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940 BOYLSTON ST

NEWTON, MA 02461
2
Baths
1,947 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$21,161 (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.$1,153,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$644,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$509,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,153,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Restaurant
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Zervas Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Oak Hill Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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

940 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 70% of homes in Newton Upper Falls
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Newton Highlands 02461
  • Newer than 82% 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.

Living area1,947 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,097 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1934Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 940 Boylston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton Upper FallsNewton Highlands 02461Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,947 ft²70% of homes43% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac66% of homes82% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than195856% of homes82% of homes50% of homes

About 940 Boylston St

How big is 940 Boylston St, Newton, MA?

940 Boylston St, Newton, MA has 2 bathrooms, 1,947 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 940 Boylston St, Newton, MA built?

940 Boylston St, Newton, MA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 940 Boylston St, Newton, MA?

940 Boylston St, Newton, MA is assigned to Zervas Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Oak Hill 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 940 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 43% of them (1,947 ft² against a typical 2,097 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1958 against a typical 1934). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 940 Boylston St, Newton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 940 Boylston St, Newton, MA was $21,161. The county assessed it at $1,153,800.

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