Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 59 Amherst Rd, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,893 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,248 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $687,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $13,666 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage Nov 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54004 0011 |
| Primary APN | 54004 0011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,893 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,325 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 975 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 442 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 592 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,248 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 54004 0011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 59 AMHERST RD |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-2301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 374200 |
59 Amherst Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 AMHERST RD, WABAN, MA 02468-2301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FAMILY FSLA |
| Nov 15, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003932 |
| Deed Book / Page | 238 / 271 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 73658-446 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 59 AMHERST RD, WABAN, MA 02468-2301 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69989-254 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 69989/254 |
| Instrument | 156153 |
| Name | FAMILY FSLA |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2027 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 59 AMHERST RD, WABAN, MA 02468-2301 |
| Document Number | 73658-446 |
| Book / Page | 073658 / 000446 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 179501 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 59 AMHERST RD WABAN MA 024682301, WABAN, MA 02468-2301 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 59 Amherst Rd was $13,666, 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 | $13,666.00 (+3.83%) | $1,410,300 (+5%) Land $1,161,200 Building $249,100 | $1,582,035 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,162.00 (+3.42%) | $1,343,100 (+3%) Land $1,105,900 Building $237,200 | $1,582,035 (+16.5%) |
| 2024 | $12,727.00 (+5.64%) | $1,304,000 (+10.18%) Land $1,073,700 Building $230,300 | $1,358,025 |
| 2023 | $12,048.00 | $1,183,500 Land $829,300 Building $354,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 59 Amherst Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 59 Amherst 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 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 352 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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