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$588,236$539 / 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 92How 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 $325,000 on Jul 20, 2005

79 BORDER ST

WEST NEWTON, MA 02465
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,091 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.
1,694 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$588K
$540K low$637K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$325,000 · Jul 20, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,932 (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.$509,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$509,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$484,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$624,245

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.9 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
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
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.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
Burr Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
F. A. Day Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02465These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.97%
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.4.6%
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.13,311
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,877 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$170,293
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$229,449
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

79 Border 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in West Newton 02465
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in West Newton 02465
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in West Newton 02465
  • Among the smallest lots in West Newton 02465
  • Older than 95% of homes in Middlesex County

What homes are worth in West Newton 02465

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

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$645K$5.2M

This home is worth less than almost all homes in West Newton 02465.

How it measures up in West Newton 02465

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Newton 02465.

Estimated value$588,236
CheaperTypical $1,332,230Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$539
CheaperTypical $694Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,091 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,145 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size1,694 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 79 Border St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Newton 02465Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$588,236almost no homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53911% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,091 ft²5% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,694 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than188011% of homes5% of homes

About 79 Border St

How much is 79 Border St, West Newton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Border St, West Newton, MA is $588,236 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $539,713 to $636,759. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Border St, West Newton, MA last sell?

79 Border St, West Newton, MA last sold on Jul 20, 2005 for $325,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 8 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 Border St, West Newton, MA?

79 Border St, West Newton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,091 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 79 Border St, West Newton, MA built?

79 Border St, West Newton, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 Border St, West Newton, MA?

79 Border St, West Newton, MA is assigned to Burr Elementary School (elementary), rated A; F. A. Day 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 79 Border St, West Newton, MA compare to other homes in West Newton 02465?

Among the 3,799 homes in West Newton 02465, it is worth more than almost none of them ($588,236 against a typical $1,332,230), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($539 against a typical $694), it is bigger than 5% of them (1,091 ft² against a typical 2,145 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,694 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1880 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 24% 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 79 Border St, West Newton, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Border St, West Newton, MA was $4,932. The county assessed it at $509,000.

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