55 Walnut Park, Newton, MA 02458 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 55 Walnut Park, Newton, MA 02458

Property Summary

Property TypePublic School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
Details12 bd · 4 ba · 56,288 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size6.41 acres (279,317 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12003 0004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12003 0004
Alternative APN
  • NEWT S:12 B:003 L:0004

Interior

Bedrooms12 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms18 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area56,288 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area31,715 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area377 sqft
Basement Area25,030 sqft
Unfinished Basement25,030 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeBrick
Roof TypeMansard
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area279,317 sqft (6.41 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Deck AreaDeck Area
Total Buildings5 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number12003 0004
Street Address55 WALNUT PARK
CityNEWTON
StateMA
Zip02458-1431
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
Local Zoning CodeMR1
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionNEWTON MA
Township / Civil DivisionNEWTON
Census Block Group4
Census Block4002
Census Tract373100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually ListedPotter Estate
listed 1986 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 86001864

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address637 CAMBRIDGE ST, BRIGHTON, MA 02135-2801
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityNewton City
Unified School DistrictNewton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed Value
2026$991,900 (-95.58%) Building $991,900
2025$22,435,000 (-) Land $5,175,700 Building $17,259,300
2024$22,435,000 Land $5,175,700 Building $17,259,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEWTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 88,931 people · EPA ID MA3207000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 532 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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