53 Helene Rd, Waban, MA 02468 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 53 Helene Rd, Waban, MA 02468

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,876 sqft · built 2012
Lot Size	0.292 acres (12,720 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,449,000 (Nov 2015)
Tax Bill	$19,690 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2017 Mortgage Aug 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`53004 0013A`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`53004 0013A`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:53 B:004 L:0013A`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,876 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,037 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,175 sqft
Basement Area	1,129 sqft
Unfinished Basement	729 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2012
Effective Year Built	Effective 2012
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	12,720 sqft (0.292 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	53004 0013A
Street Address	53 HELENE RD
City	WABAN
State	MA
Zip	02468-1024
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	MR1
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	13A
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	374400

Owner

53 Helene Rd, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2015.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	53 HELENE RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1024
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 3, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM SILICON VALLEY BANK
Aug 11, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 17, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 17, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 30, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	66393 / 89
Transfer Doc	0066393-89
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	53 HELENE RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1024
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	69095-349
Date	Apr 3, 2017
Book Page	69095/349
Instrument	49097

Lender

Name	SILICON VALLEY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.13%

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	53 HELENE RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1024
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	75340-308
Date	Aug 11, 2020
Book Page	75340/308
Instrument	135078

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.65%
Type Change Date	Sep 1, 2027
Index	1-Year CMT

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Helene Rd was $19,690, up 3.8% from the year before.

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	$19,690.00 (+3.82%)	$2,032,000 (+5%) Building $2,032,000	$2,144,173
2025	$18,965.00 (+3.42%)	$1,935,200 (+3%) Building $1,935,200
2024	$18,337.00 (+1%)	$1,878,800 (+5.35%) Building $1,878,800	$2,184,715
2023	$18,155.00	$1,783,400 Building $1,783,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 53 Helene Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1981.

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	5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	10 (1981–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA	10 of 10
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2011 · rainfall accumulation
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

Wildfire risk around 53 Helene Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of 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 393 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50

May also be available: T-Mobile.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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