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Last sold for $435,000 on May 24, 1996

226 WINCHESTER ST

NEWTON, MA 02461
4
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,733 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$435,000 · May 24, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,382 (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.$1,467,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$907,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$560,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,424,800

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.68 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Colonial
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
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.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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, Basement
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(3)

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
Countryside Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Charles E. Brown Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02461These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
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.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.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,024
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,729 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$173,592
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$235,614
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

226 Winchester 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.

  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Newton Highlands 02461
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Newton Highlands 02461

How it measures up in Newton Highlands 02461

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newton Highlands 02461.

Living area2,733 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,094 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 226 Winchester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton Highlands 02461Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,733 ft²76% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac75% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than199690% of homes86% of homes

About 226 Winchester St

When did 226 Winchester St, Newton, MA last sell?

226 Winchester St, Newton, MA last sold on May 24, 1996 for $435,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 226 Winchester St, Newton, MA?

226 Winchester St, Newton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,733 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 226 Winchester St, Newton, MA built?

226 Winchester St, Newton, MA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 226 Winchester St, Newton, MA?

226 Winchester St, Newton, MA is assigned to Countryside Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Charles E. Brown Middle School (middle), rated A; Newton South 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 226 Winchester St, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newton Highlands 02461?

Among the 2,267 homes in Newton Highlands 02461, it is bigger than 76% of them (2,733 ft² against a typical 2,094 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (1996 against a typical 1932). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 226 Winchester St, Newton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Winchester St, Newton, MA was $14,382. The county assessed it at $1,467,500.

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