Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 261 Centre St, #275, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 17,928 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.553 acres (24,088 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $63,448 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71002 0002 |
| Primary APN | 71002 0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 17,928 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 32,564 sqft |
| Basement Area | 14,636 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 14,636 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,088 sqft (0.553 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 71002 0002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 CENTRE ST, 275 |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | BU1 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5010 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 396, NATICK, MA 01760-0004 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000104777 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $63,448.00 (+1.84%) | $3,513,200 (+3.42%) Land $777,800 Building $2,735,400 |
| 2025 | $62,299.00 (+0.05%) | $3,396,900 (-) Land $740,700 Building $2,656,200 |
| 2024 | $62,265.00 (-6.09%) | $3,396,900 (-2.3%) Land $719,000 Building $2,677,900 |
| 2023 | $66,303.00 | $3,476,800 Land $685,100 Building $2,791,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
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 635 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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