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Newton, known as the Garden City, is located six miles west of Boston. It lies within the so-called Boston Basin, a tiny structure of the Appalachian Mountain Range. Originally a part of Cambridge, Newton was settled in 630 and incorporated in 1688 with the first settlement in Newton Corner.
The Boston and Worcester Railroads established depots at what later became Newtonville and Auburndale in 1834. Newton is bounded on three sides by the Charles River and is a diverse community comprised of 14 villages, each with a unique character. The villages of Newton - listed alphabetically - are: Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Four Corners, Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newton Highlands, Newton Lower Falls, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, Nonantum, Oak Hill, Thomsonville and Waban. Newton is a vibrant community that is desirable as a place to live and work due to its proximity to Boston, nearness to various highway and public transportation systems, attractive neighborhoods and high property values, well-run municipal government, and a strong, nationally-recognized school system.
Newton has well maintained parks, bicycle and fitness trails, golf courses, a public pool and lake. From July through October there is an outdoor Farmer's Market. Newton has a new, state-of-the-art, award-winning Library which served 602,951 people in 1993, and is home to the Jackson Homestead Museum, one of 712 nationally-accredited museums (out of6,200 museums country-wide). Among the myriad arts and cultural organizations and activities, Newton has a Symphony Orchestra, resident theatre groups and an Arts in the Parks Program. Newton has been designated 1 of 3 cities nationwide to participate in a pilot tree bank, planting 6,800 seedlings. Newton has an extensive Institutional Network (I-Net) communications system which connects 63 municipal and institutional buildings, including all public schools. Newton was the recipient of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Heinz Foundation awards for being the first city in the Commonwealth to administer a mandatory curbside recycling program. 90% of residents recycle, reducing incinerated tonnage by 33% and saving $468,000 in 1993.
In 1993, Newton was one of 5 cities nationwide, with a population over 50,000, to receive the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Livability Award. In 1993, there were $3.8 million worth of public works projects in process.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
30 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
38 |
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8th Grade Math: |
28 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
39 |
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8th Grade Science: |
35 |
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4th Grade Math: |
21 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
52 |
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Spending/Student:
N/A
Average SAT scores:
1785
Student/Teacher Ratios:
12.2 to 1
Community
Population:83,829 Median Income in town: 105,289 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (property/violent):
Property: 2 / 1,000
Violent: 14 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
221
/ 185
/ 25
Median home price this year: $N/A Median home price last year: N/A
Median home price 5 yrs ago: N/A
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: N/A
Avg single family tax bill:
$6,831
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Auburndale (Framingham/Worcester Line)
Newtonville (Framingham/Worcester Line)
West Newton (Framingham/Worcester Line)
Subway info:
Green Line
Bus lines:
52, 59
Miles to Boston:
11
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
19
Rail time to Boston:
24
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,380,000
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Young, center entrance colonial. Magnificent custom kitchen, F.R., great for entertaining, opens out on huge deck with Jacuzzi. Large insulated windows, 2 1/2 baths. 5th bedroom on 3rd floor. Large stairway with great potential to expand (1440+sq.ft.) with cathedral ceiling. Easy living with full washer and dryer on the second floor, central vac, alarm, and sprinklers. Recessed lighting and custom window treatments.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$1,025,000
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Stunning one level unit at the Residences. Beautifully appointed throughout. large kitchen with eating area, opens to familyrm, with french doors to very private patio. Open diningrm/livrm with gas fireplace. French doors to library with Built-ins and richly paneled walls. Exquisite master suite with wonderful custom built-ins and luxurious master bath. Two car garage.Located in rear of building overlooking conservation land.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$669,900
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Carefully maintained home on a quiet street in Newton ctr. Convenient location (Newton Highland T-station: 10 min walking, Rt.9, I-128) Hardwood floor throughout. Well respected public school district (Countryside/Brown/Newton South High school) nicely landscaped and leveled backyard.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$739,000
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Stunning & new 8 room, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Townhouse. Open floor plan, finished 3rd floor and L/L, all gas, hardwood floors, granite & stainless Kitchen w/Island, central air, fireplace, patio and Garage. Walk to Xpress bus and park.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$699,000
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Outstanding newer construction Townhouse with approx: 2500 sq. ft. of living space. High ceilings, fireplaced livingroom, formal dinning room, family room and breakfast area. Smashing kitchen with all the latest amenities, glass sliders to private yard. Masterbedroom suite with cathederal ceiling loads of closet space oversized windows. Great Newton Corner location walk to everything minutes to Boston. One car garage and two outdoor spaces. A great place to live!!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$629,000
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Developer opportunity to rebuild and expand four bedroom center entry colonial house with wonderful curb appeal, front to back living room, and walk up 3rd floor play room & guest bedroom. House is situated on neighborly street with landscaped grounds and large 2 car garage. Short distance to highly acclaimed Bowen Elementary and Newton Centre village shopping and commuting amenities.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$339,000
