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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential

949 WASHINGTON ST

NEWTON, MA 02460
8
Beds
6
Baths
5,341 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
20
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.$13,234 (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.$1,350,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$773,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$576,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,311,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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.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.

H
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
F. A. Day Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Horace Mann Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02460These 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.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

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.3.9%
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.8,580
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,537 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$157,605
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$203,173
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

949 Washington 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 largest homes in Newtonville 02460
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Newtonville 02460
  • Older than 97% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Newtonville 02460

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newtonville 02460.

Living area5,341 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,184 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 949 Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewtonvilleNewtonville 02460Middlesex County
Living areabigger than5,341 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac60% of homes68% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than18705% of homes4% of homes3% of homes

About 949 Washington St

How big is 949 Washington St, Newton, MA?

949 Washington St, Newton, MA has 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5,341 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 949 Washington St, Newton, MA built?

949 Washington St, Newton, MA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 949 Washington St, Newton, MA?

949 Washington St, Newton, MA is assigned to Newton North High School (high), rated A+; F. A. Day Middle School (middle), rated A; Horace Mann Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Newton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 949 Washington St, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newtonville 02460?

Among the 2,653 homes in Newtonville 02460, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,341 ft² against a typical 2,184 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1870 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 949 Washington St, Newton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 949 Washington St, Newton, MA was $13,234. The county assessed it at $1,350,400.

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