Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 62 Prentice Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,786 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,861 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $560,000 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $17,669 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73040 0002 |
| Primary APN | 73040 0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,786 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,184 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,552 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,322 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,322 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 9,861 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 73040 0002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 62 PRENTICE RD |
| City | NEWTON CENTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02459-1343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
62 Prentice Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1998.
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 | 62 PRENTICE RD, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-1343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 62 PRENTICE RD, NEWTON, MA 02459-1343 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 78947-254 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78947/254 |
| Instrument | 229591 |
| Name | BROOKLINE BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2061 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 62 Prentice Rd was $17,669, 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 | $17,669.00 (+3.82%) | $1,823,400 (+5%) Land $1,752,200 Building $71,200 | $2,100,925 (-) |
| 2025 | $17,019.00 (+3.43%) | $1,736,600 (+3%) Land $1,668,800 Building $67,800 | $2,100,925 (+8.78%) |
| 2024 | $16,455.00 (+4.84%) | $1,686,000 (+9.36%) Land $1,620,200 Building $65,800 | $1,931,350 |
| 2023 | $15,695.00 | $1,541,700 Land $1,243,500 Building $298,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 62 Prentice Rd 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2017 · 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 62 Prentice 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 444 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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