Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 42 Hyde Ave, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,942 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.755 acres (32,901 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $873,250 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $32,235 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72023 0060 |
| Primary APN | 72023 0060 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,942 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,129 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,675 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,651 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,651 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 32,901 sqft (0.755 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 72023 0060 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 HYDE AVE |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
42 Hyde Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 HYDE AVE, NEWTON, MA 02458-2311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 66136 / 358 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 42 HYDE AVE, NEWTON, MA 02458-2311 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74743-479 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74743/479 |
| Instrument | 79131 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Hyde Ave was $32,235, 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 | $32,235.00 (+3.82%) | $3,326,600 (+5%) Land $1,504,900 Building $1,821,700 | $2,971,695 (-) |
| 2025 | $31,048.00 (+3.42%) | $3,168,200 (+3%) Land $1,433,200 Building $1,735,000 | $2,971,695 (+0.7%) |
| 2024 | $30,021.00 (+4.81%) | $3,075,900 (+9.31%) Land $1,391,500 Building $1,684,400 | $2,951,080 |
| 2023 | $28,644.00 | $2,813,800 Land $1,115,000 Building $1,698,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Hyde Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
The area around 42 Hyde Ave 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 365 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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