Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)Public Works
55 WALNUT PARK
NEWTON, MA 02458
12
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
56,288 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.
6.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
18
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Tax & Assessment
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$991,900 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$991,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,435,000
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.42 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.Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.41
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.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EMH
Lincoln-Eliot Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
Bigelow Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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
55 Walnut Park 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.
- Among the largest homes in Nonantum
- Among the largest lots in Nonantum
- Newer than 81% of homes in Newton 02458
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 area56,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,242 ft²Bigger
Bigger than almost all homes nearby
Lot size6.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger
Bigger than almost all homes nearby
Year built1963
OlderTypical 1920Newer
Newer than 81% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Nonantum | Newton 02458 | Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 56,288 ft² | almost all homes | almost all homes | almost all homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 6.41 ac | almost all homes | almost all homes | 94% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1963 | 75% of homes | 81% of homes | 56% of homes |
About 55 Walnut Park
When did 55 Walnut Park, Newton, MA last sell?
55 Walnut Park, Newton, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 55 Walnut Park, Newton, MA?
55 Walnut Park, Newton, MA has 12 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 56,288 square feet of living space and a 6.41-acre lot.
When was 55 Walnut Park, Newton, MA built?
55 Walnut Park, Newton, MA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 3 stories.
What schools serve 55 Walnut Park, Newton, MA?
55 Walnut Park, Newton, MA is assigned to Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; 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 55 Walnut Park, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newton 02458?
Among the 3,665 homes in Newton 02458, it is bigger than almost all of them (56,288 ft² against a typical 2,242 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (6.41 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (1963 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
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