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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $135,399 on Oct 28, 1991

12 JAMES ST

WEST NEWTON, MA 02465
6
Beds
2
Baths
1,134 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,399 · Oct 28, 1991

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,167 (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.$833,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$754,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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
Franklin Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
F. A. Day Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02465These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,311
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,877 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$170,293
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$229,449
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%

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How this home compares

12 James 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.

  • Smaller than 95% of homes in West Newton 02465
  • Newer than 84% of homes in West Newton 02465

How it measures up in West Newton 02465

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Newton 02465.

Living area1,134 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,144 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 12 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Newton 02465Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,134 ft²5% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac59% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than195884% of homes50% of homes

About 12 James St

When did 12 James St, West Newton, MA last sell?

12 James St, West Newton, MA last sold on Oct 28, 1991 for $135,399, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12 James St, West Newton, MA?

12 James St, West Newton, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,134 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 12 James St, West Newton, MA built?

12 James St, West Newton, MA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12 James St, West Newton, MA?

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

How does 12 James St, West Newton, MA compare to other homes in West Newton 02465?

Among the 3,799 homes in West Newton 02465, it is bigger than 5% of them (1,134 ft² against a typical 2,144 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (1958 against a typical 1930). 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 James St, West Newton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 James St, West Newton, MA was $8,167. The county assessed it at $833,400.

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