Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 31 McCarthy Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 6 ba · 3,461 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,615,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $23,394 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84028 0020 |
| Primary APN | 84028 0020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,461 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,620 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,605 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,605 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 401 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 84028 0020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 MCCARTHY RD |
| City | NEWTON CENTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02459-3507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 374000 |
31 McCarthy Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 MCCARTHY RD, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-3507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 67412 / 171 |
| Transfer Doc | 067412-171 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 McCarthy Rd was $23,394, 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 | $23,394.00 (+3.83%) | $2,414,200 (+5%) Land $680,300 Building $1,733,900 | $2,575,450 (-) |
| 2025 | $22,532.00 (+3.42%) | $2,299,200 (+3%) Land $647,900 Building $1,651,300 | $2,575,450 (-5.27%) |
| 2024 | $21,786.00 (+4.52%) | $2,232,200 (+9.03%) Land $629,000 Building $1,603,200 | $2,718,805 |
| 2023 | $20,843.00 | $2,047,400 Land $476,700 Building $1,570,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 McCarthy Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
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 31 McCarthy Rd 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 315 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 |
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