Newtonville
Newtonville, a vibrant village in Newton, is known for its strong community featuring pretty, tree-lined, residential streets, and is a desirable place to live.
Like most of Newton, property values in Newtonville are on the higher side, reflecting the high demand to live there. The average single family home in Newtonville was assessed for $1,410,622 in fiscal year 2024 and the average condo was assessed for just over $850,000. Single family homes outnumber condos by almost a 2.5 to 1 margin; and almost 20% of the residential properties in Newtonville are multi-family homes.
Residents of Newtonville enjoy a balanced lifestyle. The area is predominantly residential, and features a number of pretty streets that exude calm and quiet. Homes in Newtonville are a mix of Victorians and newer condos amid the family-friendly neighborhoods.
The heart of the village is the commercial district along Walnut Street, where shops, cafes and restaurants draw residents from the community. The MBTA’s 59 bus travels along Walnut Street, which splits Newtonville in half. But while Walnut Street may be the midpoint of the village, Washington Street is also a prominent street in the village and offers even more shops, restaurants, and other businesses than Walnut Street.
The parks in Newtonville contribute to its appeal. Cabot Park offers tennis courts, a baseball field, and space to relax. It serves as a community hub, where youth sports, leisure activities, and family gatherings regularly take place. In addition, scenic Albemarle Field, known for its athletic fields, playground, and public swimming pool is located just across the village line in neighboring Nonantum.
Public transportation is serviced by the aforementioned 59 bus as well as the 553, 554, 556 and the MBTA Commuter Rail, which stops at Newtonville station en route to downtown Boston. While the drive from Newtonville into Boston is short, the commuter rail is a popular option for people seeking to avoid having to park in the city.
As for schools, Newton North High School is located in the center of Newtonville on Walnut Street. Some 2,100 students attend Newton North, which is accessible by multiple buses including the 59, which stops in front of the school. In addition, Boston College Law School is on the border of Newtonville and neighboring Newton Centre.
Most public school elementary students attend the Cabot School, located in Newtonville with some exceptions for those that live in a buffer zone. Cabot school is home to roughly 425 kindergarten through fifth graders. Those that reside in Newtonville and move on to the public middle school attend either Day or Bigelow but there are some exceptions because some homes are located in buffer zones.
Private schools are an option too, and located throughout Newton and the surrounding towns. Some of the most popular private schools are Fessenden (Newton), Wellan Montessori (Newton), Jackson School (Newton), Newton Country Day (Newton), Beaver Country Day (Chestnut Hill), Brimmer and May (Chestnut Hill), Park School (Brookline), Dexter Southfield (Brookline), Buckingham Browne & Nichols (Cambridge), Nobles and Greenough (Dedham), Belmont Hill (Belmont), and Rivers School (Weston).
Living in Newtonville is an attractive place for people who value quality of life and accessibility.
Map of Newtonville Area
Top Streets in Newtonville by Assessed Value
- Charlesden Pk: $3,158,100
- Austin St.: $2,913,755
- Sheffield Rd.: $2,562,460
Homes for Sale in Newtonville
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Newton North Neighborhoods
- Auburndale
- Nonantum
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- Newton Centre
Newton South Neighborhoods
- Chestnut Hill
- Newton Highlands
- Newton Lower Falls
- Newton Upper Falls
- Oak Hill
- Thompsonville
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