Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 53 Priscilla Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
| Property Type | Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,819 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,330,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $13,377 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale Apr 2021 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 63013 0027 |
| Primary APN | 63013 0027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,819 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,003 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,300 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 63013 0027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 PRISCILLA RD |
| City | CHESTNUT HILL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02467-3968 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT HILL |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 373600 |
53 Priscilla Rd, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 GLEN AVE, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-2066 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 21, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 79243 / 137 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 079243-137 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 53 PRISCILLA RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3968 |
| Document Number | 079243-137 |
| Book / Page | 79243 / 137 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 258534 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 COMMONWEALTH AVE, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3800 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 53 PRISCILLA RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3968 |
| Document Number | 077559-213 |
| Book / Page | 77559 / 213 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 88947 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 PRISCILLA RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3968 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 53 PRISCILLA RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3968 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74434-56 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74434/56 |
| Instrument | 52245 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2027 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 53 PRISCILLA RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3968 |
| Document Number | 73322-214 |
| Book / Page | 73322 / 214 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 144237 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 PRISCILLA RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3968 |
| Document Number | 73322-217 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 73322/217 |
| Instrument | 144238 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 53 PRISCILLA RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-3968 |
| Document Number | 69355-454 |
| Book / Page | 069355 / 000454 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69355-454 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Book Page | 069355/000454 |
| Instrument | 80238 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 30, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Priscilla Rd was $13,377.
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 | $13,377.00 | $1,380,500 (+5%) Land $1,380,500 | $1,534,375 |
| 2025 | $1,314,800 Land $1,314,800 | ||
| 2023 | $1,156,600 Land $974,800 Building $181,800 | ||
| 2022 | $10,573.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Priscilla Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains And Flooding |
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 53 Priscilla Rd 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 444 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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