Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 252 Franklin St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 8.5 ba · 6,347 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,817 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,700,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $47,204 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72023 0033 |
| Primary APN | 72023 0033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 8.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,347 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 11,888 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,614 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,614 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 665 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,817 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 72023 0033 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 FRANKLIN ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Apr 19, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer MORGAN STANLEY & |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 75286 / 370 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 75286-370 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 252 FRANKLIN ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2301 |
| Document Number | 75286-370 |
| Book / Page | 75286 / 370 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 129499 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 252 FRANKLIN ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2301 |
| Document Number | 129500 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 129500 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 252 FRANKLIN ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2301 |
| Document Number | 69160-573 |
| Book / Page | 069160 / 000573 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 56777 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $15,960.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 252 FRANKLIN ST NEWTON MA 024582301, NEWTON, MA 02458-2301 |
| Document Number | 69161-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 069161/000001 |
| Instrument | 56780 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY & |
|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 18, 2047 |
| Rate | 2.79% |
|---|
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 | $47,204.00 (+3.82%) | $4,871,400 (+5%) Land $1,361,300 Building $3,510,100 | $3,818,905 (-) |
| 2025 | $45,466.00 (+3.42%) | $4,639,400 (+3%) Land $1,296,500 Building $3,342,900 | $3,818,905 (-4.91%) |
| 2024 | $43,962.00 (+3.1%) | $4,504,300 (+7.54%) Land $1,258,700 Building $3,245,600 | $4,016,220 |
| 2023 | $42,640.00 | $4,188,600 Land $996,700 Building $3,191,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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