Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 26 Rochester Rd, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,662 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.272 acres (11,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Jun 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $17,534 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13020 0050 |
| Primary APN | 13020 0050 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,662 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,225 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,419 sqft |
| Basement Area | 801 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 417 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,840 sqft (0.272 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 13020 0050 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 ROCHESTER RD |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 373400 |
26 Rochester Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 ROCHESTER RD, NEWTON, MA 02458-2517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1991190547 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 72317-69 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 26 ROCHESTER RD, NEWTON, MA 02458-2517 |
| Document Number | 72317-69 |
| Book / Page | 072317 / 000069 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 29494 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 ROCHESTER RD NEWTON MA 024582517, NEWTON, MA 02458-2517 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Rochester Rd was $17,534, 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 | $17,534.00 (+3.83%) | $1,809,500 (+5%) Land $1,144,800 Building $664,700 | $2,122,015 (-) |
| 2025 | $16,888.00 (+7.67%) | $1,723,300 (+7.23%) Land $1,090,300 Building $633,000 | $2,122,015 (+13.16%) |
| 2024 | $15,685.00 (+0.31%) | $1,607,100 (+4.62%) Land $1,058,500 Building $548,600 | $1,875,300 |
| 2023 | $15,637.00 | $1,536,100 Land $817,300 Building $718,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Rochester Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 26 Rochester 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 395 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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