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$2,000,424$731 / 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 93How 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 $1,350,000 on Jul 19, 2018

264 WARD ST

NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,738 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.
1920
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

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.$1,350,000 · Jul 19, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,280 (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.$1,661,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,139,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$522,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,882,520

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.0.23
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.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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(8)

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
Ward Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Bigelow Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

264 Ward 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.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Newton Center 02459

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
$555K$4.3M

This home is worth more than 64% 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$2,000,424
CheaperTypical $1,765,513Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$731
CheaperTypical $740Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area2,738 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,391 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 264 Ward St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton CentreNewton Center 02459Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,000,42461% of homes64% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$73151% of homes47% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than2,738 ft²59% of homes64% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac54% of homes39% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than192048% of homes25% of homes25% of homes

About 264 Ward St

How much is 264 Ward St, Newton Center, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 264 Ward St, Newton Center, MA is $2,000,424 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,869,445 to $2,131,403. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 264 Ward St, Newton Center, MA last sell?

264 Ward St, Newton Center, MA last sold on Jul 19, 2018 for $1,350,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 264 Ward St, Newton Center, MA?

264 Ward St, Newton Center, MA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,738 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 264 Ward St, Newton Center, MA built?

264 Ward St, Newton Center, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 264 Ward St, Newton Center, MA?

264 Ward St, Newton Center, MA is assigned to Ward Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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.

How does 264 Ward St, 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 64% of them ($2,000,424 against a typical $1,765,513), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($731 against a typical $740), it is bigger than 64% of them (2,738 ft² against a typical 2,391 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1920 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 264 Ward St, Newton Center, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 264 Ward St, Newton Center, MA was $16,280. The county assessed it at $1,661,200.

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