Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 296 Waban Ave, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,572 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,106 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,510 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55037 0003 |
| Primary APN | 55037 0003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,572 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,947 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,572 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,296 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,106 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 55037 0003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 296 WABAN AVE |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-2151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WABAN VILLAGE |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
296 Waban Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2012.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 296 WABAN AVE, WABAN, MA 02468-2151 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 296 Waban Ave was $13,510, 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 | $13,510.00 (+3.83%) | $1,394,200 (+5%) Land $1,328,300 Building $65,900 | $1,687,295 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,012.00 (+3.42%) | $1,327,800 (+3%) Land $1,265,000 Building $62,800 | $1,687,295 (-) |
| 2024 | $12,582.00 (+5.37%) | $1,289,100 (+9.9%) Land $1,228,200 Building $60,900 | $1,687,295 |
| 2023 | $11,941.00 | $1,173,000 Land $941,400 Building $231,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 296 Waban Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 27 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 296 Waban Ave 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 263 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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