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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $975,000 on May 27, 2022

156 RIVER ST

NEWTON, MA 02465
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,984 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.$975,000 · May 27, 2022
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$780,000
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP · P · recorded May 27, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,578 (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.$875,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$613,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$262,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$875,300

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.0.12
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

Transaction History(3)

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
Burr Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
F. A. Day Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Newton North High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Newton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02465These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.97%
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.4.6%
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.13,311
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,877 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$170,293
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$229,449
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

156 River 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Auburndale
  • Older than 95% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in West Newton 02465

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Newton 02465.

Living area1,984 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,154 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 156 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAuburndaleWest Newton 02465Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,984 ft²43% of homes44% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac10% of homes12% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than188013% of homes11% of homes5% of homes

About 156 River St

When did 156 River St, Newton, MA last sell?

156 River St, Newton, MA last sold on May 27, 2022 for $975,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 156 River St, Newton, MA?

156 River St, Newton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,984 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 156 River St, Newton, MA built?

156 River St, Newton, MA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 156 River St, Newton, MA?

156 River St, Newton, MA is assigned to Burr Elementary School (elementary), rated A; F. A. Day Middle School (middle), rated A; Newton North 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 156 River St, Newton, MA compare to other homes in West Newton 02465?

Among the 3,799 homes in West Newton 02465, it is bigger than 44% of them (1,984 ft² against a typical 2,154 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1880 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 156 River St, Newton, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 156 River St, Newton, MA was $8,578. The county assessed it at $875,300.

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