Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 5 Pond Ave, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,106 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,943 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,544 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11020 0016 |
| Primary APN | 11020 0016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,106 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,088 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,124 sqft |
| Basement Area | 982 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 982 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 2,943 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 11020 0016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 POND AVE |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-1408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR2 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
5 Pond Ave, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 DEERFIELD RD, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-1507 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Pond Ave was $9,544, 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 | $9,544.00 (+3.83%) | $984,900 (+5%) Land $692,800 Building $292,100 | $940,595 (-) |
| 2025 | $9,192.00 (+3.42%) | $938,000 (+3%) Land $659,800 Building $278,200 | $940,595 (-18.72%) |
| 2024 | $8,888.00 (+7.46%) | $910,700 (+12.09%) Land $640,600 Building $270,100 | $1,157,290 |
| 2023 | $8,271.00 | $812,500 Land $473,300 Building $339,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Pond 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 | 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 Pond 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 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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