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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $238,000 on Aug 1, 1985

542 CALIFORNIA ST

NEWTONVILLE, MA 02460
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,179 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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.
Pre-foreclosure (NOS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Aug 12, 2025.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$238,000 · Aug 1, 1985

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,186 (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.$1,051,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$656,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$395,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,001,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,063,763

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.20 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Duplex Single
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
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(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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 SchoolA-
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

542 California 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Newtonville 02460

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

Living area2,179 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,188 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 542 California St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNonantumNewtonville 02460Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,179 ft²61% of homes50% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac54% of homes35% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than191039% of homes32% of homes20% of homes

About 542 California St

When did 542 California St, Newtonville, MA last sell?

542 California St, Newtonville, MA last sold on Aug 1, 1985 for $238,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 California St, Newtonville, MA?

542 California St, Newtonville, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,179 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 542 California St, Newtonville, MA built?

542 California St, Newtonville, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 542 California St, Newtonville, MA?

542 California St, Newtonville, MA is assigned to Horace Mann Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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 542 California St, Newtonville, MA compare to other homes in Newtonville 02460?

Among the 2,653 homes in Newtonville 02460, it is bigger than 50% of them (2,179 ft² against a typical 2,188 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1910 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 542 California St, Newtonville, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 542 California St, Newtonville, MA was $10,186. The county assessed it at $1,051,200.

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