Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 8 Park Ave, Newton, MA 02458
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 8 ba · 7,273 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.604 acres (26,290 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,725,000 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $77,465 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73008 0007 |
| Primary APN | 73008 0007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 8 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,273 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 12,084 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,465 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,706 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,706 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 | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,290 sqft (0.604 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 73008 0007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 PARK AVE |
| City | NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02458-2608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 373500 |
8 Park Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2008.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 PARK AVE, NEWTON, MA 02458-2608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 2008166147 |
| Deed Book / Page | 51777 / 229 |
| Transfer Doc | 51777-229 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Park Ave was $77,465, 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 | $77,465.00 (+3.82%) | $7,994,300 (+5%) Land $2,238,600 Building $5,755,700 | $7,303,980 (-) |
| 2025 | $74,613.00 (+3.42%) | $7,613,600 (+3%) Land $2,132,000 Building $5,481,600 | $7,303,980 (-2.83%) |
| 2024 | $72,144.00 (+2.8%) | $7,391,800 (+7.22%) Land $2,069,900 Building $5,321,900 | $7,516,875 |
| 2023 | $70,181.00 | $6,894,000 Land $1,639,500 Building $5,254,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Park Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 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 | 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.
The area around 8 Park Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 365 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 |
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