Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 69 Ruane Rd, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,736 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.369 acres (16,079 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $895,000 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $16,435 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32021 0028 |
| Primary APN | 32021 0028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,736 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,943 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,736 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,043 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,079 sqft (0.369 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 32021 0028 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 69 RUANE RD |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-2627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5015 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
69 Ruane Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2007.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 69 RUANE RD, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007133771 |
| Deed Book / Page | 49803 / 198 |
| Transfer Doc | 66663-499 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 69 Ruane Rd was $16,435, 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 | $16,435.00 (+3.82%) | $1,696,100 (+5%) Land $1,287,300 Building $408,800 | $2,453,470 (-) |
| 2025 | $15,830.00 (+3.42%) | $1,615,300 (+3%) Land $1,226,000 Building $389,300 | $2,453,470 (-11.05%) |
| 2024 | $15,307.00 (+5.36%) | $1,568,300 (+9.89%) Land $1,190,300 Building $378,000 | $2,758,325 |
| 2023 | $14,528.00 | $1,427,100 Land $932,300 Building $494,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 69 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.
The area around 69 Ruane Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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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