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Last sold for $1,070,000 on Dec 22, 2022

68 MECHANIC ST

NEWTON UPPER FALLS, MA 02464
8
Beds
4
Baths
2,524 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.
0.11 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.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
16
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,070,000 · Dec 22, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,311 (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.$1,270,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$748,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$522,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,066,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,143,515

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Countryside Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Charles E. Brown Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

68 Mechanic 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.

  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Newton Upper Falls 02464
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Newton Upper Falls 02464
  • Older than 93% of homes in Middlesex County

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.

Living area2,524 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 68 Mechanic St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton Upper Falls 02464Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,524 ft²86% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac11% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than189022% of homes7% of homes

About 68 Mechanic St

When did 68 Mechanic St, Newton Upper Falls, MA last sell?

68 Mechanic St, Newton Upper Falls, MA last sold on Dec 22, 2022 for $1,070,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 68 Mechanic St, Newton Upper Falls, MA?

68 Mechanic St, Newton Upper Falls, MA has 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,524 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 68 Mechanic St, Newton Upper Falls, MA built?

68 Mechanic St, Newton Upper Falls, MA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 68 Mechanic St, Newton Upper Falls, MA?

68 Mechanic St, Newton Upper Falls, MA is assigned to Countryside 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 68 Mechanic St, Newton Upper Falls, MA compare to other homes in Newton Upper Falls 02464?

Among the 1,049 homes in Newton Upper Falls 02464, it is bigger than 86% of them (2,524 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1890 against a typical 1941). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 68 Mechanic St, Newton Upper Falls, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 68 Mechanic St, Newton Upper Falls, MA was $12,311. The county assessed it at $1,270,500.

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