Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 3 Pond Ave, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,640 sqft · built 1855 |
| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,916 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $7,141 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11020 0017 |
| Primary APN | 11020 0017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,640 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,240 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 906 sqft |
| Basement Area | 585 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 585 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1855 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1855 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 2,916 sqft (0.067 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11020 0017 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 POND AVE |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-1408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR2 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
3 Pond Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2003.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 POND AVE, NEWTON, MA 02458-1408 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 3 POND AVE, NEWTON, MA 02458-1408 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76326-325 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76326/325 |
| Instrument | 228373 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3 Pond Ave was $7,141, 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 | $7,141.00 (+3.82%) | $736,900 (+5%) Land $689,500 Building $47,400 | $689,320 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,878.00 (+3.26%) | $701,800 (+2.83%) Land $656,700 Building $45,100 | $689,320 (+3.85%) |
| 2024 | $6,661.00 (+6.54%) | $682,500 (+11.14%) Land $637,600 Building $44,900 | $663,765 |
| 2023 | $6,252.00 | $614,100 Land $470,900 Building $143,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3 Pond Ave 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 | 1 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 3 Pond 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 635 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
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