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$485,776$453 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $300,000 on Jul 15, 2014

78 DALBY ST

NEWTON, MA 02458
Building report
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,073 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
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

$486K
$459K low$513K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Jul 15, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,436 (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.$457,800 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$457,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$436,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$565,630

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

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
Lincoln-Eliot Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Bigelow Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

78 Dalby 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 less than 97% of homes in Newton 02458
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Nonantum
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Nonantum
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in Newton 02458

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

This home
$454K$4.1M

This home is worth more than 3% 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.

Estimated value$485,776
CheaperTypical $1,267,698Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$453
CheaperTypical $649Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,073 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,255 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 78 Dalby St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNonantumNewton 02458Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$485,7764% of homes3% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$4534% of homes4% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,073 ft²9% of homes9% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac58% of homes45% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than191541% of homes45% of homes21% of homes

About 78 Dalby St

How much is 78 Dalby St, Newton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Dalby St, Newton, MA is $485,776 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $458,965 to $512,587. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Dalby St, Newton, MA last sell?

78 Dalby St, Newton, MA last sold on Jul 15, 2014 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Dalby St, Newton, MA?

78 Dalby St, Newton, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,073 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 78 Dalby St, Newton, MA built?

78 Dalby St, Newton, MA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 78 Dalby St, Newton, MA?

78 Dalby St, 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 78 Dalby St, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newton 02458?

Among the 3,665 homes in Newton 02458, it is worth more than 3% of them ($485,776 against a typical $1,267,698), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($453 against a typical $649), it is bigger than 9% of them (1,073 ft² against a typical 2,255 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1915 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 14% 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 78 Dalby St, Newton, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Dalby St, Newton, MA was $4,436. The county assessed it at $457,800.

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