68 Bow Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 68 Bow Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size	0.099 acres (4,303 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$818,000 (Apr 2016)
Tax Bill	$9,785 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Refinance Dec 2020 Refinance
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`65015 0044`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`65015 0044`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:65 B:015 L:0044`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,472 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,096 sqft
1st Floor Area	848 sqft
Basement Area	624 sqft
Unfinished Basement	312 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1938
Effective Year Built	Effective 1938
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,303 sqft (0.099 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	65015 0044
Street Address	68 BOW RD
City	NEWTON CENTER
State	MA
Zip	02459-2513
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR3
Legal Subdivision	COLONIAL TERRACE
Legal Block	15
Legal Lot Number	44
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1018
Census Tract	373800

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	68 BOW RD, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-2513
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 1, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MLD MORTGAGE INC
Dec 9, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MLD MORTGAGE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 5, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 5, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 29, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	67043 / 345
Transfer Doc	067043-345
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	68 BOW RD, NEWTON, MA 02459-2513
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	74793-142
Date	Jun 1, 2020
Book Page	74793/142
Instrument	83420

Lender

Name	MLD MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	68 BOW RD, NEWTON, MA 02459-2513
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	76385-559
Date	Dec 9, 2020
Book Page	76385/559
Instrument	234151

Lender

Name	MLD MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	373 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Newton City
Unified School District	Newton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$9,785.00 (+3.82%)	$1,009,800 (+5%) Land $927,900 Building $81,900	$1,231,865 (-)
2025	$9,425.00 (+3.42%)	$961,700 (+3%) Land $883,700 Building $78,000	$1,231,865 (-4.9%)
2024	$9,113.00 (+5.4%)	$933,700 (+9.94%) Land $858,000 Building $75,700	$1,295,325
2023	$8,646.00	$849,300 Land $643,500 Building $205,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	13 (1978–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA	12 of 13
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 3 claims

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 445 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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