Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $568,000 on Jul 31, 1998
197 LINWOOD AVE
NEWTON, MA 02460
6
Beds
3
Baths
2,177 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.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
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.$568,000 · Jul 31, 1998
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,010 (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.$1,327,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$716,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$611,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,288,800
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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.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.0.23
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
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(9)
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.
EMH
Horace Mann Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
F. A. Day Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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%
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How this home compares
197 Linwood Ave 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.
- Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Nonantum
- Newer than 84% 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.
Living area2,177 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,182 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 50% of homes nearby
Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger
Bigger than 61% of homes nearby
Year built1969
OlderTypical 1925Newer
Newer than 84% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Nonantum | Newtonville 02460 | Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,177 ft² | 61% of homes | 50% of homes | 63% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.23 ac | 74% of homes | 61% of homes | 38% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1969 | 77% of homes | 84% of homes | 62% of homes |
About 197 Linwood Ave
When did 197 Linwood Ave, Newton, MA last sell?
197 Linwood Ave, Newton, MA last sold on Jul 31, 1998 for $568,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 197 Linwood Ave, Newton, MA?
197 Linwood Ave, Newton, MA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,177 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.
When was 197 Linwood Ave, Newton, MA built?
197 Linwood Ave, Newton, MA was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.
What schools serve 197 Linwood Ave, Newton, MA?
197 Linwood Ave, Newton, MA is assigned to Horace Mann Elementary School (elementary), rated B; 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 197 Linwood Ave, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newtonville 02460?
Among the 2,653 homes in Newtonville 02460, it is bigger than 50% of them (2,177 ft² against a typical 2,182 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (1969 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 197 Linwood Ave, Newton, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Linwood Ave, Newton, MA was $13,010. The county assessed it at $1,327,500.
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