Newton Centre

Newton Centre MBTA Station

Newton Centre MBTA Station

Newton Centre is a vibrant neighborhood, home to some of the city’s finest restaurants and shops. It blends suburban calm and urban convenience, making it one of the most desirable parts of Newton to live in. The area offers residents a tranquil, family-friendly environment while maintaining easy access to the amenities of a larger city.

The center of the village is at the triangular intersection of Beacon Street, Centre Street, and Langley Road, where restaurants and boutique shops abound. The area features coffee shops, diners, ice cream, pizza, bagels, liquor stores, doctor’s offices, banks, real estate agencies, and more.

One of the unique aspects of Newton Centre is Crystal Lake, a 33-acre natural lake surrounded by multi-million dollar homes, that is a popular spot for residents to swim and kayak in during warm-weather months. If you aren’t familiar with the area it’s easy to miss Crystal Lake because it’s tucked off the main streets and in a residential neighborhood.

The same could be said of Piccadilly Square, an open-air shopping area located in the Union Street Historic District of Newton Centre. Piccadilly Square contains 40 stores and is where the MBTA’s D-Line stops. Union Street is a popular place for restaurant-goers and features a wide range of options away from the heavily trafficked main streets.

Map of Newton Centre Area

Home Values in Newton Centre

Home values in Newton Centre tend to be on the higher side, indicative of how desirable the neighborhood is. Demand for homes in this area is consistently strong and when homes in the area become available, they normally sell fast.

To give you a sense of home values in Newton Centre, we calculated the assessed value for homes in the neighborhood on some of the area’s streets as of Fiscal Year 2024. Below are the top 5.

• Lake Ter.: $5,396,400
• The Ledges Rd.: $4,753,688
• Croftdale Rd.: $3,870,000
• Merrill Rd.: $3,510,467
• Beacon Heights Dr.: $3,406,400

Notable Homes Sold in Newton Centre Recently

• 31 Montvale Rd.: $4,500,000
• 43 Parker St.: $3,337,500
• 30 Morseland Ave.: $3,018,000

Schools

Mason Rice Elementary School is home to most Newton Centre public school elementary students. For those families seeking private school options, Newton Centre abuts Chestnut Hill which is home to several top private institutions including, The Chestnut Hill School, Brimmer and May, and Beaver Country Day School. In addition Wellan Montessori School is right in Newton Centre itself.

Parks & Green Space

Newton Centre Playground is another landmark of the neighborhood. One of the seven off-leash dog parks in Newton, this 17.9 acre park is a destination for outdoor recreational activities, and dogs are allowed to roam off leash from dawn to noon every day. The park offers clay tennis courts, a basketball court, and soccer and baseball fields. This is a very popular destination for kids and often hosts special events for the children.

With a flourishing commercial district, access to public transportation, and beautiful homes, Newton Centre is an appealing area for those that want a little urban in their suburban lifestyle.