Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 83 Ferncroft Rd, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,700 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,183 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,281,422 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $21,791 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53007 0022 |
| Primary APN | 53007 0022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,700 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,974 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,476 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,224 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,224 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,183 sqft (0.303 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 | 53007 0022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 83 FERNCROFT RD |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
83 Ferncroft Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2001.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 83 FERNCROFT RD, WABAN, MA 02468-1213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 83 Ferncroft Rd was $21,791, 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 | $21,791.00 (+3.82%) | $2,248,800 (+5%) Land $1,356,800 Building $892,000 | $2,177,020 (-) |
| 2025 | $20,989.00 (+3.42%) | $2,141,700 (+3%) Land $1,292,200 Building $849,500 | $2,177,020 |
| 2024 | $20,294.00 (+4.82%) | $2,079,300 (+9.33%) Land $1,254,600 Building $824,700 | |
| 2023 | $19,361.00 | $1,901,900 Land $971,600 Building $930,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 83 Ferncroft Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1981–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2011 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 83 Ferncroft 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 393 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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