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$1,076,825$677 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $835,000 on Apr 18, 2018

12 CARTER ST

NEWTON, MA 02460
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,590 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,375 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1M low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$835,000 · Apr 18, 2018
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$95,825
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$76,660
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.97%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$641,000
GUARANTY HOME MORTGAGE · R · recorded Mar 5, 2021
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$340,000
CITIZENS BANK

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,896 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$907,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$883,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$907,800

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.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Cabot Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Bigelow Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

How this home compares

12 Carter St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Newtonville
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Newtonville
  • Among the smallest lots in Newtonville
  • Older than 80% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Newtonville 02460

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$434K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Newtonville 02460.

How it measures up in Newtonville 02460

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newtonville 02460.

Estimated value$1,076,825
CheaperTypical $1,328,159Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$677
CheaperTypical $667Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,590 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,191 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size3,375 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 12 Carter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewtonvilleNewtonville 02460Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,076,82523% of homes29% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$67749% of homes54% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than1,590 ft²19% of homes25% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,375 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than191037% of homes32% of homes20% of homes

About 12 Carter St

How much is 12 Carter St, Newton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 Carter St, Newton, MA is $1,076,825 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,032,086 to $1,121,564. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12 Carter St, Newton, MA last sell?

12 Carter St, Newton, MA last sold on Apr 18, 2018 for $835,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12 Carter St, Newton, MA?

12 Carter St, Newton, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,590 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 12 Carter St, Newton, MA built?

12 Carter St, Newton, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12 Carter St, Newton, MA?

12 Carter St, Newton, MA is assigned to Cabot Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Newton North High School (high), rated A+; Bigelow Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Newton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Carter St, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newtonville 02460?

Among the 2,653 homes in Newtonville 02460, it is worth more than 29% of them ($1,076,825 against a typical $1,328,159), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($677 against a typical $667), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,590 ft² against a typical 2,191 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,375 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1910 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 74% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Carter St, Newton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Carter St, Newton, MA was $8,896. The county assessed it at $907,800.

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