Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 7 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,732 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,170 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,025,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $13,757 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72031 0016 |
| Primary APN | 72031 0016 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,732 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,834 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 950 sqft |
| Basement Area | 926 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 535 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,170 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 72031 0016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7 SHORNECLIFFE RD |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
7 Shornecliffe Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 SHORNECLIFFE RD, NEWTON, MA 02458-2437 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 65402 / 313 |
| Transfer Doc | 065402-313 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7 Shornecliffe Rd was $13,757, 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 | $13,757.00 (+3.82%) | $1,419,700 (+5%) Land $1,419,700 | $1,700,215 (-) |
| 2025 | $13,251.00 (+3.43%) | $1,352,100 | $1,700,215 (+2.15%) |
| 2024 | $12,812.00 (+5.19%) | $1,664,400 | |
| 2023 | $12,180.00 | $1,196,500 Land $1,023,200 Building $173,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7 Shornecliffe Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
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 7 Shornecliffe 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 758 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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