Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 28 Middle St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,934 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $193,999 (Apr 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $13,321 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12001 0009 |
| Primary APN | 12001 0009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,934 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,386 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,504 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 352 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,355 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,860 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12001 0009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 28 MIDDLE ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-1320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 373200 |
28 Middle St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1992.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 MIDDLE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 28 Middle St was $13,321, 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 | $13,321.00 (+3.83%) | $1,374,700 (+5%) Land $679,000 Building $695,700 | $1,050,139 |
| 2025 | $12,830.00 (+3.42%) | $1,309,200 (+3%) Land $646,700 Building $662,500 | |
| 2024 | $12,406.00 (+5.57%) | $1,271,100 (+10.12%) Land $627,900 Building $643,200 | |
| 2023 | $11,751.00 | $1,154,300 Land $546,000 Building $608,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 Middle 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 28 Middle 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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