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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $265,000 on May 21, 1999

196 CALIFORNIA ST

NEWTON, MA 02458
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,816 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.
4,318 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · May 21, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,533 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$777,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$552,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$225,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$740,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$936,584

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.Duplex Single
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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
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(7)

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
Lincoln-Eliot Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Bigelow Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02458These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

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.94%
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.4.2%
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.14,080
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,870 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$143,714
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$186,633
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

196 California 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 65% of homes in Newton 02458
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Newton 02458
  • Older than 85% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Newton 02458

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newton 02458.

Living area1,816 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,241 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size4,318 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 196 California St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNonantumNewton 02458Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,816 ft²46% of homes35% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,318 ft²11% of homes10% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than190031% of homes36% of homes15% of homes

About 196 California St

When did 196 California St, Newton, MA last sell?

196 California St, Newton, MA last sold on May 21, 1999 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 196 California St, Newton, MA?

196 California St, Newton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,816 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 196 California St, Newton, MA built?

196 California St, Newton, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 196 California St, Newton, MA?

196 California St, Newton, MA is assigned to Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Bigelow 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 196 California St, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newton 02458?

Among the 3,665 homes in Newton 02458, it is bigger than 35% of them (1,816 ft² against a typical 2,241 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (4,318 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 196 California St, Newton, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 196 California St, Newton, MA was $7,533. The county assessed it at $777,400.

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