Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 5 Peabody St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 15 bd · 6.5 ba · 5,202 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,133 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $286,000 (Nov 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $12,305 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71003 0001 |
| Primary APN | 71003 0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 15 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 22 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,202 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,473 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,794 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,704 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 8,133 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 71003 0001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 PEABODY ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-1674 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR2 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5020 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
5 Peabody St, a triplex, is held in a trust since November 1993.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 143 BRIDGE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1105 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Peabody St was $12,305, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,305.00 (+3.82%) | $1,269,900 (+5%) Land $699,100 Building $570,800 |
| 2025 | $11,852.00 (+3.42%) | $1,209,400 (+3%) Land $665,800 Building $543,600 |
| 2024 | $11,460.00 (+9.08%) | $1,174,200 (+13.78%) Land $646,400 Building $527,800 |
| 2023 | $10,506.00 | $1,032,000 Land $484,100 Building $547,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5 Peabody St 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 | 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.
The area around 5 Peabody St 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 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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