56 Taft Ave
Newton, MA 02465
3 bd 2 ba 1,260 sqft Built 1945 Lot 4,768 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$790,000
Jan 24, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2022 | Sold | $790,000 | MLS #72924079 |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Listed | $749,000 | MLS #72924079 |
| Dec 17, 2002 | Sold | $456,000 | Public Record |
| Nov 15, 2000 | Sold | $350,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 23, 1995 | Sold | $240,000 | Public Record |
| Aug 1, 1989 | Sold | $185,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $79,200 | $614,800 | $694,000 | $7,065 |
| 2022 | $73,300 | $569,300 | $642,600 | $6,760 |
| 2021 | $69,100 | $537,100 | $606,200 | $6,523 |
| 2020 | $69,100 | $537,100 | $606,200 | $6,329 |
| 2019 | $67,000 | $521,500 | $588,500 | $6,150 |
| 2018 | $70,500 | $472,200 | $542,700 | $5,872 |
| 2017 | $66,500 | $445,500 | $512,000 | $5,693 |
| 2016 | $62,100 | $416,400 | $478,500 | $5,445 |
| 2015 | $58,000 | $389,200 | $447,200 | $5,192 |
| 2014 | $68,300 | $355,900 | $424,200 | $5,141 |
| 2006 | $194,300 | $244,500 | $438,800 | $4,107 |
| 2005 | $185,000 | $232,900 | $417,900 | $3,962 |
| 2004 | $184,700 | $208,100 | $392,800 | $4,007 |
| 2003 | $164,900 | $185,800 | $350,700 | $3,830 |
Property facts
Year built
1945
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,260 sqft
Lot size
4,768 sqft
ZIP code
02465
City
Newton
Street
Taft Ave
Coordinates
42.36227, -71.22381
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$3,654
Gross rental yield
5.55%
Implied cap rate
3.61%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 56 Taft Ave last sell?
56 Taft Ave most recently sold on Jan 24, 2022 for $790,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 56 Taft Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 56 Taft Ave (year 2023) is $694,000 with $7,065 in property tax.
How does 56 Taft Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 12.2% below the last sale price of $790,000.
When was 56 Taft Ave built?
56 Taft Ave was built in 1945.
How does 56 Taft Ave compare to others on Taft Ave?
We track 3 other properties on Taft Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Taft Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 56 Taft Ave?
56 Taft Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,260 sqft, 4,768 sqft lot single_family.
Is 56 Taft Ave a flip candidate?
No — 56 Taft Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 56 Taft Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 56 Taft Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.3%
Implied 1-yr
+1.1%
2026 Q1
$2.83M
2026 Q2
$2.84M
ZIP 02465 — Median Price History + Forecast
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