Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 53 Sheldon Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,239 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,190 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,844,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $12,740 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale Feb 2026 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 81039 0008 |
| Primary APN | 81039 0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,239 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,664 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,146 sqft |
| Basement Area | 850 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 425 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,190 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 81039 0008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 SHELDON RD |
| City | NEWTON CENTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02459-2737 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 373902 |
53 Sheldon Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 SHELDON RD, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-2737 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202635322 |
| Deed Book / Page | 85412 / 371 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 085412-371 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 53 SHELDON RD, NEWTON, MA 02459-2737 |
| Document Number | 085412-371 |
| Book / Page | 85412 / 371 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 35322 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 53 SHELDON RD, NEWTON CENTRE, MA 02459-2737 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 53 SHELDON RD, NEWTON, MA 02459-2737 |
| Document Number | 085230-411 |
| Book / Page | 85230 / 411 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 16673 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 2ND AVE UNIT 2129, 2129, NEEDHAM, MA 02494-2893 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 53 SHELDON RD, NEWTON, MA 02459-2737 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 079857-239 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 79857/239 |
| Instrument | 42699 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Sheldon Rd was $12,740, 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 | $12,740.00 (+3.81%) | $1,314,800 (+5%) Land $990,900 Building $323,900 | $1,660,600 (-) |
| 2025 | $12,272.00 (+3.43%) | $1,252,200 (+3%) Land $943,700 Building $308,500 | $1,660,600 (-5.95%) |
| 2024 | $11,865.00 (+5.07%) | $1,215,700 (+9.59%) Land $916,200 Building $299,500 | $1,765,670 |
| 2023 | $11,293.00 | $1,109,300 Land $702,900 Building $406,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Sheldon Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 51 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 51 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · river or lake 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.
Wildfire risk around 53 Sheldon 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 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 686 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 |
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