The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02460 sells for about $1,124,300, or $613 per square foot.
Prices are up +9.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 20 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,383 a month.
ZIP 02460 — Newton
The housing market in 02460 remains highly competitive with strong price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by the area's exceptional school quality and proximity to Boston, though specific ZIP-level metrics for rent and tax rates are not currently published. Market conditions reflect a stable, high-demand environment for residential real estate.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking high-quality schools, historic character, and convenient transit access to Boston.
Median prices moved up 9.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 20 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 4.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 02460, Middlesex County, MA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Newton consistently ranks as one of the safest communities in Massachusetts with crime rates significantly lower than the state and national averages.
The area is served by the highly-regarded Newton Public Schools district, which is consistently ranked among the top-performing systems in Massachusetts.
The area faces moderate risk from severe winter weather and localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Charles River, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient.
The area benefits from proximity to major Boston-area employment hubs and ongoing transit-oriented development within the city of Newton.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents have excellent access to the MBTA Commuter Rail and Green Line, providing direct transit links to downtown Boston and the Longwood Medical Area.
The area features extensive access to local parks, the Charles River greenway, and the vibrant shopping and dining districts of Newtonville and Newton Centre.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by the area's proximity to Boston and top-tier educational institutions.
The local economy is anchored by professional services, education, and healthcare, with significant employment spillover from the nearby Boston and Cambridge innovation clusters.
The area is served by the MBTA Commuter Rail (Framingham/Worcester Line) and multiple bus routes, with easy access to the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90).
Ongoing development focuses on transit-oriented, mixed-use projects near village centers to increase housing density and improve walkability.
Parcels are subject to the Newton Public Schools district and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with coastal New England weather patterns.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.68 mi
- Kimball Farm Westford4.619.1 mi
- Apex Entertainment Marlborough4.419.3 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.58.3 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.57.9 mi
- Fenway Park4.85.6 mi
- TD Garden4.67.5 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.617.9 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.58.2 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.910.9 mi
- Fenway Park4.85.6 mi
- Boston Common4.77.2 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.85.8 mi
- New England Aquarium4.48.1 mi
- Harvard Square4.64.9 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.85.8 mi
- Boston Public Library4.86.6 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.75.6 mi
- Museum of Science4.77.1 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.68 mi
- Boston Common4.77.2 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.46.7 mi
- Public Garden4.87 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.86.6 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.85.2 mi
- Community Boating, Inc.4.66.9 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.96.2 mi
- Atlantic Wharf4.67.9 mi
- Constitution Marina4.67.7 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.910.9 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.610.8 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.93.5 mi
- George Wright4.56.6 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course41.9 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.37.8 mi
- Burlington Mall4.49.4 mi
- Natick Mall4.59.6 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.56.4 mi
- Quincy Market4.57.8 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.110.2 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.510.3 mi
- The Lounge3.49.9 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.19.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic commercial district featuring local boutiques, cafes, and restaurants.
A major municipal park facility offering athletic fields, tennis courts, and playground space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.