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14 RANSOM RD # 16

NEWTON, MA 02459
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,348 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

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.$185,000
MSA MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Jun 11, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,738 (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.$1,197,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$979,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$218,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,162,900

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.Two Family
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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
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, Detached
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(4)

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
Mason-Rice Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Charles E. Brown Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 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%

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.No

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

14 Ransom Rd # 16 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.

  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Newton Center 02459
  • Older than 75% of homes in Newton Center 02459

How it measures up in Newton Center 02459

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newton Center 02459.

Living area2,348 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 14 Ransom Rd # 16 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton CentreNewton Center 02459Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,348 ft²41% of homes48% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac5% of homes4% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than192048% of homes25% of homes25% of homes

About 14 Ransom Rd # 16

How big is 14 Ransom Rd # 16, Newton, MA?

14 Ransom Rd # 16, Newton, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,348 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 14 Ransom Rd # 16, Newton, MA built?

14 Ransom Rd # 16, Newton, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 14 Ransom Rd # 16, Newton, MA?

14 Ransom Rd # 16, Newton, MA is assigned to Mason-Rice Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Newton South High School (high), rated A+; Charles E. Brown 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 14 Ransom Rd # 16, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newton Center 02459?

Among the 5,967 homes in Newton Center 02459, it is bigger than 48% of them (2,348 ft² against a typical 2,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1920 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 14 Ransom Rd # 16, Newton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 14 Ransom Rd # 16, Newton, MA was $11,738. The county assessed it at $1,197,800.

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