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Newtonville

Newtonville

$1,564,601 Average Value
$594 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.
Walnut St. in Newtonville is a mixture of condos, multifamily homes, and businesses.
Walnut St. in Newtonville is a mixture of condos, multifamily homes, and businesses.
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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.

Some Tudor homes sit high on a hills, giving the residents a wide view over Newtonville.
Some Tudor homes sit high on a hills, giving the residents a wide view over Newtonville.
The residential streets of Newtonville are a mixture of multifamily and single family homes.
The residential streets of Newtonville are a mixture of multifamily and single family homes.
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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 Ice Cream & 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.

Residents enjoy a walk around Walnut St. in Newtonville to browse the local shops.
Residents enjoy a walk around Walnut St. in Newtonville to browse the local shops.
Bustling Walnut St. in Newtonville offers many dining and shopping options.
Bustling Walnut St. in Newtonville offers many dining and shopping options.
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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.

Newtonville Village Day is an annual celebration of the community.
Newtonville Village Day is an annual celebration of the community.
Newtonville Village Day hosts live music, local food vendors, and other community events.
Newtonville Village Day hosts live music, local food vendors, and other community events.
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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 and scores an A on Niche.
F.A. Middle School educates children in 6th through 8th grade and scores an A on Niche.
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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 green space and walking trails in Newtonville.
Washington Park offers green space and walking trails in Newtonville.
Residents head to Bullough's Pond near Newtonville for fishing and water access.
Residents head to Bullough's Pond near Newtonville for fishing and water access.
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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 connects Newtonville residents to Boston and the greater suburban area.
I-90 connects Newtonville residents to Boston and the greater suburban area.
The MBTA gives easy access to Boston and the suburbs from Newtonville.
The MBTA gives easy access to Boston and the suburbs from Newtonville.
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Transit

Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International

21 min drive

Train

Newtonville

Bus

Walnut St & Page Rd

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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

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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,570
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1923
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,745
Significantly above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,983
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,477
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
894
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
31
Median Rent
$3,612
Median Single Family Home Rent
$5,500
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$5,800
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,250
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,350
Median Condo Rent
$3,300
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,200

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
$79,601
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

Moderately friendly

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Moderately friendly

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Fairly friendly

Transit Score®

50 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Newtonville
Elissa Rogovin
Hammond Residential Real Estate
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