Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 85 Drumlin Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,633 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.314 acres (13,679 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,460 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 82007 0037 |
| Primary APN | 82007 0037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,633 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,405 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,633 sqft |
| Basement Area | 410 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 410 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 410 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,679 sqft (0.314 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 82007 0037 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 DRUMLIN RD |
| City | NEWTON CENTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02459-2806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 14143-9 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 373901 |
85 Drumlin Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2018.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 DRUMLIN RD, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-2806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2012 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 85 DRUMLIN RD, NEWTON, MA 02459-2806 |
| Document Number | 0000001696 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1696 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 DRUMLIN RD NEWTON MA 024592806, NEWTON, MA 02459-2806 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Drumlin Rd was $12,460, 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 | $12,460.00 (+3.82%) | $1,285,900 (+5%) Land $1,188,000 Building $97,900 | $1,586,120 (-) |
| 2025 | $12,002.00 (+3.42%) | $1,224,700 (+3%) Land $1,131,400 Building $93,300 | $1,586,120 (+1.13%) |
| 2024 | $11,605.00 (+4.93%) | $1,189,000 (+9.44%) Land $1,098,400 Building $90,600 | $1,568,450 |
| 2023 | $11,060.00 | $1,086,400 Land $857,500 Building $228,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Drumlin Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2023.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2023–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 85 Drumlin Rd 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 419 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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