Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $570,000 on Jun 1, 2011
20 RICKER TER
NEWTON, MA 02458
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,072 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.
1,160 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.
12
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.$570,000 · Jun 1, 2011
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,089 (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.$621,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$293,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$327,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$603,200
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.0.03
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.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.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%
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
20 Ricker Ter 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 87% of homes in Brighton
- Among the smallest lots in Newton 02458
- Older than 87% of homes in Brighton
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 area3,072 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,254 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 77% of homes nearby
Lot size1,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger
Smaller than almost all homes nearby
Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer
Newer than 36% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Brighton | Newton 02458 | Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 3,072 ft² | 87% of homes | 77% of homes | 86% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 1,160 ft² | 49% of homes | almost no homes | almost no homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1900 | 13% of homes | 36% of homes | 15% of homes |
About 20 Ricker Ter
When did 20 Ricker Ter, Newton, MA last sell?
20 Ricker Ter, Newton, MA last sold on Jun 1, 2011 for $570,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 20 Ricker Ter, Newton, MA?
20 Ricker Ter, Newton, MA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,072 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.
When was 20 Ricker Ter, Newton, MA built?
20 Ricker Ter, Newton, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.
How does 20 Ricker Ter, Newton, MA compare to other homes in Newton 02458?
Among the 3,665 homes in Newton 02458, it is bigger than 77% of them (3,072 ft² against a typical 2,254 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,160 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 36% 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 20 Ricker Ter, Newton, MA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Ricker Ter, Newton, MA was $6,089. The county assessed it at $621,300.
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- 16 Ricker Ter50 ft · 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,981 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
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