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Newton, MA

25 min to Boston

"Thirteen villages, one ridiculously good school system"

Median Price
$1,748,000
$590/sqft
Schools
8.8/10
Great
Appreciation
3.9/10
Growth Potential
Commute
25 min
to Boston

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Recently Sold in Newton

View all 16 sales
$1,900,000
Curated Median
16
Total Sales on Record
$1,307,500–4,425,000
Price Range
32 Smith Ave, Newton, MA 02465
Well Under Median
$1,307,500

32 Smith Ave, Newton, MA 02465

5bd3ba3,222 sqft
$406/sqftInvalid Date
31 Wesley St, Newton, MA 02458
Under Median
$1,550,000

31 Wesley St, Newton, MA 02458

4bd4ba2,553 sqft
$607/sqftInvalid Date
56 Brookdale Rd, Newton, MA 02460
Under Median
$1,500,000

56 Brookdale Rd, Newton, MA 02460

3bd2ba3,673 sqft
$408/sqftInvalid Date
155 Adams Ave, Newton, MA 02465
At Median
$1,930,000

155 Adams Ave, Newton, MA 02465

5bd4ba3,230 sqft
$598/sqftInvalid Date
601 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460
At Median
$1,700,000

601 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460

4bd4ba2,766 sqft
$615/sqftInvalid Date
17 Copley St, Newton, MA 02458
At Median
$1,850,000

17 Copley St, Newton, MA 02458

6bd3ba3,779 sqft
$490/sqftInvalid Date

What Drives Prices in Newton

Full breakdown

Decomposition of the $1,748,000 median price into its underlying components.

Land Value$241,525 (14%)
Structure & Quality$764,831 (44%)
School Premium$281,780 (16%)
Access & Commute Premium$231,864 (13%)
Prestige & Stability Premium$228,000 (13%)
500
School Value Score
520
Overall Value Score

The Newton Vibe

Garden city vibes with soccer moms and Tesla density

Garden city with excellent schools, diverse neighborhoods, and strong family orientation

Highlights
🏘️ 13 distinct villages to choose from
πŸŽ“ Newton North & Newton South both excellent
🌲 Abundant parks and green spaces
πŸš— Easy highway access (Route 9, I-95)

Who It's For

βœ“ Great for
  • β€’Growing families
  • β€’School quality seekers
  • β€’Suburban amenities
  • β€’Diverse housing options
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
  • β€’You're on a budget
  • β€’You want walkability
  • β€’You hate traffic

Schools

8.8
Great
out of 10 Β· K–12 composite
School details & private schools

Demographics

Population88,453
Median Age41.5
Median Household Income$176,373
Work from Home25.5%
Professional Sector73.3%

Insider Tips

  • 1.Newton Centre and Chestnut Hill are priciest
  • 2.Nonantum offers better value
  • 3.Village system creates micro-communities

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