Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 261 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,332 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.377 acres (16,430 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $17,204 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55001 0018 |
| Primary APN | 55001 0018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,332 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,798 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,065 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 715 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,430 sqft (0.377 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 55001 0018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 DORSET RD |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 DORSET RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 10, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201763397 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000063397 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 261 DORSET RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1407 |
| Document Number | 0000063397 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 63397 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 261 DORSET RD WABAN MA 024681407, WABAN, MA 02468-1407 |
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 | $17,204.00 (+3.42%) | $1,755,500 (+3%) Land $1,355,900 Building $399,600 | $1,902,470 (-1.18%) |
| 2024 | $16,635.00 (+4.35%) | $1,704,400 (+8.84%) Land $1,316,400 Building $388,000 | $1,925,270 |
| 2023 | $15,942.00 | $1,566,000 Land $1,022,300 Building $543,700 |
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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