Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 42 Amherst Rd, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,380 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (6,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $880,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $16,332 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54003 0016 |
| Primary APN | 54003 0016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,380 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,552 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 636 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,999 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 54003 0016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 AMHERST RD |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-2302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOWARD PARK NEWTON |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 374200 |
42 Amherst Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2012.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 AMHERST RD, WABAN, MA 02468-2302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012150943 |
| Deed Book / Page | 59568 / 418 |
| Transfer Doc | 59568-418 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 42 AMHERST RD, WABAN, MA 02468-2302 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 081111-101 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 81111/101 |
| Instrument | 187941 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 289 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Amherst Rd was $16,332, 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 | $16,332.00 (+3.82%) | $1,685,500 (+5%) Land $1,112,400 Building $573,100 | $1,792,745 (-) |
| 2025 | $15,731.00 (+8.49%) | $1,605,200 (+8.04%) Land $1,059,400 Building $545,800 | $1,792,745 (+8.15%) |
| 2024 | $14,500.00 (+9.52%) | $1,485,700 (+14.23%) Land $1,028,500 Building $457,200 | $1,657,655 |
| 2023 | $13,240.00 | $1,300,600 Land $783,500 Building $517,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Amherst Rd 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 | 2 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 42 Amherst Rd 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 352 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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