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FLORENCE ST

NEWTON, MA 02458
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,728 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.
4,285 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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.$171 (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.$17,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Unusable Land (Remnant, Steep, Etc.)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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.

H
Newton South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Bowen Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Oak Hill Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02458These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.2%
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.14,080
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,870 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$143,714
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$186,633
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

Florence 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.

  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Newton 02458
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Chestnut Hill
  • Older than 93% of homes in Chestnut Hill

How it measures up in Newton 02458

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newton 02458.

Living area1,728 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,242 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size4,285 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How Florence St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChestnut HillNewton 02458Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,728 ft²43% of homes31% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,285 ft²5% of homes10% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than19007% of homes35% of homes15% of homes

About Florence St

When did Florence St, Newton, MA last sell?

Florence St, Newton, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Florence St, Newton, MA?

Florence St, Newton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,728 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was Florence St, Newton, MA built?

Florence St, Newton, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve Florence St, Newton, MA?

Florence St, Newton, MA is assigned to Newton South High School (high), rated A+; Bowen Elementary School (elementary), 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 Florence St, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newton 02458?

Among the 3,665 homes in Newton 02458, it is bigger than 31% of them (1,728 ft² against a typical 2,242 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (4,285 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Florence St, Newton, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for Florence St, Newton, MA was $171. The county assessed it at $17,600.

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