Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 5 Murphy Ct, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,031 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.043 acres (1,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,305 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14015 0053 |
| Primary APN | 14015 0053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,031 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,555 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 555 sqft |
| Basement Area | 476 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 476 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,860 sqft (0.043 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 14015 0053 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 MURPHY CT |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-1222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BU2 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 373200 |
5 Murphy Ct is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 MURPHY CT, NEWTON, MA 02458-1222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Murphy Ct was $4,305, 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 | $4,305.00 (+3.84%) | $444,300 (+5.01%) Land $444,300 | $704,425 (-) |
| 2025 | $4,146.00 (+3.42%) | $423,100 | $704,425 (+11.59%) |
| 2024 | $4,009.00 (+5.75%) | $631,275 | |
| 2023 | $3,791.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Murphy Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
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 5 Murphy Ct 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 588 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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