Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 68 Bennington St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,518 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,647,750 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $13,743 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Mar 2021 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12021 0042 |
| Primary APN | 12021 0042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,751 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 894 sqft |
| Basement Area | 866 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 866 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,518 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 12021 0042 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 BENNINGTON ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-1949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM E LITCHFIELD |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 BENNINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1949 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
| Mar 6, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage NEEDHAM BANK |
| Aug 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 6, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202470989 |
| Deed Book / Page | 82955 / 63 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 68 BENNINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1949 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 77189-258 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77189/258 |
| Instrument | 53591 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 68 BENNINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1949 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 77189-278 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77189/278 |
| Instrument | 53592 |
| Name | INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS NEWBURYPORT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 68 BENNINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1949 |
| Document Number | 74249-590 |
| Book / Page | 74249 / 590 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 34601 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 BENNINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1949 |
| Document Number | 34602 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 34602 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 68 BENNINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-1949 |
| Document Number | 73235-133 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 BENNINGTON ST NEWTON MA 024581949, NEWTON, MA 02458-1949 |
| Document Number | 73235-133 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 073235/000133 |
| Instrument | 134247 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $13,743.00 (+3.81%) | $1,418,300 (+5%) Land $1,028,400 Building $389,900 | $1,536,720 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,238.00 (+3.42%) | $1,350,800 (+3%) Land $979,400 Building $371,400 | $1,536,720 (+0.44%) |
| 2024 | $12,800.00 (+4.58%) | $1,311,500 (+9.07%) Land $950,900 Building $360,600 | $1,529,975 |
| 2023 | $12,240.00 | $1,202,400 Land $721,700 Building $480,700 |
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 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.
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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