Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 97 Border St, West Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,730 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $11,376 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33014 0001A |
| Primary APN | 33014 0001A |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,730 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 33014 0001A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 BORDER ST |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-2013 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | MAN |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1A |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 374600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Webster Park Historic District listed 1986 · 22 contributing resources · NRIS 86001764 |
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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 | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 BORDER ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2013 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,376.00 (-1.52%) | $629,900 (-) Land $353,700 Building $276,200 |
| 2025 | $11,552.00 (+7.14%) | $629,900 (+7.09%) Land $353,700 Building $276,200 |
| 2024 | $10,782.00 (+0.89%) | $588,200 (+4.96%) Land $338,300 Building $249,900 |
| 2023 | $10,687.00 | $560,400 Land $322,200 Building $238,200 |
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 | 4 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 498 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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