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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1 on Mar 13, 2007

896 BOYLSTON ST

NEWTON, MA 02461
6
Beds
8
Baths
3,183 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1888
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
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 · Mar 13, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,569 (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.$1,078,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$612,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$465,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,047,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.33
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(6)

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
H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Charles E. Brown Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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

896 Boylston 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 95% of homes in Newton Upper Falls
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Newton Highlands 02461
  • Older than 94% of homes in Middlesex County

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.

Living area3,183 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,089 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1888
OlderTypical 1933Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 896 Boylston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton Upper FallsNewton Highlands 02461Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,183 ft²95% of homes87% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac67% of homes83% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than188818% of homes8% of homes6% of homes

About 896 Boylston St

When did 896 Boylston St, Newton, MA last sell?

896 Boylston St, Newton, MA last sold on Mar 13, 2007 for $1, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 896 Boylston St, Newton, MA?

896 Boylston St, Newton, MA has 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 3,183 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 896 Boylston St, Newton, MA built?

896 Boylston St, Newton, MA was built in 1888, making it 138 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 896 Boylston St, Newton, MA?

896 Boylston St, Newton, MA is assigned to Countryside 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 896 Boylston St, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newton Highlands 02461?

Among the 2,267 homes in Newton Highlands 02461, it is bigger than 87% of them (3,183 ft² against a typical 2,089 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1888 against a typical 1933). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 896 Boylston St, Newton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 896 Boylston St, Newton, MA was $10,569. The county assessed it at $1,078,500.

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