Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 5 Jefferson St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,324 sqft · built 1825 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,767 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $311,000 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $10,907 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71009 0005 |
| Primary APN | 71009 0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,324 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,196 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Basement Area | 820 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 820 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1825 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1825 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,767 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 71009 0005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 JEFFERSON ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-1709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR2 |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
5 Jefferson St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1998.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 JEFFERSON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Jefferson St was $10,907, 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 | $10,907.00 (+3.82%) | $1,125,600 (+5%) Land $694,600 Building $431,000 | $1,144,551 |
| 2025 | $10,506.00 (+2.38%) | $1,072,000 (+1.96%) Land $661,500 Building $410,500 | |
| 2024 | $10,262.00 (+5.67%) | $1,051,400 (+10.22%) Land $642,200 Building $409,200 | |
| 2023 | $9,711.00 | $953,900 Land $511,800 Building $442,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Jefferson St 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Jefferson St 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 635 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 |
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