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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $365,000 on Dec 1, 2003

56 NEWTON ST

SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,742 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$365,000 · Dec 1, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,005 (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.$1,008,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$648,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$360,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$988,100

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.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.26%
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.Two Family
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

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
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln ParkA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Somerville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Somerville School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02143These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,484
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17,570 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,148
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143,076
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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

56 Newton 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 88% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Somerville 02143

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Somerville 02143.

Living area1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 4,095 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 56 Newton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUnion Square / Prospect HillSomerville 02143Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,742 ft²48% of homes50% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac57% of homes54% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than189014% of homes16% of homes7% of homes

About 56 Newton St

When did 56 Newton St, Somerville, MA last sell?

56 Newton St, Somerville, MA last sold on Dec 1, 2003 for $365,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 56 Newton St, Somerville, MA?

56 Newton St, Somerville, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,742 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 56 Newton St, Somerville, MA built?

56 Newton St, Somerville, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 56 Newton St, Somerville, MA?

56 Newton St, Somerville, MA is assigned to Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park (elementary), rated A-; Somerville High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Somerville School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 56 Newton St, Somerville, MA compare to other homes in Somerville 02143?

Among the 5,956 homes in Somerville 02143, it is bigger than 50% of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 1,746 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 4,095 ft²) and it is newer than 16% of them (1890 against a typical 1900). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 56 Newton St, Somerville, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Newton St, Somerville, MA was $11,005. The county assessed it at $1,008,700.

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