Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 38 Prentice Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,649 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,530,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $15,877 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73040 0006 |
| Primary APN | 73040 0006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,649 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,755 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,833 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,833 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,366 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 9,375 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 73040 0006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 PRENTICE RD |
| City | NEWTON CENTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02459-1343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 PRENTICE RD, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-1343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20211427 |
| Deed Book / Page | 78764 / 343 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 38 PRENTICE RD, NEWTON, MA 02459-1343 |
| Document Number | 78764-343 |
| Book / Page | 78764 / 343 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 211427 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 38 PRENTICE RD, NEWTON, MA 02459-1343 |
| Document Number | 211428 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 211428 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY CREDIT CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $15,877.00 (+3.82%) | $1,638,500 (+5%) Land $1,638,500 | $1,977,235 (-) |
| 2025 | $15,293.00 (+3.43%) | $1,560,500 | $1,977,235 (+7.83%) |
| 2024 | $14,786.00 (+5.83%) | $1,833,595 | |
| 2023 | $13,971.00 | $1,372,400 Land $1,232,700 Building $139,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2017 · 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.
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 444 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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