Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 85 High St, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,985 sqft · built 1840 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (12,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $10,660 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51008 0012 |
| Primary APN | 51008 0012 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,985 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,082 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,302 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,270 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,270 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1840 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1840 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,970 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 51008 0012 |
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| Street Address | 85 HIGH ST |
| City | NEWTON UPPER FALLS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02464-1238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 374100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Newton Upper Falls Historic District listed 1986 · 133 contributing resources · NRIS 86001750 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 HIGH ST, NEWTON UPPER FALLS, MA 02464-1238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance VILLAGE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023115577 |
| Deed Book / Page | 82089 / 215 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 85 HIGH ST, NEWTON, MA 02464-1238 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 085287-300 |
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| Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Book Page | 85287/300 |
| Instrument | 22420 |
| Name | NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 85 HIGH ST, NEWTON, MA 02464-1238 |
| Document Number | 082089-215 |
| Book / Page | 82089 / 215 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 115577 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 85 HIGH ST, NEWTON, MA 02464-1238 |
| Document Number | 0000115578 |
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| Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 115578 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 85 HIGH ST, NEWTON, MA 02464-1238 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 080697-576 |
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| Date | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Book Page | 80697/576 |
| Instrument | 138733 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2042 |
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 | $10,660.00 (+3.83%) | $1,100,100 (+5%) Land $984,700 Building $115,400 | $1,223,505 (-) |
| 2025 | $10,267.00 (+3.41%) | $1,047,700 (+3%) Land $937,800 Building $109,900 | $1,223,505 (+19.14%) |
| 2024 | $9,928.00 (+7.09%) | $1,017,200 (+11.69%) Land $910,500 Building $106,700 | $1,026,950 |
| 2023 | $9,271.00 | $910,700 Land $701,500 Building $209,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1998–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 352 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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