Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 999 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,334 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,701 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,977,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $17,555 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Sep 2021 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52015 0007 |
| Primary APN | 52015 0007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,334 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,973 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,476 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,074 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,701 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 52015 0007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 999 WALNUT ST |
| City | NEWTON HIGHLANDS |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02461-1134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 374200 |
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.
999 Walnut St is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 999 WALNUT ST, NEWTON HIGHLANDS, MA 02461-1134 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Apr 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202465834 |
| Deed Book / Page | 82909 / 382 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 085381-188 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 999 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1134 |
| Document Number | 085381-188 |
| Book / Page | 85381 / 188 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 32315 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 999 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1134 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 999 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1134 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 78687-33 |
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| Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 78687/33 |
| Instrument | 203682 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 999 WALNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02461-1134 |
| Document Number | 72515-380 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 999 WALNUT ST NEWTON MA 024611134, NEWTON, MA 02461-1134 |
| Document Number | 72515-380 |
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| Date | Apr 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 072515/000380 |
| Instrument | 53105 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 28, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 999 Walnut St was $17,555, down 1.9% 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 | $17,555.00 (-1.94%) | $1,811,700 (-0.83%) Land $905,900 Building $905,800 | $1,851,360 (-) |
| 2025 | $17,903.00 (+3.43%) | $1,826,800 (+3%) Land $862,800 Building $964,000 | $1,851,360 (+0.51%) |
| 2024 | $17,310.00 (+5.25%) | $1,773,600 (+9.78%) Land $837,700 Building $935,900 | $1,841,955 |
| 2023 | $16,447.00 | $1,615,600 Land $635,900 Building $979,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 999 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 999 Walnut St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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