Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 78 Plainfield St, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,544 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,469 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,000,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $17,320 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53020 0012 |
| Primary APN | 53020 0012 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,544 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,973 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,241 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 532 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,241 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,011 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,469 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 53020 0012 |
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| Street Address | 78 PLAINFIELD ST |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Pine Ridge Road-Plainfield Street Historic District listed 1990 · 58 contributing resources · NRIS 90000015 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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 | 78 PLAINFIELD ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005140959 |
| Deed Book / Page | 45557 / 325 |
| 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 | $17,320.00 (+3.82%) | $1,787,400 (+5%) Land $1,240,800 Building $546,600 | $2,033,570 (-) |
| 2025 | $16,683.00 (+3.43%) | $1,702,300 (+3%) Land $1,181,700 Building $520,600 | $2,033,570 (+11.38%) |
| 2024 | $16,130.00 (+4.91%) | $1,652,700 (+9.43%) Land $1,147,300 Building $505,400 | $1,825,805 |
| 2023 | $15,375.00 | $1,510,300 Land $882,900 Building $627,400 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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