Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 55 Algonquin Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 4,017 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,630 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $960,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $18,912 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 63001 0022 |
| Primary APN | 63001 0022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,017 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,949 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,977 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,833 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,833 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 8,630 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 63001 0022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 ALGONQUIN RD |
| City | CHESTNUT HILL |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02467-1001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
55 Algonquin Rd, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2002.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 35031, BRIGHTON, MA 02135-0001 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002635 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Algonquin Rd was $18,912, 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 | $18,912.00 (+3.82%) | $1,951,700 (+5%) Land $1,206,700 Building $745,000 | $1,764,296 |
| 2025 | $18,216.00 (+3.42%) | $1,858,800 (+3%) Land $1,149,200 Building $709,600 | |
| 2024 | $17,614.00 (+3.31%) | $1,804,700 (+7.76%) Land $1,115,700 Building $689,000 | |
| 2023 | $17,049.00 | $1,674,800 Land $898,200 Building $776,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Algonquin Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
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 55 Algonquin 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.
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 227 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 | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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