Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 45 Smith Ave, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,313 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $870,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,888 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale Apr 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33038 0034 |
| Primary APN | 33038 0034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,313 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,005 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 875 sqft |
| Basement Area | 875 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 584 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 33038 0034 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 45 SMITH AVE |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-1543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 374600 |
45 Smith Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 SMITH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1543 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 14, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211890595 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1890595 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 45 SMITH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-1543 |
| Document Number | 1890595 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1890595 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 45 SMITH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-1543 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 45 SMITH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-1543 |
| Document Number | 0001758109 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1758109 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,260.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 428 HURON AVE CAMBRIDGE MA 021382126, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-2126 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 45 Smith Ave was $8,888, 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 | $8,888.00 (+3.83%) | $917,200 (+5%) Land $811,500 Building $105,700 | $1,059,155 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,560.00 (+3.42%) | $873,500 (+2.99%) Land $772,900 Building $100,600 | $1,059,155 (+2.04%) |
| 2024 | $8,277.00 (+6.24%) | $848,100 (+10.82%) Land $750,400 Building $97,700 | $1,037,970 |
| 2023 | $7,791.00 | $765,300 Land $567,000 Building $198,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 45 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 45 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 |
|---|
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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