Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 72 Karen Rd, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,266 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.348 acres (15,180 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $33,525 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Refinance Oct 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53034 0003 |
| Primary APN | 53034 0003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,266 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,424 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,875 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,595 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,595 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,180 sqft (0.348 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 53034 0003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 KAREN RD |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Woodland, Newton Highlands, and Newton Centre Railroad Stations, and Baggage and Express Building listed 1976 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 76002137 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
72 Karen Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2018.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 KAREN RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance VILLAGE BANK |
| Oct 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage VILLAGE BK |
| Feb 28, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201828204 |
| Deed Book / Page | 70683 / 403 |
| Transfer Doc | 70683-403 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 72 KAREN RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1124 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 082473-503 |
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| Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Book Page | 82473/503 |
| Instrument | 13985 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 229 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2043 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 72 KAREN RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1124 |
| Document Number | 73488-285 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 72 KAREN RD WABAN MA 02468, WABAN, MA 02468 |
| Document Number | 73488-285 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Book Page | 073488/000285 |
| Instrument | 161581 |
| Name | VILLAGE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 20, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 72 KAREN RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1124 |
| Document Number | 70683-403 |
| Book / Page | 070683 / 000403 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 28204 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,928.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 15 MONTCALIR RD NEWTON MA 02456, NEWTON, MA 02456 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Karen Rd was $33,525, 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 | $33,525.00 (+3.82%) | $3,459,800 (+5%) Land $1,463,000 Building $1,996,800 | $4,901,430 (-) |
| 2025 | $32,291.00 (+3.42%) | $3,295,000 (+3%) Land $1,393,300 Building $1,901,700 | $4,901,430 (+34.28%) |
| 2024 | $31,222.00 (+2.8%) | $3,199,000 (+7.22%) Land $1,352,700 Building $1,846,300 | $3,650,185 |
| 2023 | $30,373.00 | $2,983,600 Land $1,052,100 Building $1,931,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 Karen Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 72 Karen Rd 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 |
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| 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 401 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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