521 California St
Newton, MA 02460
3 bd 2 ba 1,945 sqft Built 1930 Lot 7,696 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$890,000
Dec 15, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | Sold | $890,000 | MLS #72914923 |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Listed | $859,000 | MLS #72914923 |
| Jul 12, 1994 | Sold | $219,900 | Public Record |
| Mar 25, 1994 | Sold | $231,677 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $253,900 | $701,700 | $955,600 | $9,365 |
| 2024 | $246,500 | $681,300 | $927,800 | $9,055 |
| 2023 | $240,900 | $515,100 | $756,000 | $7,696 |
| 2022 | $193,000 | $476,900 | $669,900 | $7,047 |
| 2021 | $182,100 | $449,900 | $632,000 | $6,800 |
| 2020 | $182,100 | $449,900 | $632,000 | $6,598 |
| 2019 | $176,800 | $436,800 | $613,600 | $6,412 |
| 2018 | $174,500 | $393,300 | $567,800 | $6,144 |
| 2017 | $164,700 | $371,000 | $535,700 | $5,957 |
| 2016 | $154,000 | $346,700 | $500,700 | $5,698 |
| 2015 | $143,900 | $324,000 | $467,900 | $5,432 |
| 2014 | $147,800 | $297,000 | $444,800 | $5,391 |
| 2006 | $184,300 | $267,500 | $451,800 | $4,229 |
| 2005 | $175,500 | $254,800 | $430,300 | $4,079 |
| 2004 | $197,300 | $198,500 | $395,800 | $4,037 |
| 2003 | $176,200 | $177,200 | $353,400 | $3,859 |
Property facts
Year built
1930
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,945 sqft
Lot size
7,696 sqft
ZIP code
02460
City
Newton
Street
California St
Coordinates
42.36191, -71.20928
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$5,641
Gross rental yield
7.61%
Implied cap rate
4.94%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 521 California St last sell?
521 California St most recently sold on Dec 15, 2021 for $890,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 521 California St?
The most recent total assessment for 521 California St (year 2025) is $955,600 with $9,365 in property tax.
How does 521 California St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 7.4% above the last sale price of $890,000.
When was 521 California St built?
521 California St was built in 1930.
How does 521 California St compare to others on California St?
We track 8 other properties on California St. Browse the list under "Other properties on California St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 521 California St?
521 California St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,945 sqft, 7,696 sqft lot single_family.
Is 521 California St a flip candidate?
No — 521 California St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 521 California St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 521 California St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.8%
Implied 1-yr
+3.4%
2026 Q3
$1.49M
2026 Q4
$1.49M
ZIP 02460 — Median Price History + Forecast
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