293 Franklin St, Newton, MA 02458 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 293 Franklin St, Newton, MA 02458

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,107 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.584 acres (25,440 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$2,925,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$32,414 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`72008 0009`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`72008 0009`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:72 B:008 L:0009`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	4.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	13 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,107 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	8,804 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,041 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	962 sqft
Basement Area	1,995 sqft
Unfinished Basement	481 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Victorian
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	25,440 sqft (0.584 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	72008 0009
Street Address	293 FRANKLIN ST
City	NEWTON
State	MA
Zip	02458-2302
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR2
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	373500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Farlow and Kendrick Parks Historic District listed 1982 · 126 contributing resources · NRIS 82002745

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

293 Franklin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	293 FRANKLIN ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2302
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 7, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	79147 / 251
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 15, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	79147-251
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Nov 16, 2021
Property Address	293 FRANKLIN ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2302
Document Number	79147-251
Book / Page	79147 / 251
Instrument Date	Nov 15, 2021
Instrument	249291
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 3, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	293 FRANKLIN ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2302

Mortgage

Document Number	249292
Date	Nov 16, 2021
Instrument	249292

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 293 Franklin St was $32,414, up 3.8% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Newton City
Unified School District	Newton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$32,414.00 (+3.82%)	$3,345,100 (+5%) Land $1,371,900 Building $1,973,200	$3,066,410 (-)
2025	$31,221.00 (+3.42%)	$3,185,800 (+3%) Land $1,306,600 Building $1,879,200	$3,066,410 (-0.16%)
2024	$30,188.00 (+3.35%)	$3,093,000 (+7.8%) Land $1,268,500 Building $1,824,500	$3,071,350
2023	$29,209.00	$2,869,300 Land $1,005,600 Building $1,863,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 293 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.

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	3 (1978–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

The area around 293 Franklin 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 474 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20