,527.00 (+4.93%)	$1,283,500 (+9.44%) Land $1,177,400 Building $106,100	$1,484,850
2023	$11,939.00	$1,172,800 Land $896,800 Building $276,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 225 Dorset Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.

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	1 (2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2018 · other causes

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

The area around 225 Dorset Rd 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 307 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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