Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 956 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
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| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 15,975 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 0.716 acres (31,190 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,375,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $21,326 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Aug 2023 Refinance + 8 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62004 0005 |
| Primary APN | 62004 0005 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 21 Rooms |
| Units | 7 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 15,975 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,034 sqft |
| Basement Area | 850 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,190 sqft (0.716 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 62004 0005 |
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| Street Address | 956 WALNUT ST |
| City | NEWTON HIGHLANDS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02461-1135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | MR1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 373800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Woodland, Newton Highlands, and Newton Centre Railroad Stations, and Baggage and Express Building listed 1976 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 76002137 |
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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 September 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 956 WALNUT ST, 5, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461-1135 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Condominium Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance VILLAGE BANK |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage VILLAGE BANK |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Condominium Deed, Transfer · ARM ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Condominium Deed, Transfer · ARM MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Condominium Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Condominium Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRUST BANK |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Condominium Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance VILLAGE BANK |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance VILLAGE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026103614 |
| Deed Book / Page | 86023 / 22 |
| Transfer Doc | 00064330-6 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 956 WALNUT ST, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461-1135 |
| Document Number | 0000073610 |
| Book / Page | 85758 / 315 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202673610 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 956 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0081906-38 |
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| Date | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Book Page | 81906/38 |
| Instrument | 93369 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 956 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 084599-404 |
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| Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Book Page | 84599/404 |
| Instrument | 109561 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 956 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1135 |
| Document Number | 085411-443 |
| Book / Page | 85411 / 443 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 35249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2026 |
| 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 | 956 WALNUT ST # 5, 5, NEWTON, MA 02461-1135 |
| Document Number | 0000035250 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 35250 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.88% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 956 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1135 |
| Document Number | 085404-482 |
| Book / Page | 85404 / 482 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 34553 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2026 |
| 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 | 956 WALNUT ST # 1, 1, NEWTON, MA 02461-1135 |
| Document Number | 0000034554 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 34554 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK |
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| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5.8% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2033 |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 956 WALNUT ST, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461-1135 |
| Document Number | 085436-578 |
| Book / Page | 85436 / 578 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.37951 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| 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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| Address | 105 MORTON ST, NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459-1029 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 956 WALNUT ST, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461-1135 |
| Document Number | 0000103614 |
| Book / Page | 86023 / 22 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026103614 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| 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 |
| Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
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| Name | TRUST BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 956 WALNUT ST, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461-1135 |
| Document Number | 0000089658 |
| Book / Page | 85901 / 177 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202689658 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| 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 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 956 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 72948-89 |
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| Date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 72948/89 |
| Instrument | 102770 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 956 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 74287-470 |
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| Date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74287/470 |
| Instrument | 38585 |
| Name | VILLAGE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,326.00 (+25.47%) | $2,176,100 (+24.96%) Land $1,828,500 Building $347,600 |
| 2024 | $16,997.00 (-10.53%) | $1,741,500 (-6.68%) Land $1,741,500 |
| 2023 | $18,998.00 | $1,866,200 Land $1,498,100 Building $368,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 2 in force |
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 | 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 |
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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 380 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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