Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 252 Islington Rd, Auburndale, MA 02466
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,515 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $14,007 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Refinance May 2021 Refinance + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41026 0014 |
| Primary APN | 41026 0014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,515 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,918 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,442 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,073 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,073 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 41026 0014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 ISLINGTON RD |
| City | AUBURNDALE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02466-1021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 374700 |
252 Islington Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 ISLINGTON RD, AUBURNDALE, MA 02466-1021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MAIN STREET BANK (MA) |
| May 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance JEANNE D ARC CU |
| May 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance JEANNE D ARC CU |
| Jun 5, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DARREN C FRANCO |
| Nov 25, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019185939 |
| Deed Book / Page | 73717 / 208 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000185939 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 252 ISLINGTON RD, AUBURNDALE, MA 02466-1021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 78783-108 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78783/108 |
| Instrument | 213157 |
| Name | MAIN STREET BANK (MA) |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 252 ISLINGTON RD, AUBURNDALE, MA 02466-1021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77785-370 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77785/370 |
| Instrument | 111307 |
| Name | JEANNE D ARC CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 252 ISLINGTON RD, AUBURNDALE, MA 02466-1021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77785-353 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77785/353 |
| Instrument | 111306 |
| Name | JEANNE D ARC CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 252 ISLINGTON RD, AUBURNDALE, MA 02466-1021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 72717-375 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72717/375 |
| Instrument | 75955 |
| Name | DARREN C FRANCO |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 252 ISLINGTON RD, AUBURNDALE, MA 02466-1021 |
| Document Number | 73717-208 |
| Book / Page | 73717 / 208 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 185939 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 ISLINGTON RD, AUBURNDALE, MA 02466-1021 |
| Document Number | 185940 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 185940 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Islington Rd was $14,007, up 3.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,007.00 (+3.42%) | $1,429,300 (+3%) Land $863,800 Building $565,500 |
| 2024 | $13,544.00 (+4.86%) | $1,387,700 (+9.37%) Land $838,600 Building $549,100 |
| 2023 | $12,916.00 | $1,268,800 Land $629,700 Building $639,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 252 Islington Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2015 · 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 risk around 252 Islington 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 94% of the US · lower than 86% 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 308 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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