Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 48 Sheldon Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,020 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,766 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $13,335 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 81040 0010 |
| Primary APN | 81040 0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,020 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,302 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 649 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 7,766 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 81040 0010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 SHELDON RD |
| City | NEWTON CENTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02459-2738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 373902 |
48 Sheldon Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 SHELDON RD, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-2738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016172180 |
| Deed Book / Page | 68109 / 387 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Sheldon Rd was $13,335, 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 | $13,335.00 (+3.81%) | $1,376,200 (+5%) Land $953,400 Building $422,800 | $1,588,875 (-) |
| 2025 | $12,845.00 (+3.42%) | $1,310,700 (+3%) Land $908,000 Building $402,700 | $1,588,875 (-9.95%) |
| 2024 | $12,420.00 (+4.11%) | $1,272,500 (+8.58%) Land $881,600 Building $390,900 | $1,764,435 |
| 2023 | $11,930.00 | $1,171,900 Land $672,700 Building $499,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Sheldon Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 51 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 51 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · river or lake 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 48 Sheldon 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 686 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 |
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