Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 5 Traverse St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,926 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,164 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,843 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14001 0021 |
| Primary APN | 14001 0021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,926 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,034 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,126 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,164 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 14001 0021 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 TRAVERSE ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-1038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 373200 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 TRAVERSE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 78984-466 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 TRAVERSE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1038 |
| Document Number | 78984-466 |
| Book / Page | 78984 / 466 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 233251 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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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 | $8,843.00 (+3.83%) | $912,600 (+5.01%) Land $742,800 Building $169,800 | $891,100 (-) |
| 2025 | $8,517.00 (+3.42%) | $869,100 (+3%) Land $707,400 Building $161,700 | $891,100 (-16.29%) |
| 2024 | $8,235.00 (+5.78%) | $843,800 (+10.34%) Land $686,800 Building $157,000 | $1,064,570 |
| 2023 | $7,785.00 | $764,700 Land $513,300 Building $251,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: Starry, T-Mobile.
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