Newton Corner, Newton
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Newton, known as the Garden City, is located six miles west of Boston. It lies within the so-called Boston Basin, a tiny structure of the Appalachian Mountain Range. Originally a part of Cambridge, Newton was settled in 630 and incorporated in 1688 with the first settlement in Newton Corner.
The Boston and Worcester Railroads established depots at what later became Newtonville and Auburndale in 1834. Newton is bounded on three sides by the Charles River and is a diverse community comprised of 14 villages, each with a unique character. The villages of Newton - listed alphabetically - are: Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Four Corners, Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newton Highlands, Newton Lower Falls, Newton Upper Falls, Newtonville, Nonantum, Oak Hill, Thomsonville and Waban. Newton is a vibrant community that is desirable as a place to live and work due to its proximity to Boston, nearness to various highway and public transportation systems, attractive neighborhoods and high property values, well-run municipal government, and a strong, nationally-recognized school system.
Newton has well maintained parks, bicycle and fitness trails, golf courses, a public pool and lake. From July through October there is an outdoor Farmer's Market. Newton has a new, state-of-the-art, award-winning Library which served 602,951 people in 1993, and is home to the Jackson Homestead Museum, one of 712 nationally-accredited museums (out of6,200 museums country-wide). Among the myriad arts and cultural organizations and activities, Newton has a Symphony Orchestra, resident theatre groups and an Arts in the Parks Program. Newton has been designated 1 of 3 cities nationwide to participate in a pilot tree bank, planting 6,800 seedlings. Newton has an extensive Institutional Network (I-Net) communications system which connects 63 municipal and institutional buildings, including all public schools. Newton was the recipient of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Heinz Foundation awards for being the first city in the Commonwealth to administer a mandatory curbside recycling program. 90% of residents recycle, reducing incinerated tonnage by 33% and saving $468,000 in 1993.
In 1993, Newton was one of 5 cities nationwide, with a population over 50,000, to receive the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Livability Award. In 1993, there were $3.8 million worth of public works projects in process.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
30 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
38 |
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8th Grade Math: |
28 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
39 |
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8th Grade Science: |
35 |
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4th Grade Math: |
21 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
52 |
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Spending/Student:
$11,431
Average SAT scores:
1762
Student/Teacher Ratios:
11.9 to 1
Community
Population:83,271 Median Income in town: $104,493 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 10.9 / 1,000
Violent: 1.2 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
6
/ 1
/ 2
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $710,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $743,500
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -5%
Avg single family tax bill:
$7,641
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Auburndale (Framingham/Worcester Line)
Newtonville (Framingham/Worcester Line)
West Newton (Framingham/Worcester Line)
Subway info:
Green Line
Bus lines:
52, 59
Miles to Boston:
11
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
19
Rail time to Boston:
24
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$600,000
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Great Newton Corner location nr. YMCA. Both the 1st and 2nd floor units are front to back, roomy and 3 bedrms each.Within the past 5 years Seller has re-done the decks, installed all new double pane energy efficient windows, replaced both 2nd fl gas furnace and 1st fl oil furnace, up-dated the electric, installed new water heater, installed new kitchen cabinets on the 1st flr, and installed new d/w, disposal, and gas stove on 2nd flr. Includes coin op. washer &dryer. "As is" as per Short Sale.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$850,000
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Welcoming home with circa 1900 character, great light, bay windows, large 3rd floor artist's studio, lovely 2nd floor sitting room, five bedrooms. Grassy side yard, well-planted back yard with patio and koi pond. Quiet street near public transportation, five minutes to Mass Pike & easy access to downtown Boston, Logan. Could use some updating.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$539,900
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Feels like a single family with a private entrance and 2 levels of living! This very spacious and beautifully updated condo in a charming Victorian awaits the perfect buyers. With a tasteful combination of period architectural detail (high ceilings, moldings, lattice windows) & today's amenities such as a new kitchen w/granite counters, renovated baths, replacement windows & an open floor plan, this home offers the best of both worlds! Commuter bus, easy access to the Pike & lots of parking.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$879,000
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Rarely available Eldredge St location directly across from beautiful Farlow Park. Minutes from the Pike, Rail, Underwood Elementary, Bigelow Middle & Burr Playground. Currently being used as a multifamily, but has many original details and could very easily be converted back to a single. Picture window in living room overlooking the park. 2 fireplaces with all original tile work intact. 1st floor kitchen & bath has been renovated. Needs a little TLC, but well worth it.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$879,000
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Rarely available Eldredge Street location directly across from beautiful Farlow Park. Minutes from the Mass Pike, Commuter rail, Underwood Elementary, Bigelow Middle School and Burr Playground. Large picture window in living room overlooking the park. 2 fireplaces with all original tile work intact. 1st floor kitchen and bath have been renovated. Needs a little TLC, but well worth it.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,699,000
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Newton Corner. Fabulous 1890 Victorian fully renovated 2009-10. Great detail &antique fixtures thruout. Open foyer leads to LR w/fireplace. Pocket doors to grand DR w/bay &deck. Lovely FR. Spectacular EIK w/high end appliances &breakfast bar. 2nd level w/amazing master suite incl. huge dressing room &great en suite bath. 2 more beds, 1 w/turret, & full bath on this level. 3rd floor w/2 more beds, laundry &full bath. LL w/mudroom, play & 1/2 bath. 2 car direct entry garage. Buderus hydroair. C/A
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$972,000
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Custom designed raised ranch with high end renovations. Large open floor plan w/Spectacular marble firepl, Chefs kitchen with granite counters and ssteel appl., family dining nook adjac. to walk out mahogeny deck.Custom Built in cabinets throughtout main living areas. In-law/Au paire apartment with walk out basement. New heat, hot water and roof. Lush landscaped grounds with privacy. Estate neighborhood only minutes to MA Pike.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$650,000
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Capitivating Tudor on Hunnewell Hill in excellent condition! This home has been lovingly maintained with many updates. Period details with beamed ceiling living room and fireplace, arched doorways throughout the first floor. Great kitchen with breakfast nook opens to dining room. 1st floor study or extra bedroom. Second floor has 2 full updated baths, beautiful woodwork and a bonus room off the master. A home to treasure!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,649,000
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Spectacular Queen Anne shingle style home that is totally updated for todays lifestyle while keeping the charm & character of the early 1,900's. Truly amazing architectural detail & craftsmanship throughout the home that includes a grand foyer, bridal staircase, original fireplace mantles, window seats & ceiling beams. Renovated kitchen w/custom cabinetry, SS appliances & wood island counter. Newer electrical, Central A/C & heating systems. 3rd floor billard rm w/full bath & bonus au pair apt!
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