Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 55 Tower Rd, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 76,800 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 22.6 acres (986,545 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $852,167 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Construction Loan Oct 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51028 0005 |
| Primary APN | 51028 0005 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 100 Units |
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| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 76,800 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 76,980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 986,545 sqft (22.6 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 51028 0005 |
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| Street Address | 55 TOWER RD |
| City | NEWTON UPPER FALLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02464-1510 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | MU1 |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 374100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Saco-Pettee Machine Shops listed 1986 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 86001964 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2150 WASHINGTON ST, NEWTON LOWER FALLS, MA 02462-1498 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 23, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BLUE HILLS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 082064-540 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 55 TOWER RD, NEWTON, MA 02464-1510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 085053-265 |
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| Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Book Page | 85053/265 |
| Instrument | 158591 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 55 TOWER RD, NEWTON, MA 02464-1510 |
| Document Number | 082064-540 |
| Book / Page | 82064 / 540 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 112275 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2150 WASHINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02462-1498 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 55 TOWER RD, NEWTON, MA 02464-1510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 070827-446 |
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| Date | Apr 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | 70827/446 |
| Instrument | 45549 |
| Name | BLUE HILLS BANK |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $852,167.00 (+2.88%) | $87,942,925 (+4.04%) Land $80,066,475 Building $7,876,450 | $1,369,938 |
| 2025 | $828,345.00 | $84,525,000 (+423.63%) Land $79,734,000 Building $4,791,000 | |
| 2024 | $16,142,000 (+16.14%) Land $16,142,000 | ||
| 2023 | $265,039.00 | $13,898,200 Land $13,898,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 30 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 26 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 316 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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