Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 42 Smith Ave, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.299 acres (13,023 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,250,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $9,504 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33038 0024 |
| Primary APN | 33038 0024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,768 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,023 sqft (0.299 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 33038 0024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 SMITH AVE |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-1554 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 374600 |
42 Smith Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 SMITH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1554 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · ARM GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| May 12, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage WALPOLE COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026122216 |
| Deed Book / Page | 86181 / 325 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000122216 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 42 SMITH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1554 |
| Document Number | 0000122216 |
| Book / Page | 86181 / 325 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026122216 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 | 42 SMITH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1554 |
| Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
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| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
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| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.63% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2033 |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 42 SMITH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-1554 |
| Document Number | 084078-589 |
| Book / Page | 84078 / 589 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 51141 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16 OSBORNE PATH, NEWTON, MA 02459-3543 |
| Document Number | 0000051143 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 51143 |
| Name | WALPOLE COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Smith Ave was $9,504, 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 | $9,504.00 (+3.82%) | $980,800 (+5%) Land $922,500 Building $58,300 | $1,156,910 (-) |
| 2025 | $9,154.00 (+3.42%) | $934,100 (+3%) Land $878,600 Building $55,500 | $1,156,910 (-54.23%) |
| 2024 | $8,851.00 (+5.47%) | $906,900 (+10.01%) Land $853,000 Building $53,900 | $2,527,570 |
| 2023 | $8,392.00 | $824,400 Land $657,200 Building $167,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 42 Smith Ave 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.
The area around 42 Smith 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 654 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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