Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 8 Sheldon Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,926 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.221 acres (9,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,212 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 81040 0016 |
| Primary APN | 81040 0016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,926 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,168 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 844 sqft |
| Basement Area | 740 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 740 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,620 sqft (0.221 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 81040 0016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 SHELDON RD |
| City | NEWTON CENTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02459-2738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR3 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWTON CENTRE |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 373902 |
8 Sheldon Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 SHELDON RD, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-2738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016134881 |
| Deed Book / Page | 67768 / 400 |
| Transfer Doc | 67768-400 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Sheldon Rd was $10,212, 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 | $10,212.00 (+3.82%) | $1,053,900 (+5%) Land $850,000 Building $203,900 | $1,431,745 (-) |
| 2025 | $9,836.00 (+3.42%) | $1,003,700 (+3%) Land $809,500 Building $194,200 | $1,431,745 (+25.12%) |
| 2024 | $9,511.00 (+4.2%) | $974,500 (+8.68%) Land $785,900 Building $188,600 | $1,144,275 |
| 2023 | $9,128.00 | $896,700 Land $604,900 Building $291,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Sheldon Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 51 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 51 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2023 · river or lake 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 Sheldon 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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 686 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 |
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