Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 559 Centre St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,952 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $9,847 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12020 0003 |
| Primary APN | 12020 0003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,993 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,605 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,572 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,572 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,952 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12020 0003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 559 CENTRE ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
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 | 559 CENTRE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2347 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2008111718 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51409 / 177 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 559 CENTRE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2347 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74738-139 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74738/139 |
| Instrument | 78810 |
| Name | HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2035 |
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 | $9,847.00 (+3.83%) | $1,016,200 (+5%) Land $979,900 Building $36,300 | $1,142,090 (-) |
| 2025 | $9,484.00 (+3.95%) | $967,800 (+3.53%) Land $933,200 Building $34,600 | $1,142,090 (+4.61%) |
| 2024 | $9,124.00 (+6.96%) | $934,800 (+11.56%) Land $906,000 Building $28,800 | $1,091,740 |
| 2023 | $8,530.00 | $837,900 Land $692,100 Building $145,800 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And 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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 474 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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