Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 8 Burnside Rd, Newton Highlands, MA 02461
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,998 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,177 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,514 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54031 0010 |
| Primary APN | 54031 0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,998 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,996 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,139 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 430 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,139 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,139 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,177 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 54031 0010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 BURNSIDE RD |
| City | NEWTON HIGHLANDS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02461-1401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWTON HLNDS |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 374200 |
8 Burnside Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 BURNSIDE RD, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461-1401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 73425-276 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8 BURNSIDE RD, NEWTON, MA 02461-1401 |
| Document Number | 73425-276 |
| Book / Page | 073425 / 000276 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 154751 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 8 BURNSIDE RD NEWTON MA 024611401, NEWTON, MA 02461-1401 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Burnside Rd was $12,514, 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 | $12,514.00 (+3.82%) | $1,291,400 (+5%) Land $941,100 Building $350,300 | $1,542,135 (-) |
| 2025 | $12,053.00 (+3.42%) | $1,229,900 (+3%) Land $896,300 Building $333,600 | $1,542,135 (-12.25%) |
| 2024 | $11,654.00 (+5.57%) | $1,194,100 (+10.12%) Land $870,200 Building $323,900 | $1,757,405 |
| 2023 | $11,039.00 | $1,084,400 Land $656,200 Building $428,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Burnside 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 8 Burnside 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 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 513 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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