53 Bow Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 53 Bow Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 3 ba · 1,719 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size	0.138 acres (5,995 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,630,000 (Aug 2024)
Tax Bill	$12,609 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Mortgage Jun 2024 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`65015 0038`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`65015 0038`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:65 B:015 L:0038`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,719 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,524 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,047 sqft
Basement Area	672 sqft
Unfinished Basement	504 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1935
Effective Year Built	Effective 1935
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,995 sqft (0.138 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	65015 0038
Street Address	53 BOW RD
City	NEWTON CENTER
State	MA
Zip	02459-2555
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR3
Legal Block	15
Legal Lot Number	38
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1018
Census Tract	373800

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	53 BOW RD, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-2555
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 30, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jun 28, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK
Sep 22, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Sep 15, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 6, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 6, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 18, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	83099 / 475
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	53 BOW RD, NEWTON, MA 02459-2555
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	085176-161
Date	Jan 30, 2026
Book Page	85176/161
Instrument	10788

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.5%
Type Change Date	Feb 1, 2033
Index	Other

June 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	53 BOW RD, NEWTON, MA 02459-2555
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0082945-29
Date	Jun 28, 2024
Book Page	82945/29
Instrument	69938

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	301 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	53 BOW RD, NEWTON, MA 02459-2555
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	75682-389
Date	Sep 22, 2020
Book Page	75682/389
Instrument	167761

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	53 BOW RD, NEWTON, MA 02459-2555
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	75614-250
Date	Sep 15, 2020
Book Page	75614/250
Instrument	161578

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK OF RHODE ISLAND
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Balloon Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Newton City
Unified School District	Newton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$12,609.00 (+3.83%)	$1,301,200 (+5%) Land $976,700 Building $324,500	$1,513,540 (-)
2025	$12,144.00 (+3.42%)	$1,239,200 (+3%) Land $930,200 Building $309,000	$1,513,540 (+0.08%)
2024	$11,742.00 (+4.31%)	$1,203,100 (+8.8%) Land $903,100 Building $300,000	$1,512,305
2023	$11,257.00	$1,105,800 Land $683,000 Building $422,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	13 (1978–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA	12 of 13
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 445 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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