Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 38 Allen Ave, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,384 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $397,000 (Jan 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $14,061 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53016 0019 |
| Primary APN | 53016 0019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,384 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,950 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,412 sqft |
| Basement Area | 736 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 476 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 53016 0019 |
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| Street Address | 38 ALLEN AVE |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Woodland, Newton Highlands, and Newton Centre Railroad Stations, and Baggage and Express Building listed 1976 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 76002137 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
38 Allen Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1998.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 ALLEN AVE, WABAN, MA 02468-1701 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Allen Ave was $14,061, 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 | $14,061.00 (+3.82%) | $1,451,100 (+5%) Land $1,244,400 Building $206,700 | $1,532,730 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,544.00 (+3.43%) | $1,382,000 (+3%) Land $1,185,100 Building $196,900 | $1,532,730 (+7.33%) |
| 2024 | $13,095.00 (+4.14%) | $1,341,700 (+8.61%) Land $1,150,600 Building $191,100 | $1,428,040 |
| 2023 | $12,575.00 | $1,235,300 Land $888,400 Building $346,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Allen Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 38 Allen Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
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| 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 |
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| 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 393 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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