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159 Wells Ave

Newton, MA 02459

Commercial
Owner
SLD...
Owner Type
LLC
Tenure
20 yrs
Assessed
$11,489,700
Built
1970
Sq Ft
42,022
Lot
4.67 ac
Bed/Bath
—/6
Type
Commercial
Elevated Risks17ConditionC1Fire GradeAPermits68Last PermitMar 2026FloodX

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159 Wells Ave, Newton, MA 02459— Property Report

Building& Property Details

159 Wells Ave is a Nursing Home / Assisted Living commercial built in 1970 located in Newton, MIDDLESEX County, MA. The building has 42,022 square feet of building area on a 4.67-acre lot. The building has 6 bathrooms across 1 story.

Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment

159 Wells Ave 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 Wells Ave at Grade A (Excellent fire protection access). The nearest fire station, NEWTON FIRE DEPARTMENT, is 0.6 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 68 building permits on file for 159 Wells Ave. The most recent permit was filed March 9, 2026. In the past five years, 25 permits have been issued. The current municipal assessment is $11,489,700, with $4,235,300 attributed to land and $7,254,400 to improvements. The property last sold on January 6, 2006 for $5,000,000.

NewtonNeighborhood & Community

159 Wells Ave is located in Newton, MIDDLESEX County, MA. The property is zoned LMD (Light Manufacturing). The median home value in this census tract is $1,154,400. Median household income is $200,001. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 87%. The property is served by the Newton school district.

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The complete NE Provenance report for 159 Wells Ave, 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.