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53 Paul St

NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459
0.79 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Built 196826 units360–1,305 ft²
$15M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$580K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$610
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+4.2%vs the Newton Center ZIP median sale $/ft² ($585)

Sales Performance

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Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
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1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
0
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
0.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+3.8%per yeartypical hold 7.3 yrsfrom 23 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19871992199920052013201720222025
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19871992199920052013201720222025

44 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$318K$467K$616K$766K360 ft²549 ft²738 ft²927 ft²1,116 ft²1,305 ft²
Studio1 bd2 bd
Studio
2 units
1 bed
11 units
2 bed
13 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
1 bd · 1 ba · 875 ft²
8 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,005 ft²
6 units
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 ft²
6 units
Studio · 1 ba · 360 ft²
2 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 850 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
2 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$318K–$342K
3 units
$493K–$539K
4 units
$543K–$591K
9 units
$606K–$632K
3 units
$675K–$701K
2 units
$724K–$766K
5 units

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.44%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.19%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.16.9 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.40%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.33%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$535,500
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$4,922
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 11Aug 1, 2025$508,000Unit 17Aug 2, 2024$700,000Unit 10Aug 25, 2023$632,500Unit 24Jul 15, 2022$532,000Unit 11May 31, 2022$475,000Unit 15May 27, 2021$475,000Unit 21Mar 25, 2021$435,000Unit 39Jan 29, 2021$575,000Unit 39Jul 17, 2019$530,000Unit 11Dec 28, 2018$423,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.79
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Roll Composition (rolled Mineral Roof)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Bowen Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Charles E. Brown Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02459These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.67
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,235
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,484 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$196,910
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$263,085
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

53 Paul St # 10
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 ft²
$675K
53 Paul St # 11
1 bd · 1 ba · 875 ft²
$493K
53 Paul St Apt 12
1 bd · 1 ba · 875 ft²
$544K
53 Paul St # 14
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,005 ft²
$621K
53 Paul St # 15
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,005 ft²
$588K
53 Paul St Apt 16
1 bd · 1 ba · 875 ft²
$512K
53 Paul St Apt 17
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 ft²
$701K
53 Paul St # 20
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 ft²
$751K
53 Paul St Apt 21
1 bd · 1 ba · 875 ft²
$543K
53 Paul St Apt 22
1 bd · 1 ba · 430 ft²
$318K
53 Paul St Apt 23
1 bd · 1 ba · 875 ft²
$545K
53 Paul St # 24
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,005 ft²
$587K
53 Paul St Apt 25
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,005 ft²
$632K
53 Paul St Apt 26
1 bd · 1 ba · 850 ft²
$574K
53 Paul St Apt 27
1 ba · 360 ft²
$342K
53 Paul St Apt 28
1 bd · 1 ba · 875 ft²
$539K
53 Paul St Apt 29
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 ft²
$742K
53 Paul St # 30
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 ft²
$745K
53 Paul St Apt 31
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,305 ft²
$766K
53 Paul St Apt 33
1 bd · 1 ba · 875 ft²
$539K
53 Paul St # 34
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,005 ft²
$606K
53 Paul St # 35
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,005 ft²
$591K
53 Paul St Apt 36
1 bd · 1 ba · 850 ft²
$571K
53 Paul St # 37
1 ba · 360 ft²
$332K
53 Paul St Apt 38
1 bd · 1 ba · 875 ft²
$574K
53 Paul St Apt 39
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 ft²
$724K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 53 Paul St

How many units are in 53 Paul St, Newton Center, MA?

53 Paul St, Newton Center, MA has 26 residential units across built in 1968, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 53 Paul St, Newton Center, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 26 units at 53 Paul St, Newton Center, MA is $580,428. That works out to $610 per square foot. Units run from 360 to 1,305 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 53 Paul St, Newton Center, MA expensive for Newton Center?

Units at 53 Paul St, Newton Center, MA carry a median of $610 per square foot, 4% above the Newton Center median of $585 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 53 Paul St, Newton Center, MA?

0 units at 53 Paul St, Newton Center, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 44 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 0.0% of the building per year.

Have units at 53 Paul St, Newton Center, MA appreciated?

Across 23 repeat sales of the same unit, 53 Paul St, Newton Center, MA returned a median 3.8% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 7.3 years.

What floor plans does 53 Paul St, Newton Center, MA have?

The most common plan at 53 Paul St, Newton Center, MA is a 1-bedroom of 875 square feet, repeated 8 times, with a median estimate of $540,995. TopHap identifies 5 recurring plans in the building.

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