Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 55 Exeter St, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 6 ba · 4,904 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.804 acres (35,030 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,175,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $37,944 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32021 0018 |
| Primary APN | 32021 0018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,307 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,276 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 657 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,601 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,601 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Tudor |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 35,030 sqft (0.804 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 32021 0018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 EXETER ST |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-2808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5015 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
55 Exeter St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2022.
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 | 55 EXETER ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 62578 / 265 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 080597-559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 55 EXETER ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-2808 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 079429-261 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 79429/261 |
| Instrument | 278071 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 55 EXETER ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-2808 |
| Document Number | 080597-559 |
| Book / Page | 80597 / 559 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 126907 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 55 EXETER ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-2808 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Exeter St was $37,944, up 14.5% 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 | $37,944.00 (+14.46%) | $3,915,800 (+15.76%) Land $1,755,700 Building $2,160,100 | $3,809,690 (-) |
| 2025 | $33,149.00 (+8.95%) | $3,382,600 (+8.51%) Land $1,672,100 Building $1,710,500 | $3,809,690 (+17.99%) |
| 2024 | $30,426.00 (+2.79%) | $3,117,400 (+7.22%) Land $1,623,400 Building $1,494,000 | $3,228,765 |
| 2023 | $29,599.00 | $2,907,600 Land $1,308,000 Building $1,599,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Exeter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 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 | 10 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Exeter St 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 320 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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