Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 53 Park Ave, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,912 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.464 acres (20,221 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,100,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $20,164 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73007 0014 |
| Primary APN | 73007 0014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,244 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,552 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,528 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,528 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 20,221 sqft (0.464 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 73007 0014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 PARK AVE |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
53 Park Ave is owned by a company that bought it in August 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 192 SUMNER ST, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-1954 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage VILLAGE BANK |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026105741 |
| Deed Book / Page | 86041 / 37 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000105741 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 53 PARK AVE, NEWTON, MA 02458-2627 |
| Document Number | 0000105741 |
| Book / Page | 86041 / 37 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026105741 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
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| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 53 PARK AVE, NEWTON, MA 02458-2627 |
| Document Number | 0082323-94 |
| Book / Page | 82323 / 94 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 144314 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 PARK AVE, NEWTON, MA 02458-2627 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Park Ave was $20,164, 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 | $20,164.00 (+3.82%) | $2,080,900 (+5%) Land $1,657,300 Building $423,600 | $2,186,995 (-) |
| 2025 | $19,422.00 (+3.42%) | $1,981,800 (+3%) Land $1,578,400 Building $403,400 | $2,186,995 (-5.34%) |
| 2024 | $18,779.00 (+3.85%) | $1,924,100 (+8.32%) Land $1,532,400 Building $391,700 | $2,310,305 |
| 2023 | $18,083.00 | $1,776,300 Land $1,201,600 Building $574,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Park Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 53 Park Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% 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 365 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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