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Last sold for $625,000 on Dec 14, 2012

248 ADAMS ST

NEWTON, MA 02458
0
Baths
3,780 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$625,000 · Dec 14, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$176 (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.$18,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Unusable Land (Remnant, Steep, Etc.)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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 · 0.3 mi
M
Bigelow Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

248 Adams 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Newton 02458

How it measures up in Newton 02458

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

Lot size3,780 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

How 248 Adams St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNonantumNewton 02458Middlesex County
Lot sizebigger than3,780 ft²8% of homes7% of homes8% of homes

About 248 Adams St

When did 248 Adams St, Newton, MA last sell?

248 Adams St, Newton, MA last sold on Dec 14, 2012 for $625,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 248 Adams St, Newton, MA?

248 Adams 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.

What are the property taxes on 248 Adams St, Newton, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 248 Adams St, Newton, MA was $176. The county assessed it at $18,200.

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