460 Crafts St, Newton (West Newton), MA 02465 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 460 Crafts St, Newton, MA 02465

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,741 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.193 acres (8,400 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$900,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill	$13,700 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2022 Mortgage Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`31028 0005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`31028 0005`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:31 B:028 L:0005`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,741 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,343 sqft
1st Floor Area	946 sqft
Basement Area	962 sqft
Unfinished Basement	505 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,400 sqft (0.193 acres)
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	31028 0005
Street Address	460 CRAFTS ST
City	WEST NEWTON
State	MA
Zip	02465-1703
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR3
Legal Block	28
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	374500

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	460 CRAFTS ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1703
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 9, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · ARM EAST WEST BANK
Jan 19, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage NICHOLAS WU
Mar 1, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage HINGHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS
Oct 26, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
May 4, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 19, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 19, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 26, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	79558 / 70
Last Transfer Date	Aug 2, 2022
Transfer Doc	080551-259
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Aug 9, 2022
Property Address	460 CRAFTS ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1703
Document Number	080551-259
Book / Page	80551 / 259
Instrument Date	Aug 2, 2022
Instrument	121396
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 24, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	460 CRAFTS ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1703

Mortgage

Document Number	0000121398
Date	Aug 9, 2022
Instrument	121398

Lender

Name	EAST WEST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.75%
Type Change Date	Sep 1, 2027
Index	1-Year CMT

January 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Jan 19, 2022
Property Address	460 CRAFTS ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1703
Document Number	0079558-70
Book / Page	79558 / 70
Instrument Date	Jan 19, 2022
Instrument	10308
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	460 CRAFTS ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1703

Mortgage

Document Number	0000010309
Date	Jan 19, 2022
Instrument	10309

Lender

Name	NICHOLAS WU

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	460 CRAFTS ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1703
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	72286-204
Date	Mar 1, 2019
Book Page	72286/204
Instrument	25757

Lender

Name	HINGHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Balloon Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Oct 26, 2020
Property Address	460 CRAFTS ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1703
Document Number	75975-205
Book / Page	075975 / 000205
Instrument Date	Oct 21, 2020
Instrument	5270
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 17, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$4,332.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	18 HAWTHORN ST NEWTON MA 024581215, NEWTON, MA 02458-1215

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	May 4, 2018
Property Address	460 CRAFTS ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-1703
Document Number	70969-241
Book / Page	070969 / 000241
Instrument Date	Apr 30, 2018
Instrument	62789
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 23, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	460 CRAFTS ST NEWTON MA 024651703, NEWTON, MA 02465-1703

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Newton City
Unified School District	Newton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$13,700.00 (+3.82%)	$1,413,800 (+5%) Land $828,100 Building $585,700	$1,244,785 (-)
2025	$13,196.00 (+3.43%)	$1,346,500 (+3%) Land $788,700 Building $557,800	$1,244,785 (+4.92%)
2024	$12,759.00 (+15.02%)	$1,307,300 (+19.97%) Land $765,700 Building $541,600	$1,186,360
2023	$11,093.00	$1,089,700 Land $584,200 Building $505,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	8 (1978–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 8
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And 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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 420 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

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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