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Last sold for $776,000 on Sep 1, 2004

478 WALTHAM ST

WEST NEWTON, MA 02465
7
Beds
5
Baths
3,841 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
28
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$776,000 · Sep 1, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,761 (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.$1,316,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$680,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$636,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,269,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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(5)

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.

M
F. A. Day Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Horace Mann Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02465These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.97%
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.4.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,311
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,877 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$170,293
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$229,449
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

478 Waltham 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 94% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in West Newton 02465
  • Older than 92% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in West Newton 02465

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Newton 02465.

Living area3,841 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,140 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 478 Waltham St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Newton 02465Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,841 ft²86% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac73% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than189518% of homes8% of homes

About 478 Waltham St

When did 478 Waltham St, West Newton, MA last sell?

478 Waltham St, West Newton, MA last sold on Sep 1, 2004 for $776,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 478 Waltham St, West Newton, MA?

478 Waltham St, West Newton, MA has 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,841 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 478 Waltham St, West Newton, MA built?

478 Waltham St, West Newton, MA was built in 1895, making it 131 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 478 Waltham St, West Newton, MA?

478 Waltham St, West Newton, MA is assigned to F. A. Day Middle School (middle), rated A; Newton North High School (high), rated A+; Horace Mann Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Newton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 478 Waltham St, West Newton, MA compare to other homes in West Newton 02465?

Among the 3,799 homes in West Newton 02465, it is bigger than 86% of them (3,841 ft² against a typical 2,140 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1895 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 478 Waltham St, West Newton, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 478 Waltham St, West Newton, MA was $12,761. The county assessed it at $1,316,900.

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