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79 Walnut St

NEWTON, MA 02460
1.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Built 197012 units332–738 ft²
$5.1M
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.
$446K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$615
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+5.8%vs the Newtonville ZIP median sale $/ft² ($581)

Sales Performance

$290K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
-26.6%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
8.3%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+3.2%per yeartypical hold 7.4 yrsfrom 19 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19871991200020032010201420222025
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19871991200020032010201420222025

31 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.
$292K$366K$439K$513K332 ft²413 ft²494 ft²576 ft²657 ft²738 ft²
Studio1 bd2 bd
Studio
1 unit
1 bed
5 units
2 bed
6 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 · 712 ft²
2 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 719 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 734 ft²
2 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 738 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
4 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.

$292K–$292K
1 unit
$378K–$399K
3 units
$415K–$415K
1 unit
$441K–$457K
4 units
$461K–$468K
2 units
$513K–$513K
1 unit

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.83%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.8%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.9.1 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.60%
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.30%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$405,175
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$3,483
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 3Oct 8, 2025$290,000Unit 7Aug 21, 2025$395,200Unit 2Apr 7, 2023$465,000Unit 6Mar 30, 2023$420,000Unit 2Jan 10, 2022$385,000Unit 8Mar 12, 2018$310,000Unit 12Dec 22, 2016$218,000Unit 1Sep 8, 2016$300,000Unit 8Sep 17, 2014$247,500Unit 12Mar 7, 2013$218,000

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.25 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.1.73
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

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

M
F. A. Day Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Horace Mann Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02460These 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.68
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 100.73

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,580
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,537 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$157,605
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$203,173
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.58%

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.

79 Walnut St # 1
2 bd · 1 ba · 736 ft²
$452K
79 Walnut St # 2
2 bd · 1 ba · 731 ft²
$513K
79 Walnut St Apt 3
1 ba · 332 ft²
$292K
79 Walnut St Apt 4
1 bd · 1 ba · 702 ft²
$396K
79 Walnut St Apt 5
2 bd · 1 ba · 738 ft²
$441K
79 Walnut St # 6
2 bd · 1 ba · 734 ft²
$468K
79 Walnut St Apt 7
1 bd · 1 ba · 712 ft²
$399K
79 Walnut St Apt 8
1 bd · 1 ba · 719 ft²
$457K
79 Walnut St Apt 9
2 bd · 1 ba · 738 ft²
$454K
79 Walnut St Apt 10
2 bd · 1 ba · 734 ft²
$461K
79 Walnut St # 11
1 bd · 1 ba · 712 ft²
$415K
79 Walnut St # 12
1 bd · 1 ba · 719 ft²
$378K

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

About 79 Walnut St

How many units are in 79 Walnut St, Newton, MA?

79 Walnut St, Newton, MA has 12 residential units across built in 1970, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 79 Walnut St, Newton, MA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 12 units at 79 Walnut St, Newton, MA is $446,390. That works out to $615 per square foot. Units run from 332 to 738 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 79 Walnut St, Newton, MA expensive for Newtonville?

Units at 79 Walnut St, Newton, MA carry a median of $615 per square foot, 6% above the Newtonville median of $581 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 79 Walnut St, Newton, MA?

1 units at 79 Walnut St, Newton, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 31 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 8.3% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $290K.

Have units at 79 Walnut St, Newton, MA appreciated?

Across 19 repeat sales of the same unit, 79 Walnut St, Newton, MA returned a median 3.2% 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 7.4 years.

What floor plans does 79 Walnut St, Newton, MA have?

The most common plan at 79 Walnut St, Newton, MA is a 1-bedroom of 712 square feet, repeated 2 times, with a median estimate of $406,805. TopHap identifies 4 recurring plans in the building.

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