Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 49 Smith Ave, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,474 sqft · built 1851 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,606 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $920,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $13,797 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33038 0033 |
| Primary APN | 33038 0033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,474 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,877 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,305 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,149 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 809 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1851 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1851 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,606 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 33038 0033 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 49 SMITH AVE |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-1543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 374600 |
49 Smith Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2014.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 SMITH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1543 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 63623 / 359 |
| Transfer Doc | 063623-359 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 49 SMITH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-1543 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74988-383 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74988/383 |
| Instrument | 102096 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 49 Smith Ave was $13,797, 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 | $13,797.00 (+3.82%) | $1,423,800 (+5%) Land $834,000 Building $589,800 | $1,590,015 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,289.00 (+3.42%) | $1,356,000 (+3%) Land $794,300 Building $561,700 | $1,590,015 (+0.21%) |
| 2024 | $12,849.00 (+5.18%) | $1,316,500 (+9.71%) Land $771,200 Building $545,300 | $1,586,690 |
| 2023 | $12,216.00 | $1,200,000 Land $585,100 Building $614,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Smith Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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.
The area around 49 Smith Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 654 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 |
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