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159 Adams St

Newton, MA 02458

Mixed Use
Owner
Man...
Owner Type
Individual
Tenure
4 yrs
Assessed
$880,200
Built
1900
Sq Ft
2,198
Lot
0.31 ac
Bed/Bath
3/2
Type
Mixed Use
Elevated Risks17ConditionC2Fire GradeAPermits11Last PermitJun 2024FloodX

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159 Adams St, Newton, MA 02458— Property Report

Building& Property Details

159 Adams St is a Colonial mixed use built in 1900 located in Newton, MIDDLESEX County, MA. The building has 2,198 square feet of building area on a 0.31-acre lot. The building has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms across 3 stories.

Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment

159 Adams St is in FEMA flood zone X. Zone X is outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, meaning the property has minimal flood risk according to FEMA mapping. The FEMA National Risk Index composite rating for this area is Relatively Low. The ASCE 7-22 design wind speed for this location is 123 mph. The ground snow load is 40 psf. The EPA radon zone is 1 (highest potential).

Fire Protection

NE Provenance rates the fire protection for 159 Adams St at Grade A (Excellent fire protection access). The nearest fire station, NEWTON FIRE DEPARTMENT, is 0.3 miles away. This grade reflects fire station proximity, department capabilities, hydrant coverage, and municipal water infrastructure. Properties with Grade A or B typically receive favorable insurance rates due to strong fire protection infrastructure.

Building Permits & Property History

Municipal records show 11 building permits on file for 159 Adams St. The most recent permit was filed June 11, 2024. In the past five years, 1 permit has been issued. The current municipal assessment is $880,200, with $587,800 attributed to land and $292,400 to improvements.

NewtonNeighborhood & Community

159 Adams St is located in Newton, MIDDLESEX County, MA. The property is zoned BU2 (Business 2). The median home value in this census tract is $882,100. Median household income is $96,645. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 48%. The property is served by the Newton school district.

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The complete NE Provenance report for 159 Adams St, Newton, MA includes over 430 data attributes sourced from 140+ public and proprietary datasets. The full report covers building construction and materials, NEP Condition Estimate derived from permit history, system ages for roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, complete ownership and deed chain with transaction classification, FEMA flood and coastal hazard analysis, environmental contamination screening, and neighborhood demographics. Available as a professional property wallet, PDF report, or structured data export.