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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 14 sales
$1,807,500
Curated Median
14
Total Sales on Record
$1,060,000–2,885,000
Price Range
98 Cherry St
Well Under Median
$1,060,000

98 Cherry St

3bd2ba1,725 sqft
$614/sqftInvalid Date
1639 Washington St
Well Under Median
$1,125,000

1639 Washington St

4bd3ba2,018 sqft
$557/sqftInvalid Date
46 Randlett Park
Under Median
$1,525,000

46 Randlett Park

3bd2ba2,420 sqft
$630/sqftInvalid Date
11 Bunker Ln
Under Median
$1,467,000

11 Bunker Ln

3bd2ba1,824 sqft
$804/sqftInvalid Date
1321 Beacon St
At Median
$1,805,000

1321 Beacon St

5bd5ba3,763 sqft
$480/sqftInvalid Date
6 Melina Rd
At Median
$1,925,000

6 Melina Rd

4bd4ba3,453 sqft
$557/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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