Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 73 Smith Ave, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,816 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,476 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Dec 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $9,701 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33038 0029C |
| Primary APN | 33038 0029C |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,688 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Basement Area | 636 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 636 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,476 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 33038 0029C |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 73 SMITH AVE |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-1543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29C |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 374600 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 73 SMITH AVE, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-1543 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 20915 / 418 |
| 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 | $9,701.00 (+3.83%) | $1,001,100 (+5%) Land $722,700 Building $278,400 | $1,040,518 |
| 2025 | $9,343.00 (+3.42%) | $953,400 (+3%) Land $688,300 Building $265,100 | |
| 2024 | $9,034.00 (+5.78%) | $925,600 (+10.33%) Land $668,300 Building $257,300 | |
| 2023 | $8,540.00 | $838,900 Land $534,400 Building $304,500 |
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 | 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.
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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