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Set back from Boylston Street!!! Super location, condition and space. 3 bed/1 ba Newton condo with garage parking and a modern layout. This condo features 3 large bedrooms, a large updated kitchen, separate dining area, updated windows, renovated hardwood floors, skylights and updates in the bathroom. Giant Cathedral ceiling living room. 3 car parking (1 is garage). Private washer/dryer and lots of extra storage. Newer utilities. Needs nothing.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$650,000
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Stunning contemporary townhouse, bright,open, floorplan conducive to entertaining. Sparkling EIK w/new Amana refrigerator and Miele dishwasher,opens to spacious family room w/frpl. Formal dining room and deck off livingrm. Gracious master suite with huge walk-in closet,full bath and tray ceiling. 2nd bdrm has vaulted ceiling w/skylight, 3rd bdrm is sunny and spacious. 2009 Water heater. Deeded 2 car garage, great location. Walk to Whole foods, Cold Spring park and "T". Meticulously maintained.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$949,900
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Spacious center entrance colonial on a beautiful level lot with fenced yard. Two story entry foyer, fireplaced living room, kitchen with separate dining area and access to two car garage, family room with sliders to deck, formal dining room and first floor office. Grand master suite with bath, four additional bedrooms, family bath and laundry complete the second floor. Great potential in unfinished basement. Easy access to public transportation and schools. A real gem!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$612,000
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This West Newton home has a lovely yard with in ground pool - lining one year old. 3 bedrooms, first floor family room plus den and lower level playroom. Hardwood floors, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings are some of the ammenities. There is also a kitchenette in lower level suitable for in-laws. If there is a desire for the pool to be filled in, we can talk. No open houses - shown by appointment only.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,188,000
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5 Yrs young colonial in desirable neighbrhd. Quiet, family friendly CULDESAC amongst $1+mill new constr homes. Walk to NEWTON schools (steps to Solomon Schecter), shops, public transport, easy commute to Boston, Rt 9 & 128. Large open kitchen/family room. CHERRY cabinets, GRANITE countertops, HIGH END SS APPLIANCES. Plenty of storage in FINISHED BASEMENT AND ATTIC. Extra room in basement can be used as a 5th BR. Large flat front & back yards, w FENCE.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$899,000
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Located in a prime southside neighborhood, this 4/5 bedroom brick ranch sits on a 10,067 square foot lot. It has a two car garage, underground sprinklers, large eat in kitchen with skylights, bluestone patio, enclosed porch and aupair suite in the lower level. The lower level also has a beautiful frplc family room. Lots of storage. A great home for entertaining.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$998,900
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West Newton Hill Custom Built Center Entrance Colonial*Lovely detail:moldings, archways,French doors*Front to back fireplaced living room*Large formal dining room*hw floors*Central Air*Spacious eat-in kitchen w/china cabinet & bow window*Sunlit family room/office to balcony*Frpl playroom*Huge deck overlooks gorgeous professionally landscaped 1/3+ Acre*Located in a lovely cul-de-sac neighborhood*Easy walk to the Square for a great variety of restaurants, shops, movie theater,train & express bus!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$685,000
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Welcome to this slate roof, brick Colonial within walking distance to West Newton Square. This home includes beamed ceilings, fireplaced living room, lovely staircase & natural woods, c/a, 3.5 baths, 2 car detached garage. Great Value!
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$625,000
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INVESTMENT or OWNER OCCUPANCY WITH POTENTIAL TO GENERATE HIGH INCOME!!! Beautiful 2 Family Home on a quiet and well Maintained street in Newton's own Newtonville. Renovated Interior with Granite, New Windows and Refinished floors. 2 bedroom & 3 bedroom with large updated kitchens and baths, Large open Living Rooms and Dining Rooms / 2 Garage Parking Spaces and 3 other Off Street Spaces! Tenants Pay for their own Utilities! NOT YOUR AVERAGE 2 FAMILY DEAL! THIS WILL GO QUICKLY !!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$649,000
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PICTURE BOOK CAPE WITH MULTI-PANE WINDOWS ON A PEACEFUL ROADWAY JUST A FEW MINUTES TO THE "T". FEATURES INCLUDE UPDATED KITCHEN, SUBZERO REFRIGERATION AND RECESSED LIGHTING. THE HEATING SYSTEM IS FHA BY GAS AND THERE IS CENTRAL AIR. SPACIOUS 2ND FLOOR WITH NEWER ADDITION CONSISTS OF FAMILY ROOM AND TWO BEDROOMS - THERE IS SPACE FOR A MASTER BATH ON THE 2ND FLOOR. THE BASEMENT IS FINISHED WITH A MUD ROOM AND LAUNDRY ROOM - FISRT SHOWINGS SAT FROM 11-12 AND SUN 12-1
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,289,000
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1878 Victorian Colonial in historic Newton Upper Falls. Lovingly restored in and out. Outside reflects the original home with three covered porches and a circular drive. The interior renovation maintains the original elegance, but reflects today's living with open floor plan, stunning kitchen with granite & stainless steel appliances, family room, and library. Over 19,000 sq.ft. of level grounds with mature plantings.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$539,000
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Chestnut Grove! Feels like a home! Warm and inviting town house (ref MLS: 70938568 this is a condo) with high ceilings. 1st flr features fireplaced LR, formal dining room with French doors leading to a patio and well manicured grounds an eat in kitchen & half bath. The 2nd flr is comprised of a mstr suite w/bath & walk in closet, + 2 ad'l br's and bath. There is a 3rd floor loft style space plus a full lower level w/laundry. Parking for 2,c/a, mins to rt 128 and shops.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$769,000
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Opportunity to develop this mid century contemporary into your dream house.Located on a large and beautiful wooded lot this house offers renovation or demolition potential. Property sold as is.
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$769,000
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Opportunity for Contractors or Builders! Rarely available 1 acre parcel with 1950;s ranch in need to renovation or demolition. Potential for 2 lots with Special Permit.Plot plan available. Sold as is
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