Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 47 Suffolk Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 6 bd · 6.5 ba · 7,841 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.811 acres (35,329 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,930,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $56,024 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 63026 0004 |
| Primary APN | 63026 0004 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,841 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 13,212 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 35,329 sqft (0.811 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 63026 0004 |
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| Street Address | 47 SUFFOLK RD |
| City | CHESTNUT HILL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02467-1215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 373600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Old Chestnut Hill Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1990 · 105 contributing resources · NRIS 90000007 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
47 Suffolk Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1997.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 SUFFOLK RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 47 Suffolk Rd was $56,024, 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 | $56,024.00 (+3.82%) | $5,781,600 (+5%) Land $2,439,300 Building $3,342,300 | $6,419,625 (-) |
| 2025 | $53,962.00 (+3.42%) | $5,506,300 (+3%) Land $2,323,100 Building $3,183,200 | $6,419,625 (+11.86%) |
| 2024 | $52,176.00 (+3.96%) | $5,345,900 (+8.44%) Land $2,255,400 Building $3,090,500 | $5,738,855 |
| 2023 | $50,187.00 | $4,930,000 Land $1,810,400 Building $3,119,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 47 Suffolk Rd 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 47 Suffolk Rd 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Massachusetts |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 142 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Starry, Verizon.
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