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348 WARD ST

NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459
7
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,520 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.
0.17 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,504 (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.$1,703,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,096,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$607,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,622,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,744,423

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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.Steam
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, Attached
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.

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 · 0.4 mi
M
Bigelow Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

348 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Newton Center 02459
  • Older than 75% 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.

Living area3,520 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,397 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 348 Ward St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton CentreNewton Center 02459Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,520 ft²82% of homes83% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac26% of homes20% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than192048% of homes25% of homes25% of homes

About 348 Ward St

When did 348 Ward St, Newton Center, MA last sell?

348 Ward St, Newton Center, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 348 Ward St, Newton Center, MA?

348 Ward St, Newton Center, MA has 7 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,520 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 348 Ward St, Newton Center, MA built?

348 Ward St, Newton Center, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 348 Ward St, Newton Center, MA?

348 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 348 Ward St, Newton Center, MA compare to other homes in Newton Center 02459?

Among the 5,967 homes in Newton Center 02459, it is bigger than 83% of them (3,520 ft² against a typical 2,397 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1920 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 348 Ward St, Newton Center, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 348 Ward St, Newton Center, MA was $16,504. The county assessed it at $1,703,200.

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