256 Ward St
Newton, MA 02459
- 5Beds
- 4Baths
- 2,517ft²Living Area
- 0.3acLot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1920Year Built
- -DOM
- -Permit
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 256 Ward St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$2,023,982
$804/ft²
+$984K above Sold Price
Updated 5 months ago
Last Sold Price
$1,040,000
$413/ft²
11 years ago
256 Ward St is valued at $2,023,982 by TopHap AVM 5 months ago.
256 Ward St was last sold in 2014 for $1,040,000.
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2025$15,503.00From latest Total Assessed Value0.98%Total Assessed Value$1,581,900=Land+
Assessed Value$1,093,000Additions
Assessed Value$488,900
In 2025, taxes billed for 256 Ward St were $15,503, which is 0.98% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,581,900.
Property History
256 Ward St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Environment
Environmental factors around 256 Ward St
Hazard Risks
Wind158Hail147Hurricane131Lead110Air Pollution107Weather107Ozone101Nat'l Avg100Particulates98Carb Mono95Earthquake69Tornado63
12 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Hail Index, Tornado Index, Hurricane Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Wind Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 256 Ward St.
Walkability Index
16 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
256 Ward St has a walkability score of 16 out of 20, which means that it is in a very walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
20°F
High
37°F
Summer
Average
Low
59°F
High
80°F
In the winter at 256 Ward St, temperatures range from 20.26°F to 37.34°F with an average of 28.8°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 59.38°F to 79.89°F with and average of 69.64°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 256 Ward St
Public Schools
Nearby public schools serving 256 Ward St have ratings undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in Newton Centre, Newton, MA 02459.
Seasonal Housing units 02459
21%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 02459
+28%of people during work hours.
Crime Index for 02459
61
The crime index in 02459 is 61, which is 0.6 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 256 Ward St over selected time period.
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