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$1,445,832$560 / 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 $705,000 on Dec 20, 2011

279 LINWOOD AVE

NEWTONVILLE, MA 02460
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,581 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1825
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.4M
$1.4M low$1.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$705,000 · Dec 20, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,320 (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.$1,374,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$861,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$513,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,309,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,353,465

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.Victorian
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Horace Mann Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
F. A. Day Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02460These 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.68
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 100.73

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.3.9%
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.8,580
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,537 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$157,605
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$203,173
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

279 Linwood Ave 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 87% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Newtonville 02460
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Nonantum
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Nonantum
  • Among the oldest homes in Nonantum

What homes are worth in Newtonville 02460

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

This home
$440K$3.2M

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Newtonville 02460.

How it measures up in Newtonville 02460

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newtonville 02460.

Estimated value$1,445,832
CheaperTypical $1,296,690Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$560
CheaperTypical $655Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area2,581 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,189 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1825
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 279 Linwood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNonantumNewtonville 02460Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,445,83283% of homes62% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56022% of homes19% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than2,581 ft²77% of homes65% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac81% of homes73% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than1825almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 279 Linwood Ave

How much is 279 Linwood Ave, Newtonville, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Linwood Ave, Newtonville, MA is $1,445,832 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,350,264 to $1,541,400. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Linwood Ave, Newtonville, MA last sell?

279 Linwood Ave, Newtonville, MA last sold on Dec 20, 2011 for $705,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Linwood Ave, Newtonville, MA?

279 Linwood Ave, Newtonville, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,581 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 279 Linwood Ave, Newtonville, MA built?

279 Linwood Ave, Newtonville, MA was built in 1825, making it 201 years old. It is a victorian home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Linwood Ave, Newtonville, MA?

279 Linwood Ave, Newtonville, MA is assigned to Horace Mann Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; F. A. Day 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 279 Linwood Ave, Newtonville, MA compare to other homes in Newtonville 02460?

Among the 2,653 homes in Newtonville 02460, it is worth more than 62% of them ($1,445,832 against a typical $1,296,690), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($560 against a typical $655), it is bigger than 65% of them (2,581 ft² against a typical 2,189 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1825 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 87% 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 279 Linwood Ave, Newtonville, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Linwood Ave, Newtonville, MA was $13,320. The county assessed it at $1,374,600.

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