Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 54 Ridge Rd, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,878 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.385 acres (16,789 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $19,617 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55037 0008 |
| Primary APN | 55037 0008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,878 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,294 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,878 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 810 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,789 sqft (0.385 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 55037 0008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 54 RIDGE RD |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
54 Ridge Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 54 RIDGE RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 54 Ridge Rd was $19,617, 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 | $19,617.00 (+3.82%) | $2,024,500 (+5%) Land $1,526,200 Building $498,300 | $1,932,585 (-) |
| 2025 | $18,895.00 (+3.42%) | $1,928,100 (+3%) Land $1,453,500 Building $474,600 | $1,932,585 (+8.77%) |
| 2024 | $18,270.00 (+4.95%) | $1,871,900 (+9.47%) Land $1,411,200 Building $460,700 | $1,776,690 |
| 2023 | $17,408.00 | $1,710,000 Land $1,104,700 Building $605,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 54 Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 27 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · other causes |
| 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.
The area around 54 Ridge 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 263 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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