Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 32 Howard St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,277 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $258,000 (Jun 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $11,632 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12022 0014 |
| Primary APN | 12022 0014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,277 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,557 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,141 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 761 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12022 0014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 32 HOWARD ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-1823 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
32 Howard St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1987.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 32 HOWARD ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1823 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 32 HOWARD ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1823 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 082364-343 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Book Page | 82364/343 |
| Instrument | 276 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2034 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 32 Howard St was $11,632, 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 | $11,632.00 (+3.83%) | $1,200,400 (+5%) Land $988,200 Building $212,200 | $1,636,280 (-) |
| 2025 | $11,203.00 (+3.42%) | $1,143,200 (+3%) Land $941,100 Building $202,100 | $1,636,280 (+10.51%) |
| 2024 | $10,833.00 (+6.32%) | $1,109,900 (+10.89%) Land $913,700 Building $196,200 | $1,480,670 |
| 2023 | $10,189.00 | $1,000,900 Land $689,400 Building $311,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 32 Howard 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 32 Howard St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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