Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 71 Bow Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,736 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,207 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $199,000 (Aug 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $10,379 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 65015 0042 |
| Primary APN | 65015 0042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,736 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,840 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 855 sqft |
| Basement Area | 855 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 855 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,207 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 65015 0042 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 BOW RD |
| City | NEWTON CENTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02459-2555 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONIAL TER NEWTON |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 373800 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 BOW RD, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-2555 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $10,379.00 (+3.82%) | $1,071,100 (+5%) Land $954,000 Building $117,100 | $1,541,945 (-) |
| 2025 | $9,997.00 (+3.42%) | $1,020,100 (+3%) Land $908,600 Building $111,500 | $1,541,945 (-8.37%) |
| 2024 | $9,666.00 (+6.58%) | $990,400 (+11.17%) Land $882,100 Building $108,300 | $1,682,735 |
| 2023 | $9,069.00 | $890,900 Land $664,500 Building $226,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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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.
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.
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 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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