Newton Highlands, 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
/ 2
/ 0
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:
Condo
PRICE:
$485,000
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Fabulous, rarely available opportunity in wonderful Newton Highlands (Mason-Rice School district)! This spectacular 3 bedroom 2 full bath home has a great floor plan on two levels. This quiet condo has many special features such as beautiful hardwood floors, updated gorgeous kitchen with laundry in unit, updated tiled baths, dining room with built-in bar, sunny bedrooms and lots of closets! Steps to D line T. shops and restaurants,Crystal Lake and near active Community Center and playground.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$629,000
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SET ON A KNOLL, BEHIND A STONE WALL, AND COBBLESTONE DRIVEWAY,THIS CHARMING COUNTRY COTTAGE IS SUNNY AND BRIGHT, UPDATED AND FRESHLY PAINTED. INVITING 2 STORY FOYER, LARGE EAT IN KITCHEN W GRANITE AND SS APPLIANCES. HARDWOOD THROUGHOUT, FORMAL DINING ROOM, LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, 1ST FLOOR DEN/LIBRARY, MASTER SUITE,BATH W SKYLIGHT AND WALK IN CLOSET. SEPARATE ENTRANCE AU PAIR SUITE W FULL BATH, PLAYROOM, SCREENED PORCH, LARGE LEVEL FENCED YARD. MINUTES TO ELLIOT T, MAJOR ROUTES, AND SHOPPING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$639,000
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English Tudor Colonial, 4 bdrm, 1 full and 2 half renovated baths, Shiny hw flrs, recessed lights and an open floor plan. The lge white kitchen has a breakfast bar, pendant lights, newer appliances. Wonderful for entertaining. There is a glass slider opening into NEW large deck facing a wonderful landscaped fenced back yd. Finished lower level (walk out) with half bath, Fam Rm, laundry and a direct entry 2 car garage. A wonderful home!, close to schools,
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$756,000
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Country feeling in Newton Highlands w/ tranquil Charles River views. This tastefully updated and expanded New England farmhouse style 9 rm. colonial on 10,500 sq. ft. of landscaped level grnds. combines the charm of the 1920's with the comfort of today's lifestyle. Fabulous new spacious light-filled great room, country kit, inviting den; new master bedrm suite plus 3 additional bedrms, 3 updated baths; 1st floor laundry, new systems, CA, loads of storage areas. Convenient location.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$579,000
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Fantastic single family in great Newton location! Lots of sun & windows complement the smart, careful renovations while preserving the original charm. Granite kitchen, high end new baths, Gleaming hardwood floors, open layout, sun room overlooking lg fenced in back yard. Very few homes in this price range have these amenities & privacy. Fireplace in living room, EIK, finished LL with fireplace, wet bar, newer heating/hot water systems, huge storage, direct access garage.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$899,000
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"Goddard Hill"; Brand new construction single family in the desirable Countryside neighborhood. Five full bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 car garage and much more! 22 Goddard is available for viewing. 18 and 26 Goddard Street are currently being built and for a VERY short time buyers can customize the final floorplans. This is a small subdivision in the very desireable Newton Highlands area close to Route 128. These homes have many bells, whistels, technology and amenities all for under $900,000!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$899,000
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"Goddard Hill"; Brand new construction single family in the desirable Countryside neighborhood. Five full bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 car garage and much more! 22 Goddard is available for viewing. 18 and 26 Goddard Street are currently being built and for a VERY short time buyers can customize the final floorplans. This is a small subdivision in the very desireable Newton Highlands area close to Route 128. These homes have many bells, whistels, technology and amenities all for under $900,000!
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$759,000
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Wonderful home on cul de sac in the Highlands neighborhood. Can accommodate a large family. Large eat-in-kitchen with access to screened porch. Amazing skylit 3rd floor master suite addition. Marble bath, oversized jacuzzi, and steam shower. Big investment!!
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