Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 56 Bennington St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,726 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.313 acres (13,635 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,425,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $14,227 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12021 0044 |
| Primary APN | 12021 0044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,726 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,230 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 998 sqft |
| Basement Area | 899 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 899 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,635 sqft (0.313 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 12021 0044 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 BENNINGTON ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-1949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
56 Bennington St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
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 | 56 BENNINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1949 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · ARM M & T BANK NA |
| Jan 20, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| Apr 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026106856 |
| Deed Book / Page | 86050 / 35 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000106856 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 56 BENNINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1949 |
| Document Number | 0000106856 |
| Book / Page | 86050 / 35 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026106856 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 56 BENNINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1949 |
| Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
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| Name | M & T BANK NA |
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| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.63% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2031 |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 56 BENNINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1949 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 079560-331 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Book Page | 79560/331 |
| Instrument | 10627 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 56 BENNINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1949 |
| Document Number | 70968-185 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 BENNINGTON ST NEWTON MA 024581949, NEWTON, MA 02458-1949 |
| Document Number | 70968-185 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | 070968/000185 |
| Instrument | 62651 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Bennington St was $14,227, 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 | $14,227.00 (+3.82%) | $1,468,200 (+5%) Land $1,075,200 Building $393,000 | $1,585,170 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,703.00 (+3.42%) | $1,398,300 (+3%) Land $1,024,000 Building $374,300 | $1,585,170 (+2.88%) |
| 2024 | $13,250.00 (+6.03%) | $1,357,600 (+10.59%) Land $994,200 Building $363,400 | $1,540,805 |
| 2023 | $12,497.00 | $1,227,600 Land $760,400 Building $467,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Bennington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 56 Bennington 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 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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