Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 48 River Ave, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.267 acres (11,647 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $950,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,971 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 51044 0001A |
| Primary APN | 51044 0001A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,592 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,647 sqft (0.267 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 51044 0001A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 RIVER AVE |
| City | NEWTON UPPER FALLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02464-1347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 44 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1A |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 374100 |
48 River Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 RIVER AVE, NEWTON UPPER FALLS, MA 02464-1347 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage VILLAGE BANK |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202389391 |
| Deed Book / Page | 81872 / 489 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 081872-489 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 48 RIVER AVE, NEWTON, MA 02464-1347 |
| Document Number | 081872-489 |
| Book / Page | 81872 / 489 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 89391 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 48 RIVER AVE, NEWTON, MA 02464-1347 |
| Document Number | 0000089392 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 89392 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.25% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2028 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Margin | 3 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 48 RIVER AVE, NEWTON, MA 02464-1347 |
| Document Number | 75750-202 |
| Book / Page | 075750 / 000202 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 173911 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 48 RIVER AVE NEWTON MA 024641347, NEWTON, MA 02464-1347 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 River Ave was $8,971, 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 | $8,971.00 (+3.82%) | $925,800 (+5%) Land $925,800 | $1,190,367 |
| 2025 | $8,641.00 (+3.42%) | $881,700 | |
| 2024 | $8,355.00 (+7.12%) | $961,400 | |
| 2023 | $7,800.00 | $766,200 Land $688,500 Building $77,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 River Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · other causes |
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 River Ave 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 316 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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