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$1,170,768$480 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $848,000 on May 30, 2017

524 CALIFORNIA ST # 2

NEWTON, MA 02460
Building report
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,440 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1840
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$848,000 · May 30, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,601 (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.$979,700 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$979,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$979,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
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.0.37
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.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

Transaction History(4)

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
Horace Mann Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
F. A. Day Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02460These 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.68
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 100.73

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.3.9%
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.8,580
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,537 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$157,605
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$203,173
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

524 California St # 2 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.

  • Worth more than 79% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Newtonville 02460
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Nonantum
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Nonantum
  • Among the oldest homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Newtonville 02460

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$469K$3.4M

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Newtonville 02460.

How it measures up in Newtonville 02460

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newtonville 02460.

Estimated value$1,170,768
CheaperTypical $1,386,723Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$480
CheaperTypical $699Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area2,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,188 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1840
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 524 California St # 2 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNonantumNewtonville 02460Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,170,76856% of homes33% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4805% of homes4% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than2,440 ft²72% of homes60% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac89% of homes86% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than1840almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 524 California St # 2

How much is 524 California St # 2, Newton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 524 California St # 2, Newton, MA is $1,170,768 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,021,805 to $1,319,732. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 524 California St # 2, Newton, MA last sell?

524 California St # 2, Newton, MA last sold on May 30, 2017 for $848,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 524 California St # 2, Newton, MA?

524 California St # 2, Newton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,440 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 524 California St # 2, Newton, MA built?

524 California St # 2, Newton, MA was built in 1840, making it 186 years old. It is a victorian home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 524 California St # 2, Newton, MA?

524 California St # 2, Newton, MA is assigned to Horace Mann Elementary School (elementary), rated B; F. A. Day 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 524 California St # 2, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newtonville 02460?

Among the 2,653 homes in Newtonville 02460, it is worth more than 33% of them ($1,170,768 against a typical $1,386,723), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($480 against a typical $699), it is bigger than 60% of them (2,440 ft² against a typical 2,188 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1840 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 79% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 524 California St # 2, Newton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 524 California St # 2, Newton, MA was $9,601. The county assessed it at $979,700.

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