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447 Centre St, Newton, MA 02458 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 447 Centre St, Newton, MA 02458

Property Summary

Property TypeOffice Building
Details2 ba · 13,240 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.106 acres (4,623 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$3,150,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill$39,940 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2017 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12012 0011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12012 0011
Alternative APN
  • NEWT S:12 B:012 L:0011

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Units7 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area13,240 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area4,623 sqft (0.106 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemSteam

Location & Zoning

Account Number12012 0011
Street Address447 CENTRE ST
CityNEWTON
StateMA
Zip02458-2099
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Office Building
Local Zoning CodeBU1
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionNEWTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionNEWTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract373100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Farlow and Kendrick Parks Historic District
listed 1982 · 126 contributing resources · NRIS 82002745

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address138 VALENTINE ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-3028
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 3, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
BANK OF AMERICA NA
Aug 21, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Aug 21, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Aug 21, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 21, 2017
Deed Document Number2023126177
Deed Book / Page82175 / 577
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEWTON MA
Recording DateNov 3, 2023
Property Address447 CENTRE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2099
Document Number082175-577
Book / Page82175 / 577
Instrument DateNov 3, 2023
Instrument126177
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 17, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address138 VALENTINE ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-3028

Mortgage

Document Number0000126178
DateNov 3, 2023
Instrument126178
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEWTON MA
Recording DateAug 21, 2017
Property Address447 CENTRE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2099
Document Number69802-560
Book / Page069802 / 000560
Instrument DateAug 9, 2017
Instrument133762
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address17 MAIN ST #201 WATERTOWN MA 024724403, 201, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4403

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEWTON MA
Recording DateAug 21, 2017
Property Address447 CENTRE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2099
Document Number69802-558
Book / Page069802 / 000558
Instrument DateAug 9, 2017
Instrument133761
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipEstate
Address17 MAIN ST #204 WATERTOWN MA 024724403, 204, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4403

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEWTON MA
Recording DateAug 21, 2017
Property Address447 CENTRE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2099
Document Number69802-565
Book / Page069802 / 000565
Instrument DateAug 9, 2017
Instrument133764
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
Address17 MAIN ST #201 WATERTOWN MA 024724403, 201, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-4403

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityNewton City
Unified School DistrictNewton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$39,940.00 (+12.77%)$2,211,500 (+14.52%) Land $417,600 Building $1,793,900
2025$35,416.00 (+0.05%)$1,931,100 (-) Land $401,400 Building $1,529,700
2024$35,397.00 (-6.59%)$1,931,100 (-2.82%) Land $401,400 Building $1,529,700
2023$37,894.00$1,987,100 Land $371,200 Building $1,615,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1978–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 5
Most Recent ClaimMar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEWTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 88,931 people · EPA ID MA3207000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 474 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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