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Last sold for $1,950,000 on Dec 12, 2019

157 HERRICK RD

NEWTON, MA 02459
0
Baths
6,594 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.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
20
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,950,000 · Dec 12, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,166,000 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,166,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,166,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
CountyMiddlesex
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.

E
Bowen Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 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%

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How this home compares

157 Herrick Rd 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Thompsonville
  • Older than 70% of homes in Middlesex County

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 area6,594 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,397 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 157 Herrick Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThompsonvilleNewton Center 02459Middlesex County
Living areabigger than6,594 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than192941% of homes35% of homes30% of homes

About 157 Herrick Rd

When did 157 Herrick Rd, Newton, MA last sell?

157 Herrick Rd, Newton, MA last sold on Dec 12, 2019 for $1,950,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 157 Herrick Rd, Newton, MA built?

157 Herrick Rd, Newton, MA was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 157 Herrick Rd, Newton, MA?

157 Herrick Rd, Newton, MA is assigned to Bowen 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 157 Herrick Rd, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newton Center 02459?

Among the 5,967 homes in Newton Center 02459, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,594 ft² against a typical 2,397 ft²) and it is newer than 35% of them (1929 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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