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48 CHESTNUT TER

NEWTON, MA 02459
5
Beds
4 / 1
Baths
2,491 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1876
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,225 (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.$1,451,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,104,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$347,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,484,700

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.Victorian
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Mason-Rice Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Charles E. Brown Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 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

48 Chestnut Ter 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 74% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 97% 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 area2,491 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,389 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1876
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 48 Chestnut Ter ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton CentreNewton Center 02459Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,491 ft²48% of homes54% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac51% of homes38% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than18765% of homes3% of homes3% of homes

About 48 Chestnut Ter

When did 48 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA last sell?

48 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA last sold on Jul 1, 1991, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 48 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA?

48 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,491 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 48 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA built?

48 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA was built in 1876, making it 150 years old. It is a victorian home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 48 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA?

48 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA is assigned to Mason-Rice Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Newton South High School (high), rated A+; Charles E. Brown Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Newton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 48 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newton Center 02459?

Among the 5,967 homes in Newton Center 02459, it is bigger than 54% of them (2,491 ft² against a typical 2,389 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1876 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 48 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA was $14,225. The county assessed it at $1,451,500.

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