Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 56 Ruane Rd, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,194 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.348 acres (15,145 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $128,300 (Jul 1979) |
| Tax Bill | $18,192 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32022 0007 |
| Primary APN | 32022 0007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,194 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,242 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,004 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,984 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,145 sqft (0.348 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 32022 0007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 RUANE RD |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-2628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5020 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
56 Ruane Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 1979.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 RUANE RD, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2628 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Ruane Rd was $18,192, 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 | $18,192.00 (+3.82%) | $1,877,400 (+5%) Land $1,373,700 Building $503,700 | $2,939,015 (-) |
| 2025 | $17,522.00 (+2.55%) | $1,788,000 (+2.13%) Land $1,308,300 Building $479,700 | $2,939,015 (-0.34%) |
| 2024 | $17,087.00 (+5.85%) | $1,750,700 (+10.41%) Land $1,270,200 Building $480,500 | $2,949,085 |
| 2023 | $16,142.00 | $1,585,700 Land $991,000 Building $594,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Ruane Rd 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 56 Ruane Rd 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 389 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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