Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 256 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,088 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $526,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $18,278 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55002 0014 |
| Primary APN | 55002 0014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,088 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,368 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,652 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,590 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,231 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 7,900 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 55002 0014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 DORSET RD |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 DORSET RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 256 DORSET RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 079067-578 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 79067/578 |
| Instrument | 241294 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2036 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,278.00 (+3.42%) | $1,865,100 (+3%) Land $1,255,500 Building $609,600 | $2,207,705 |
| 2024 | $17,673.00 (+3.98%) | $1,810,800 (+8.46%) Land $1,218,900 Building $591,900 | |
| 2023 | $16,997.00 | $1,669,600 Land $933,200 Building $736,400 |
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 | 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.
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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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 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 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
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