Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $311,000 on Apr 22, 1998
5 JEFFERSON ST
NEWTON, MA 02458
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,324 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.
0.16 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.
11
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.$311,000 · Apr 22, 1998
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,506 (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.$1,072,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$661,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$410,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,051,400
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.Two Family
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
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
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
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.
EMH
Underwood Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
Bigelow Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
District: Newton School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 02458These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70
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.94%
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.4.2%
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.14,080
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,870 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$143,714
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$186,633
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
5 Jefferson 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 69% of homes in Middlesex County
- Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Newton Corner
- Among the oldest homes in Newton Corner
How it measures up in Newton 02458
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newton 02458.
Living area2,324 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,256 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 53% of homes nearby
Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger
Bigger than 33% of homes nearby
Year built1825
OlderTypical 1920Newer
Older than almost all homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Newton Corner | Newton 02458 | Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,324 ft² | 45% of homes | 53% of homes | 69% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.16 ac | 22% of homes | 33% of homes | 26% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1825 | almost no homes | almost no homes | almost no homes |
About 5 Jefferson St
When did 5 Jefferson St, Newton, MA last sell?
5 Jefferson St, Newton, MA last sold on Apr 22, 1998 for $311,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 5 Jefferson St, Newton, MA?
5 Jefferson St, Newton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,324 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.
When was 5 Jefferson St, Newton, MA built?
5 Jefferson St, Newton, MA was built in 1825, making it 201 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.
What schools serve 5 Jefferson St, Newton, MA?
5 Jefferson St, Newton, MA is assigned to Underwood 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 5 Jefferson St, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newton 02458?
Among the 3,665 homes in Newton 02458, it is bigger than 53% of them (2,324 ft² against a typical 2,256 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1825 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 5 Jefferson St, Newton, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Jefferson St, Newton, MA was $10,506. The county assessed it at $1,072,000.
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