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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

960 CHESTNUT ST

NEWTON, MA 02464
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,780 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.
4,030 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1830
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
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.$9,945 (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.$1,014,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$584,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$430,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$985,200

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.Two Family
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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
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
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(2)

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
Angier Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Charles E. Brown Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02464These 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.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.7.9%
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.3,773
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,268 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$129,956
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$177,427
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

960 Chestnut 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 90% of homes in Newton Upper Falls 02464
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Newton Upper Falls 02464
  • Among the oldest homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Newton Upper Falls 02464

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newton Upper Falls 02464.

Living area2,780 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,505 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size4,030 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1830
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 960 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewton Upper Falls 02464Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,780 ft²90% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,030 ft²6% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than18305% of homesalmost no homes

About 960 Chestnut St

How big is 960 Chestnut St, Newton, MA?

960 Chestnut St, Newton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,780 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 960 Chestnut St, Newton, MA built?

960 Chestnut St, Newton, MA was built in 1830, making it 196 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 960 Chestnut St, Newton, MA?

960 Chestnut St, Newton, MA is assigned to Angier 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 960 Chestnut St, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newton Upper Falls 02464?

Among the 1,049 homes in Newton Upper Falls 02464, it is bigger than 90% of them (2,780 ft² against a typical 1,505 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (4,030 ft² against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1830 against a typical 1941). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 960 Chestnut St, Newton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 960 Chestnut St, Newton, MA was $9,945. The county assessed it at $1,014,800.

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