Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 70 Grasmere St, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,524 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,950 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $14,535 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage Apr 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71025 0005 |
| Primary APN | 71025 0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,524 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,348 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,126 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,950 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 71025 0005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 GRASMERE ST |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 373100 |
70 Grasmere St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 GRASMERE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HANSCOM FCU |
| Apr 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 66231 / 519 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 70 GRASMERE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2211 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69997-195 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 69997/195 |
| Instrument | 157015 |
| Name | HANSCOM FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 70 GRASMERE ST, NEWTON, MA 02458-2211 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 74450-483 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74450/483 |
| Instrument | 53749 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 70 Grasmere St was $14,535, 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 | $14,535.00 (+3.82%) | $1,500,000 (+5%) Land $1,044,600 Building $455,400 | $1,289,625 (-) |
| 2025 | $14,000.00 (+7.12%) | $1,428,600 (+6.69%) Land $994,900 Building $433,700 | $1,289,625 (+6.4%) |
| 2024 | $13,069.00 (+17.24%) | $1,339,000 (+22.28%) Land $965,900 Building $373,100 | $1,212,105 |
| 2023 | $11,147.00 | $1,095,000 Land $745,700 Building $349,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Grasmere St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 70 Grasmere St 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 345 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 |
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