Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 42 Plainfield St, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,914 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,523 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Jan 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $26,194 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance Jan 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53020 0017 |
| Primary APN | 53020 0017 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,914 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,869 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,834 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,816 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,523 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 53020 0017 |
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| Street Address | 42 PLAINFIELD ST |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Pine Ridge Road-Plainfield Street Historic District listed 1990 · 58 contributing resources · NRIS 90000015 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 42 PLAINFIELD ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Feb 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Jan 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 42 PLAINFIELD ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1618 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 76902-109 |
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| Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 76902/109 |
| Instrument | 27944 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 42 PLAINFIELD ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1618 |
| Document Number | 74108-457 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 42 PLAINFIELD ST WABAN MA 024681618, WABAN, MA 02468-1618 |
| Document Number | 74108-457 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 074108/000457 |
| Instrument | 827 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $26,194.00 (+3.82%) | $2,703,200 (+5%) Land $1,298,600 Building $1,404,600 | $2,939,775 (-) |
| 2025 | $25,230.00 (+4.33%) | $2,574,500 (+3.91%) Land $1,236,800 Building $1,337,700 | $2,939,775 (+7.11%) |
| 2024 | $24,182.00 (+4.61%) | $2,477,700 (+9.11%) Land $1,200,800 Building $1,276,900 | $2,744,740 |
| 2023 | $23,117.00 | $2,270,800 Land $930,600 Building $1,340,200 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 401 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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