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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $830,000 on Mar 13, 2017

96 JOHN ST

NEWTON CENTER, MA 02459
6
Beds
4
Baths
3,182 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$830,000 · Mar 13, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$21,972 (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.$2,267,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$896,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,370,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,159,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,778,378

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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
Bowen Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Oak Hill Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02459These 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.67
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 100.69

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,235
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,484 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$196,910
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$263,085
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.57%

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How this home compares

96 John 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 88% of homes in Thompsonville
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Newton Center 02459
  • Among the newest homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Newton Center 02459

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newton Center 02459.

Living area3,182 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,397 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1945Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 96 John St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThompsonvilleNewton Center 02459Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,182 ft²88% of homes76% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac20% of homes12% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than202098% of homes98% of homesalmost all homes

About 96 John St

When did 96 John St, Newton Center, MA last sell?

96 John St, Newton Center, MA last sold on Mar 13, 2017 for $830,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 96 John St, Newton Center, MA?

96 John St, Newton Center, MA has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,182 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 96 John St, Newton Center, MA built?

96 John St, Newton Center, MA was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 96 John St, Newton Center, MA?

96 John St, Newton Center, MA is assigned to Bowen Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Newton South High School (high), rated A+; Oak Hill 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 96 John St, Newton Center, MA compare to other homes in Newton Center 02459?

Among the 5,967 homes in Newton Center 02459, it is bigger than 76% of them (3,182 ft² against a typical 2,397 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2020 against a typical 1945). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 96 John St, Newton Center, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 96 John St, Newton Center, MA was $21,972. The county assessed it at $2,267,500.

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