Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 262 Adams St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 10 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,471 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,069 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $838,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $10,035 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12001 0005 |
| Primary APN | 12001 0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 10 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,471 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,406 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 843 sqft |
| Basement Area | 765 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 765 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,069 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12001 0005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 262 ADAMS ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-1472 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | BU2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 373200 |
262 Adams St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2005.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 VISTARA DR, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-4817 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005170832 |
| Deed Book / Page | 45815 / 172 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 262 Adams St was $10,035.
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 | $10,035.00 | $1,035,606 (-22%) Land $207,948 Building $827,658 | $1,814,500 (-) |
| 2025 | $1,327,700 (-) Land $266,600 Building $1,061,100 | $1,814,500 (+1.46%) | |
| 2024 | $1,327,700 (+10.84%) Land $266,600 Building $1,061,100 | $1,788,470 | |
| 2023 | $1,197,800 Land $266,600 Building $931,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 262 Adams St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 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.
The area around 262 Adams St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 532 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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