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$1,088,996$662 / 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 85How 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

79 CARL ST

NEWTON, MA 02461
4
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,644 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
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.

Valuation

$1.1M
$928K low$1.3M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,879 (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.$906,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$804,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$879,600

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.0.13
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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 · 0.5 mi
M
Charles E. Brown Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02461These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
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.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.4.4%
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.6,024
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,729 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$173,592
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$235,614
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 Carl 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 79% of homes in Newton Highlands 02461
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Newton Highlands 02461
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Newton Highlands 02461
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Newton Highlands 02461

What homes are worth in Newton Highlands 02461

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

This home
$613K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Newton Highlands 02461.

How it measures up in Newton Highlands 02461

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newton Highlands 02461.

Estimated value$1,088,996
CheaperTypical $1,465,757Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$662
CheaperTypical $722Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,644 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,090 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1934Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 79 Carl St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton Highlands 02461Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,088,99621% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$66231% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,644 ft²28% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac12% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than197386% of homes67% of homes

About 79 Carl St

How much is 79 Carl St, Newton, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Carl St, Newton, MA is $1,088,996 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $927,523 to $1,250,469. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 79 Carl St, Newton, MA?

79 Carl St, Newton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,644 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 79 Carl St, Newton, MA built?

79 Carl St, Newton, MA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 Carl St, Newton, MA?

79 Carl St, Newton, 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 79 Carl St, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newton Highlands 02461?

Among the 2,267 homes in Newton Highlands 02461, it is worth more than 21% of them ($1,088,996 against a typical $1,465,757), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($662 against a typical $722), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,644 ft² against a typical 2,090 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1973 against a typical 1934). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 75% 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 Carl St, Newton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Carl St, Newton, MA was $8,879. The county assessed it at $906,000.

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