Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 488 Centre St, #2, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Condominium |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,465 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.346 acres (15,090 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $545,000 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $7,950 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72006 0001A |
| Primary APN | 72006 0001A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,465 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,965 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,465 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,090 sqft (0.346 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 72006 0001A |
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| Street Address | 488 CENTRE ST, 2 |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | MR2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERB S CONDO |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1A |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Farlow and Kendrick Parks Historic District listed 1982 · 126 contributing resources · NRIS 82002745 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 CENTRE ST, 2, NEWTON, MA 02458-2002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 18, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200657746 |
| Deed Book / Page | 47213 / 534 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 084309-194 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,950.00 (+3.42%) | $811,200 (+3%) Building $811,200 | |
| 2024 | $7,687.00 (+2.25%) | $787,600 (+6.65%) Building $787,600 | $848,635 |
| 2023 | $7,518.00 | $738,500 Building $738,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 5 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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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 474 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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