Middlesex County and Stoneham Town property record for 5 Benton St, Stoneham, MA 02180
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,735 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,948 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $7,881 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STON M:18 B:000 L:323 |
| Primary APN | STON M:18 B:000 L:323 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,735 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,208 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,948 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 3550 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 BENTON ST |
| City | STONEHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02180-2536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Lot Number | 323 |
| Jurisdiction | STONEHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STONEHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 337300 |
5 Benton St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Middlesex County and Stoneham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 WEST ST, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-2633 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20032109 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STONEHAM MA |
| Property Address | 5 BENTON ST, STONEHAM, MA 02180-2536 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 70491-376 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 70491/376 |
| Instrument | 4089 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2033 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Benton St was $7,881, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Stoneham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Stoneham Town |
| Unified School District | Stoneham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,881.00 (+3.05%) | $783,400 (+4.79%) Land $349,500 Building $433,900 | $874,833 |
| 2025 | $7,648.00 (+0.1%) | $747,600 (+3.63%) Land $332,000 Building $415,600 | |
| 2024 | $7,640.00 (+1.7%) | $721,400 (+6.59%) Land $305,800 Building $415,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,512.00 | $676,800 Land $279,600 Building $397,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Benton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5 Benton St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | STONEHAM WATER DEPT (MWRA SUPPLY) serves 23,244 people · EPA ID MA3284000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli not recorded as resolved · Sep 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 717 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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