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$2,029,777$654 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $960,000 on Jun 23, 2008

20 ROTHERWOOD RD

NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459
6
Beds
4
Baths
3,105 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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

$2M
$1.9M low$2.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$960,000 · Jun 23, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,086 (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.$1,556,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,088,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$468,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,482,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,277,150

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Tudor
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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(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
Bowen Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Oak Hill Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 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

20 Rotherwood 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.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 70% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Newton Center 02459

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$574K$4.4M

This home is worth more than 66% 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.

Estimated value$2,029,777
CheaperTypical $1,765,128Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$654
CheaperTypical $740Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area3,105 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,386 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 20 Rotherwood Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThompsonvilleNewton Center 02459Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,029,77778% of homes66% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$65420% of homes25% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than3,105 ft²86% of homes75% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac60% of homes48% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than192941% of homes35% of homes30% of homes

About 20 Rotherwood Rd

How much is 20 Rotherwood Rd, Newton Center, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Rotherwood Rd, Newton Center, MA is $2,029,777 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,909,568 to $2,149,986. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 Rotherwood Rd, Newton Center, MA last sell?

20 Rotherwood Rd, Newton Center, MA last sold on Jun 23, 2008 for $960,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20 Rotherwood Rd, Newton Center, MA?

20 Rotherwood Rd, Newton Center, MA has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,105 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 20 Rotherwood Rd, Newton Center, MA built?

20 Rotherwood Rd, Newton Center, MA was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. It is a tudor home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 20 Rotherwood Rd, Newton Center, MA?

20 Rotherwood Rd, Newton Center, MA is assigned to Bowen Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Newton South High School (high), rated A+; Oak Hill 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 20 Rotherwood Rd, Newton Center, MA compare to other homes in Newton Center 02459?

Among the 5,967 homes in Newton Center 02459, it is worth more than 66% of them ($2,029,777 against a typical $1,765,128), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($654 against a typical $740), it is bigger than 75% of them (3,105 ft² against a typical 2,386 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1929 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 95% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 20 Rotherwood Rd, Newton Center, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Rotherwood Rd, Newton Center, MA was $15,086. The county assessed it at $1,556,900.

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