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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:
$11,431
Average SAT scores:
1762
Student/Teacher Ratios:
11.9 to 1
Community
Population:83,271 Median Income in town: $104,493 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 10.9 / 1,000
Violent: 1.2 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
125
/ 74
/ 22
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $710,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $743,500
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -5%
Avg single family tax bill:
$7,641
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:
$849,900
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Classic all brick Newton Centre colonial with park views. Stunning entry foyer leads to living room with fireplace, rich wood paneling, formal dining room with fireplace, first floor den and spacious kitchen with original pantry and breakfast room. Lovely master bedroom suite with fireplace, bathroom and walk in closet. Two additional bedrooms and family bath. Third floor bedroom. Central ac,corner lot, level back yard, garage, walk to Newton Centre, transportation & shopping.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$539,000
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Adorable 3-bed, 1.5 bath side-entrance Colonial features a large eat-in kitchen, living room with fireplace and an enclosed porch. First floor has great flow. Nice details such as hardwood floors, crown molding and wainscotting. Unfinished basement offers expansion possibilities. Lovely back yard and one-car garage. Location is phenomenal - the home is located on a pretty dead-end street around the corner from Burr School, close to the Auburndale center, highways, parks and more.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,825,000
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West Newton Hill is the site for this exquisite renovation of a classic 1928 Tudor infused with light & warmth! New custom chef's kitchen by SieMatic, Thermador & Fisher & Paykel appliances, all new systems, roof & windows, heated 2 car gar with lifts for 2 more cars. Stunning master suite w sumptuous bath featuring limestone heated floors, ash cabinetry& fabulous closet. Pretty corner lot with private fenced yard. The warmth & charm of yesterday renovated with taste-ready for today's lifestyles
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$849,000
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Spacious New Construction Single Family Townhome 4000 sq. ft of open living space. Walk to shops, train, & village. Cherry, granite, stainless, large eat in kitchen, fireplaced family room, french doors to stone patio & private yard, 4 large bedrooms, 5 granite/tile baths, master w/luxury bath w/his & hers walk in dressing rooms, high 9 ft ceilings, sparkling hardwood floors, crown mouldings, wainscoting throughout, finished rec room, central a/c, central vac, security, irrigation, 2 car garage.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$735,000
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Spacious contemporary 3-story open floor plan home which is perfect for entertaining. All rooms with lots of sunlight and closet space. Very cozy family room with fireplace. Great deck for grilling. Beautiful shiny hardwood floors throughout. MUST SEE master bedroom with a huge walk in closet and gorgeous marble tiled bath and jacuzzi. Finished basement offers additional playroom with direct access to the 2 car garage. Near 128, Rt 9 & Masspike. Walking distance to D Green line. PRICED TO SELL!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,348,000
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New Construction Contemp Colonial in Waban, nestled on a quiet side st. Come view the Model Home well under construction, located beside 15 Coyne rd, 4400 +/- s.f of living area,11 rooms, 5 bed, 4.5 bath, high end finishes throughout., 15 Coyne Road is scheduled to break ground in the spring of 2012. A special opportunity to customize your new Home.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$679,000
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Bank owned large 3-family in West Newton priced to sell. All contracts/offers subject to Seller approval and any offers or counter offers by Seller are not binding unless the entire agreement is ratified by all parties. $75 buyer paid doc fee at closing. Property being sold as is and as occupied. Buyer responsible for occupants and belongings. 2nd fl TAW, 3rd fl lease thru 6/12; both may like to stay as tenants. Do not bother occupants. First floor and bsmt available for first showing.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,195,000
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Just Listed!!! Fabulous 2010 renovation of this pristine 4 bedroom colonial in great Newtonville neighborhood. Gorgeous kitchen addition with induction cooktop, farmers sink on generous island, cathedral ceiling. Radiant heat throughout mudroom, kitchen and all baths. All new plumbing, hot water, A/C. Beautiful level yard with mature plantings. Great proximity to Newtonville shops, transportation and schools. 2 car garage. Finishable basement playroom with fantastic natural light.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$849,000
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Sought after Newton Highlands. Tastefully updated 4 BR, 3.5 Ba 1930 Colonial on nicely landscaped level lot. Living Room with fireplace, bay windows & window seat. Elegant Dining Room with double corner built-ins, bay windows & window seat. Beautifully redone sleek Eat-In-kitchen. 3 Bedrooms on 2nd level & stunning updated Master Bath & modern family bath. 4th Bedroom and newer third full bath on 3rd floor. Lower level Playroom & fireplace. C/A, Convenient to shops, T & local Public Schools.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,200,000
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Sprawling ten room stone front Contemporary home with two story foyer, large windows, many rooms on the first floor including three bedrooms and three bathrooms, living room with fireplace, spacious familyroom with fireplace and glass doors overlooking the large level lot, formal diningroom, granite kitchen, deck. Laundry, home office. There are two bedrooms on the second floor including a large master suite with walk-in closet, balcony, four piece bathroom. Finished basement. Two-car garage.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$659,800
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Newton Center - presenting a young 1980 colonial meticulously upgraded and ready for new owners! This home offers beautifully presented rooms all well sized & thoughtfully updated. Kitch. delights with granite flrs, recessed lights...3 levels of living with large finished LL. Family room opens to a deck overlooking the smartly manicured open yard serviced by 3 zone sprinkler system. HW flrs, roof 06?,new windows, furnace, A/C, newly painted 2012! Quiet yet walk to library & T OH 01/22 2-3:30
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,595,000
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Located in choice Farlow Hill this architecturally distinguished 14 room Colonial Revival residence is classically designed with magnificent details, 9 foot ceilings and a sense of long established grandeur. Fireplaces in entry foyer, library & kitchen make this home ideal for grand entertaining or intimate family gatherings. Beautifully crafted original appointments and quality craftsmanship is evident throughout the house. Lovely 3 season porch. Convenient to Boston, Cambridge & Logan Airport.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$949,000
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The Farm at Chestnut Hill. Beautiful 6 room condo with fabulous views of the woods. Great open floor plan with loads of light, large lovely kitchen, spacious balcony, updated baths and heated garage. Wonderful amenities including: a gracious clubhouse overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens and pond, exercise room, sauna/steam, tennis courts, heated swimming pool and more.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$425,000
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2 BEDROOM 2 FULL BATH IN MINT IMMACULATE CONDITION AT THE DESIRABLE TOWERS OF CHESTNUT HILL .WITH ONE GOOD INDOOR SPACES #675. --FULL SERVICE LUXURY BUILDING WITH 24 HOUR CONCIERGE SERVICES. MANY AMENETIES - INDOOR SWIMMING POOL,EXERCISE ROOM,TENNIS COURTS & FUNCTION ROOMS. ADJACENT TO THE CHESTNUT HILL MALL. MEDICAL AREAS. NEAR MAJOR ROUTES. ON SITE MANAGEMENT.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$859,000
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Large, charming deleaded 2 family in desirable neighborhood of Newton Centre! The 1st floor unit has a heated sunroom, wooden flrs, beautiful beamed ceiling, wood burning fplc, separate dining rm with built-ins and high ceilings throughout. The second unit is on 2 lvls with spac rooms, 4 bd rms, enclosed screened porch, deck, Grt expan. potential, storage & walkout basement, washer and dryer hookups in each unit, newer roof, conven. to Newton Ctr & Highlands T, schools, shops, & major routes!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$335,000
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This six room antique home is sited on over 6,000+ square foot lot, featuring spacious living and dining room, eat in kitchen and three bedrooms. This home awaits your architectural and decorating vision to transform this property into your dream home being sold "As Is".
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,549,000
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Outstanding 2010/2011 reconstruction/renovation of a 5 bedroom/3.5 designer bath Waban Victorian w/luxury finishes throughout. State of art kitchen w/marble counters and custom walnut butcher block island flows into vaulted ceiling fam rm w/gas fireplace. Bright living rm, formal dr, study, laundry and powder rm. 2nd flr has master w/ lux ensuite bath. 2 additional bdrms and fam bath. 3rd flr features 2 bdrms, bath & office. Wrap around porch,flagstone patio & 2 car grg. Nr Angier, T and Waban
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$2,350,000
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PRICED TO SELL! Best Value in Newton Centre! From the moment you drive up to this beautifully designed property you know you are somewhere special. In the heart of Newton Centre, this environmentally conscience home features gracious entertaining spaces, kids' homework center, theatre, gym, game room + ELEVATOR. All bedrooms have en-suite baths. Systems include Geo-Thermal Heating + Cooling for comfort and minimal utility bills. Walk to Shops, Restaurants + Houses of Worship. Mason Rice Schoo
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$799,000
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FANTASTIC WABAN 15,000 SQ. FT. FLAT LOT AVAILABLE TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOUSE. THIS LOT SITS BETWEEN TWO CLASSIC VICTORIAN HOMES AND IS LESS THAN A 1/2 MILE TO THE T, RESTAURANTS, SHOPS, ANGIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND THE WABAN NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB. THIS LOCATION IS QUICK ACCESS TO ROUTE 9, 128 AND MASS PIKE.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$879,000
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Timeless architecture in this historically significant landmark Georgian Revival brick building. Unmatched artistic form including tall arched windows, 13-25 foot ceilings, custom finishes, granite countertops, warm wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, laundry in-unit, gas fireplace and oak floors. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms plus a study. 1 garage space #5 and 1 outdoor space #11. Parking spaces are deeded. Ample storage room in-unit.
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