Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 70 Smith Ave, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,098 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.245 acres (10,688 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $760,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $11,068 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage May 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33038 0028 |
| Primary APN | 33038 0028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,098 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,918 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,059 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 529 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,688 sqft (0.245 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 33038 0028 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 SMITH AVE |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-1554 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 374600 |
70 Smith Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 ELMIRA ST, BRIGHTON, MA 02135-2848 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage LEADER BANK NA |
| May 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 9, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 65340 / 442 |
| Transfer Doc | 065340-442 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 70 SMITH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-1554 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69943-570 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Book Page | 69943/570 |
| Instrument | 150775 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 70 SMITH AVE, NEWTON, MA 02465-1554 |
| Document Number | 69371-440 |
| Book / Page | 069371 / 000440 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 69371-440 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 069371/000440 |
| Instrument | 82123 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 31, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 70 Smith Ave was $11,068, 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 | $11,068.00 (+3.83%) | $1,142,200 (+5%) Land $797,600 Building $344,600 | $1,159,908 |
| 2025 | $10,660.00 (+3.41%) | $1,087,800 (+3%) Land $759,600 Building $328,200 | |
| 2024 | $10,308.00 (+2.76%) | $1,056,100 (+7.17%) Land $737,500 Building $318,600 | |
| 2023 | $10,031.00 | $985,400 Land $598,300 Building $387,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Smith Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 70 Smith Ave 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 654 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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