Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 27 Amherst Rd, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,401 sqft · built 1884 |
| Lot Size | 0.413 acres (17,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $14,455 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54004 0005 |
| Primary APN | 54004 0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,401 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,344 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,091 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 351 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,710 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,254 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1884 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1884 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,998 sqft (0.413 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 54004 0005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 27 AMHERST RD |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-2301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 374200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 AMHERST RD, WABAN, MA 02468-2301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,455.00 (+3.82%) | $1,491,700 (+5%) Land $1,279,300 Building $212,400 | $2,239,340 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,923.00 (+3.42%) | $1,420,700 (+3%) Land $1,218,400 Building $202,300 | $2,239,340 |
| 2024 | $13,462.00 (-8.92%) | $1,379,300 (-5.01%) Land $1,182,900 Building $196,400 | |
| 2023 | $14,781.00 | $1,452,000 Land $973,400 Building $478,600 |
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 |
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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 352 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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