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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 45 sales
$2,096,000
Curated Median
45
Total Sales on Record
$1,150,000–3,118,000
Price Range
91 Mary Ellen Rd
Well Under Median
$1,356,750

91 Mary Ellen Rd

3bd3ba2,040 sqft
$665/sqftInvalid Date
150 Cotton St
Well Under Median
$1,400,500

150 Cotton St

3bd3ba2,425 sqft
$578/sqftInvalid Date
36 Maple Ave
Under Median
$1,540,000

36 Maple Ave

4bd4ba2,936 sqft
$525/sqftInvalid Date
62 Lovett Rd
Under Median
$1,660,000

62 Lovett Rd

4bd3ba2,616 sqft
$635/sqftInvalid Date
372 Central St
At Median
$1,799,000

372 Central St

4bd3ba2,884 sqft
$624/sqftInvalid Date
86 Waban Ave
At Median
$2,289,500

86 Waban Ave

5bd5ba3,947 sqft
$580/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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