Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 38 Waban St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,829 sqft · built 1855 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $743,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $11,632 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12006 0001 |
| Primary APN | 12006 0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,829 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,374 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,201 sqft |
| Basement Area | 837 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 837 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1855 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1855 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 6,720 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12006 0001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 WABAN ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-1534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR2 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5022 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
38 Waban St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 WABAN ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1534 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 62674 / 416 |
| Transfer Doc | 62674-416 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 38 WABAN ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1534 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 76345-111 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 76345/111 |
| Instrument | 230302 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Waban 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 $774,800 Building $425,600 | $1,286,205 (-) |
| 2025 | $11,203.00 (+3.42%) | $1,143,200 (+3%) Land $737,900 Building $405,300 | $1,286,205 |
| 2024 | $10,833.00 (+6.29%) | $1,109,900 (+10.86%) Land $716,400 Building $393,500 | |
| 2023 | $10,192.00 | $1,001,200 Land $539,100 Building $462,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Waban 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.
The area around 38 Waban St 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 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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