Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 79 Shornecliffe Rd, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 6 ba · 4,766 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.473 acres (20,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,518,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $33,323 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72031 0024 |
| Primary APN | 72031 0024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,766 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,776 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,496 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,586 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 875 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,600 sqft (0.473 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 72031 0024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 SHORNECLIFFE RD |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 SHORNECLIFFE RD, NEWTON, MA 02458-2437 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 62563 / 375 |
| Transfer Doc | 6256000375 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 79 SHORNECLIFFE RD, NEWTON, MA 02458-2437 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 084117-146 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 21, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84117/146 |
| Instrument | 55267 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $33,323.00 (+3.82%) | $3,438,900 (+5%) Land $1,672,200 Building $1,766,700 | $2,781,790 (-) |
| 2025 | $32,096.00 (+3.42%) | $3,275,100 (+3%) Land $1,592,600 Building $1,682,500 | $2,781,790 (+1.96%) |
| 2024 | $31,034.00 (+3.59%) | $3,179,700 (+8.05%) Land $1,546,200 Building $1,633,500 | $2,728,400 |
| 2023 | $29,959.00 | $2,942,900 Land $1,213,400 Building $1,729,500 |
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
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 758 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures