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Newtonville

Newtonville

Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts

Suffolk County 02458, 02460, 02465

$1,586,099 Average Value
$571 Average Price per Sq Ft
10 Homes For Sale

Historic homes and walkable downtown Newtonville

One of Newton’s 13 villages, Newtonville centers dense suburban streets of historic homes around a lively local commercial scene. “Newtonville has had something of a mini-Renaissance over the past decade,” says Kathy Krongel, a senior associate at Hammond Residential Real Estate in Chestnut Hill who lives in Newton. “It’s become much more of a hub for people wanting walkability and access to the commuter train.” A new mixed-use development along Washington Street and investment in Walnut Street’s infrastructure have revamped Newtonville’s small business district, positioning it as a common stop on walks to popular neighborhood parks and schools. Only 10 miles from Boston by car or commuter train, Newtonville offers a village lifestyle bolstered by excellent accessibility to the greater Boston area.

Historic Victorians are common along the streets of Newtonville.
Historic Victorians are common along the streets of Newtonville.
The area around Walnut St. in Newtonville is a mixture of condos, multifamilies and business.
The area around Walnut St. in Newtonville is a mixture of condos, multifamilies and business.
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Creative historic houses and occasional new builds

Historic single-family homes come in countless styles popular throughout the 19th and early 20th century in Newtonville. Sprawling Queen Anne and Tudor Revival houses are common finds, standing beside neighbors with historic revival details spanning from picturesque to classical. Multi-family offerings can also be found in Newtonville, with a handful of townhouses, duplexes and converted single-family homes providing condo options. Condo prices range from $750,000 to nearly $2 million, depending on whether the unit is in a historic building or a rarer new build. Single-family options typically run from $1.1 million to $2 million, though they can reach as high as $6 million when homes are exceptionally new, creatively constructed, spacious or on plots of over an acre. While sidewalks run along Newtonville’s connective roads and dead-end streets, they become narrower and sparser on hillier roads further south.

This beautiful Tudor sits high on a hill giving the residents a wide view over Newtonville.
This beautiful Tudor sits high on a hill giving the residents a wide view over Newtonville.
The residential streets of Newtonville are a mixture of multifamily and large single family home
The residential streets of Newtonville are a mixture of multifamily and large single family home
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Walkable businesses along Walnut and Washington

“I live in Newton Centre, but I find myself coming to Newtonville to shop. It's not too congested, but there’s always people eating at the different restaurants or walking to the eye doctor and grocery store,” says Krongel. Newtonville’s walkable commercial hub stretches along sidewalks on Washington Street and Walnut Street, connecting first-floor businesses in a new mixed-use development like Fuji at Newton and Chase Bank to longer standing favorites like Cabot’s Icecream & Restaurant which serves diner staples and extravagant sundaes in a nostalgic red, black and white interior. Widened sidewalks and an influx of public benches have increased the charm and walkability of downtown Newtonville, attracting locals to attend yoga classes or sip coffee down the street from home. Residents also have chain options for daily essentials, like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, which sit east and west down Washington Street. Star Market also has a location in the area, most notable for its unique architecture – the supermarket is built out over the Massachusetts Turnpike, called Mass Pike by locals, positioning shoppers above the busy freeway.

Enjoy a walk around Walnut St. in Newtonville to browse the many local shops and restaurants.
Enjoy a walk around Walnut St. in Newtonville to browse the many local shops and restaurants.
Bustling Walnut St. in Newtonville offers many great dining and shopping options.
Bustling Walnut St. in Newtonville offers many great dining and shopping options.
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Several beautiful murals grace the brick walls around Newtonville.
Several beautiful murals grace the brick walls around Newtonville.

Newtonville Village Day

Each year, the Newtonville Area Council shuts down Walnut Street for Newtonville Village Day, a street fair where the village celebrates its community. Kids get their faces painted and chalk bright murals on streets and sidewalks among booths featuring local vendors, food, live music and a ceremonial cake-cutting by the mayor.

Highly rated Newton Public Schools

Newton’s excellent public schools drive the real estate market throughout the region, and Newtonville’s schools are no exception. Kids in Newtonville attend Cabot Elementary School, F. A. Day Middle School and Newton North High School, each of which score an A or higher on Niche. High schoolers who will be the first in their families to attend college can join Transitioning Together, a mentorship program which supports students and families in applying for college.

Cabot Elementary School in Newton serves students in grades K-5.
Cabot Elementary School in Newton serves students in grades K-5.
F.A. Middle School educates children in 6th through 8th grade.
F.A. Middle School educates children in 6th through 8th grade.
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Newtonville parks and Bullough’s Pond

Newtonville is speckled with small, grassy pocket parks and larger green spaces accessible by car or a short walk down the sidewalk. Locals play tennis on the eight courts at Newton North Tennis Courts, and kayaking and nature walks on grassy paths are popular at the serene Bullough’s Pond. Cabot Park is Newtonville’s ultimate family park destination, with amenities like an off-leash dog park, sandy toddler playground and basketball courts spanning the grassy field near Cabot Elementary School.

Washington Park offers a nice area to walk just off the busy streets of Newtonville.
Washington Park offers a nice area to walk just off the busy streets of Newtonville.
A young man tries to work out what's biting at Bullough's Pond near Newtonville.
A young man tries to work out what's biting at Bullough's Pond near Newtonville.
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Commuting via commuter rail and Mass Pike

Mass Pike, bisects Newtonville in a trench below street level in Newtonville proper, sending commuters on a 10-mile drive into downtown Boston. The Newtonville Station of the MBTA commuter train provides a 25-minute ride into South Station, and MBTA bus service can also be accessed at stops along Walnut Street and Washington Street.

I-90 runs right through Newtonville
I-90 runs right through Newtonville
From right in the middle of Newtonville, the MBTA gives easy access to Boston and the suburbs.
From right in the middle of Newtonville, the MBTA gives easy access to Boston and the suburbs.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International

21 min drive

Train

Newtonville

Bus

Walnut St & Page Rd

Bus

Washington St & Court St

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Walnut St & Mill St

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Washington St & Lowell Ave

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Washington St & Craft St

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Walnut St & Watertown St

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Walnut St & Commonwealth Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Newtonville US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,400,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,702,500
Median Townhouse Price
$1,949,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$750,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$495,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$571
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
53
Months of Supply
2.30
Median List Price
$1,420,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,536
Median Year Built
1922
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,735
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,970
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,495
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
849
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
6,212
Median Age
43
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$159,782
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$185,963

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
84.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
56.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
53''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

36 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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