Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 48 Palmer Rd, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,907 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.323 acres (14,089 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $772,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $14,646 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42008 0008 |
| Primary APN | 42008 0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,907 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,241 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,217 sqft |
| Basement Area | 690 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 391 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,089 sqft (0.323 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 42008 0008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 PALMER RD |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1842 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
48 Palmer Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 PALMER RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1842 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1287 / 175 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 1833184 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 48 PALMER RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1842 |
| Document Number | 0001833184 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1833184 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 48 PALMER RD WABAN MA 024681842, WABAN, MA 02468-1842 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Palmer Rd was $14,646, 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 | $14,646.00 (+3.82%) | $1,511,500 (+5%) Land $1,511,500 | $1,532,730 (-) |
| 2025 | $14,107.00 (+3.42%) | $1,439,500 | $1,532,730 (+15.76%) |
| 2024 | $13,641.00 (+4.79%) | $1,324,110 | |
| 2023 | $13,018.00 | $1,278,800 Land $1,110,000 Building $168,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Palmer Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 27 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 48 Palmer 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 263 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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