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$959,658$853 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $940,000 on Jul 11, 2023

53 COTTAGE ST # 1

NEWTON, MA 02464
Building report
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,125 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$960K
$874K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$940,000 · Jul 11, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,211 (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.$939,900 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$939,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$912,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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

Transaction History(1)

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
Angier Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Charles E. Brown Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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

53 Cottage St # 1 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 68% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Newton Upper Falls 02464
  • Older than 74% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Newton Upper Falls 02464

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

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$455K$2M

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Newton Upper Falls 02464.

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.

Estimated value$959,658
CheaperTypical $920,366Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$853
CheaperTypical $625Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,125 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 53 Cottage St # 1 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton Upper Falls 02464Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$959,65853% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$85393% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than1,125 ft²16% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac44% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than192239% of homes26% of homes

About 53 Cottage St # 1

How much is 53 Cottage St # 1, Newton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Cottage St # 1, Newton, MA is $959,658 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $873,773 to $1,045,543. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Cottage St # 1, Newton, MA last sell?

53 Cottage St # 1, Newton, MA last sold on Jul 11, 2023 for $940,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Cottage St # 1, Newton, MA?

53 Cottage St # 1, Newton, MA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,125 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 53 Cottage St # 1, Newton, MA built?

53 Cottage St # 1, Newton, MA was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 53 Cottage St # 1, Newton, MA?

53 Cottage St # 1, Newton, MA is assigned to Angier 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 53 Cottage St # 1, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newton Upper Falls 02464?

Among the 1,049 homes in Newton Upper Falls 02464, it is worth more than 53% of them ($959,658 against a typical $920,366), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($853 against a typical $625), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,125 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1922 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 68% 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 53 Cottage St # 1, Newton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Cottage St # 1, Newton, MA was $9,211. The county assessed it at $939,900.

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