Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 85 Berkeley St, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,964 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.592 acres (25,805 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $405,000 (Mar 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $29,348 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Mortgage Mar 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32030 0013 |
| Primary APN | 32030 0013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,964 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,653 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,663 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 241 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,175 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,175 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 25,805 sqft (0.592 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 32030 0013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 BERKELEY ST |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-2616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR1 |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5016 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records · APN 32030 0013
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 BERKELEY ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · ARM GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Mar 12, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 01, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 01, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 081171-517 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 85 BERKELEY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-2616 |
| Document Number | 081171-517 |
| Book / Page | 81171 / 517 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 5943 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 03, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 BERKELEY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-2616 |
| Document Number | 081171-521 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81171/521 |
| Instrument | 5944 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 01, 2030 |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 85 BERKELEY ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-2616 |
| Document Number | 72322-355 |
| Book / Page | 072322 / 000355 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 01, 2019 |
| Instrument | 30249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 85 BERKELEY ST NEWTON MA 024652616, NEWTON, MA 02465-2616 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Newton School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,348.00 (+3.42%) | $2,994,700 (+3%) Land $1,681,100 Building $1,313,600 | $3,882,080 (-5.1%) |
| 2024 | $28,377.00 (-5.65%) | $2,907,500 (-1.58%) Land $1,632,100 Building $1,275,400 | $4,090,890 |
| 2023 | $30,075.00 | $2,954,300 Land $1,159,200 Building $1,795,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Middlesex County (25017C), as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250173744005, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
Based on FCC filings for 389 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MA3207000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NEWTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 88,931 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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