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$1,869,902$843 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

686 BEACON ST

NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,219 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.9M
$1.8M low$2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,424 (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.$1,369,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,154,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$215,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,559,615

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.38 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.Single Family Residence
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.0.37
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
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, Attached
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
Bowen Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Charles E. Brown Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02459These 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.67
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 100.69

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,235
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,484 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$196,910
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$263,085
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.57%

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How this home compares

686 Beacon 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.

  • Worth more than 94% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Newton Centre
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Newton Centre
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Newton Centre

What homes are worth in Newton Center 02459

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

This home
$597K$4.5M

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Newton Center 02459.

How it measures up in Newton Center 02459

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newton Center 02459.

Estimated value$1,869,902
CheaperTypical $1,819,268Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$843
CheaperTypical $760Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area2,219 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,389 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 686 Beacon St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton CentreNewton Center 02459Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,869,90249% of homes53% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$84377% of homes72% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than2,219 ft²35% of homes42% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac85% of homes78% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than193578% of homes43% of homes34% of homes

About 686 Beacon St

How much is 686 Beacon St, Newton Center, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 Beacon St, Newton Center, MA is $1,869,902 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,752,833 to $1,986,971. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 Beacon St, Newton Center, MA last sell?

686 Beacon St, Newton Center, MA last sold on Jul 12, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 686 Beacon St, Newton Center, MA?

686 Beacon St, Newton Center, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,219 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 686 Beacon St, Newton Center, MA built?

686 Beacon St, Newton Center, MA was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 686 Beacon St, Newton Center, MA?

686 Beacon St, Newton Center, MA is assigned to Bowen Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Newton South High School (high), rated A+; Charles E. Brown Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Newton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 686 Beacon St, Newton Center, MA compare to other homes in Newton Center 02459?

Among the 5,967 homes in Newton Center 02459, it is worth more than 53% of them ($1,869,902 against a typical $1,819,268), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($843 against a typical $760), it is bigger than 42% of them (2,219 ft² against a typical 2,389 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1935 against a typical 1945). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 94% 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 686 Beacon St, Newton Center, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Beacon St, Newton Center, MA was $13,424. The county assessed it at $1,369,800.

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