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55 Tower Rd

Newton, MA 02464

Mixed Use
Owner
Nor...
Owner Type
LLC
Tenure
2 yrs
Assessed
$92,571,500
Built
1898
Sq Ft
76,800
Lot
22.6 ac
Bed/Bath
—
Type
Mixed Use
Elevated Risks20ConditionC1Fire GradeBPermits38Last PermitJan 2026FloodX

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55 Tower Rd, Newton, MA 02464— Property Report

Building& Property Details

55 Tower Rd is a Apartment mixed use built in 1898 located in Newton, MIDDLESEX County, MA. The building has 76,800 square feet of building area on a 22.6-acre lot.

Flood Zone & Natural Hazard Assessment

55 Tower Rd 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 55 Tower Rd at Grade B (Strong fire protection access). The nearest fire station, NEWTON FIRE DEPARTMENT, is 0.4 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 38 building permits on file for 55 Tower Rd. The most recent permit was filed January 19, 2026. In the past five years, 6 permits have been issued. The current municipal assessment is $92,571,500, with $84,280,500 attributed to land and $8,291,000 to improvements. The property last sold on October 4, 2023 for $10.

Environmental & Land Use

The property is located within a designated historic district. Dam exposure is rated Low.

NewtonNeighborhood & Community

55 Tower Rd is located in Newton, MIDDLESEX County, MA. The property is zoned MU1 (Mixed Use 1). The median home value in this census tract is $932,400. Median household income is $145,944. The owner-occupancy rate in the surrounding area is 62%. The property is served by the Newton school district.

Full Property Intelligence Report

The complete NE Provenance report for 55 Tower Rd, 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.