Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 237 Park St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 6.5 ba · 6,381 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.863 acres (37,597 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,999,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $57,634 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72023 0036 |
| Primary APN | 72023 0036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,381 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 11,630 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,559 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,071 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 934 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,597 sqft (0.863 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 72023 0036 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 237 PARK ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Farlow and Kendrick Parks Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1986 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 86001739 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
237 Park St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 PARK ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Dec 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 65567 / 404 |
| Transfer Doc | 065567-404 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 237 PARK ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2312 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 077158-512 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77158/512 |
| Instrument | 51000 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.5% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2028 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 237 PARK ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2312 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 70436-563 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 70436/563 |
| Instrument | 208904 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Closed-End Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 288 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2041 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 237 Park St was $57,634, 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 | $57,634.00 (+3.82%) | $5,947,800 (+5%) Land $2,243,600 Building $3,704,200 | $5,983,670 (-) |
| 2025 | $55,513.00 (+3.3%) | $5,664,600 (+2.88%) Land $2,136,800 Building $3,527,800 | $5,983,670 (+2.26%) |
| 2024 | $53,738.00 (+3%) | $5,505,900 (+7.43%) Land $2,074,600 Building $3,431,300 | $5,851,145 |
| 2023 | $52,173.00 | $5,125,000 Land $1,668,600 Building $3,456,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 Park 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.
The area around 237 Park 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 |
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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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