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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:
2
/ 3
/ 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:
Single Family
PRICE:
$369,000
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This single family home is a condo that is part of a five unit association (3 singles, a two family and a retail building). This home was significantly renovated in 2008, including roof, granite and maple kitchen, granite upgrades to baths, skylight and more. Dollhouse like in appearance, this home faces south and is filled with natural light. Solidly built, with large finished basement suite with bonus kitchen (granite counter) and full bath. This is unique condo living. OH Sun, 4/1, 12-2pm
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$998,000
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Developers, Investors! This Quadruplex FOUR Family with two 3BR bi-level units on 2nd & 3rd floors and (2) Large one bedroom units on 1st flr. sits on an approx.11,231 sq.ft lot. Addl piece of land INCLUDED approx 6890 sq ft. Total approx. land 18,215.sq ft. Three large BR's in each upper level unit (3rd flr) not being utilized! Rents WAY below market. A MULTI vehicle size garage on the lot. Offered as a package deal at amazing price! Buyers must do own due diligence.
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$629,000
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Stunning 6 year old custom built Single Family attached home in convenient location. 3,050 s.f. +/-, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, fully equipped eat-in Kitchen, fireplaced Family Room off kitchen, Home Office, finished L/L, central a/c, and all the amenities! Close to Xpress bus, Pike and shops.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$629,000
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Stunning 6 year old custom built Townhouse in convenient location. 3,050 s.f. +/-, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths,fully equipped Kitchen, fireplaced Family Room off kitchen, Home Office, finished L/L, central a/c,and all the amenities! Close to Xpress bus, Pike and shops.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$369,000
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This condo is a single family home that is part of a five unit association (3 singles, a two family and a retail building). This home was significantly renovated in 2008, including roof, granite and maple kitchen, granite upgrades to baths, skylight and more. Dollhouse like in appearance, this home faces south and is filled with natural light. Solidly built, with large finished basement suite with bonus kitchen (granite counter) and full bath. This is a unique condo living situation.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$310,000
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Single family detached condo (one of five in association) with large open floor plan (1200+ sf first floor). Room to grow into second level and wide open finished basement ready for your improvements and finishing touches. Needs some TLC but well worth it. This is a unique condo living situation that would be great for extended living arrangements, or potential in law suite or nanny suite or easy project for do it yourselfer. Great location near bus, rail, and Pike.
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TYPE:
Multi-Family
PRICE:
$985,000
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3 Single Fams homes, deeded as condo units in a five unit association on 1/2 acre lot, being sold as one package. Rented for years with terrific rental history. Buy and hold or improve over time. Easy upgrades abound, but #206 was just renovated w/ granite kitchen and baths. Huge finished bsmts in all three. Great for extended families, home business use, teen suite/rumpus rooms, etc. Buy as one package, or include 4 unit commercial bldg next door (see MLSPIN #71314700). Many great possibilities
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