Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 440 Beacon St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,934 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.637 acres (27,754 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $534,500 (Nov 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $26,793 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 63016 0014F |
| Primary APN | 63016 0014F |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,934 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,089 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,637 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,754 sqft (0.637 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 63016 0014F |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 440 BEACON ST |
| City | CHESTNUT HILL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02467-1105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14F |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 373600 |
440 Beacon St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1991.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 440 BEACON ST, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 440 Beacon St was $26,793, 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 | $26,793.00 (+3.82%) | $2,765,000 (+5%) Land $1,762,600 Building $1,002,400 | $3,063,272 |
| 2025 | $25,806.00 (+3.42%) | $2,633,300 (+3%) Land $1,678,700 Building $954,600 | |
| 2024 | $24,952.00 (+4.92%) | $2,556,600 (+9.44%) Land $1,629,800 Building $926,800 | $3,222,970 |
| 2023 | $23,781.00 | $2,336,100 Land $1,269,600 Building $1,066,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 440 Beacon St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1989–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · Flooding |
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 440 Beacon St 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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