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Last sold for $950,000 on Aug 10, 2023

48 RIVER AVE

NEWTON UPPER FALLS, MA 02464
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,512 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.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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.$950,000 · Aug 10, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,971 (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.$925,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$925,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$881,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,190,367

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.46 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Cape Cod
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.Concrete
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(13)

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
Countryside Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Charles E. Brown Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02464These 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.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.7.9%
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.3,773
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,268 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$129,956
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$177,427
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

48 River 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.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Newton Upper Falls 02464

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newton Upper Falls 02464.

Living area1,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,505 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 48 River Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton Upper Falls 02464Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,512 ft²51% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac54% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than196256% of homes56% of homes

About 48 River Ave

When did 48 River Ave, Newton Upper Falls, MA last sell?

48 River Ave, Newton Upper Falls, MA last sold on Aug 10, 2023 for $950,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 48 River Ave, Newton Upper Falls, MA?

48 River Ave, Newton Upper Falls, MA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,512 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 48 River Ave, Newton Upper Falls, MA built?

48 River Ave, Newton Upper Falls, MA was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 48 River Ave, Newton Upper Falls, MA?

48 River Ave, Newton Upper Falls, MA is assigned to Countryside Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Charles E. Brown Middle School (middle), rated A+; Newton South 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 48 River Ave, Newton Upper Falls, MA compare to other homes in Newton Upper Falls 02464?

Among the 1,049 homes in Newton Upper Falls 02464, it is bigger than 51% of them (1,512 ft² against a typical 1,505 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1962 against a typical 1941). 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 River Ave, Newton Upper Falls, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 48 River Ave, Newton Upper Falls, MA was $8,971. The county assessed it at $925,800.

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