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The Mount Ida neighborhood is a residential enclave of Newton
Situated in the southern part of the town of Newton, Mount Ida takes its name from the private university that used to occupy the west side of the Massachusetts neighborhood. The campus, now part of UMass Amherst, abuts the Oak Hill Park subdivision, and together the two separate areas make up Mount Ida. “It’s one of the most desirable areas of Newton to live,” says Jim Lowenstern, the team leader for the Castles Unlimited Team brokered by EXP Realty. “It has a little less traffic and better proximity to Route 9 for access into Boston.” The state capital and the commercial corridor of state Route 9 are both within driving distance, while the Charles River and surrounding tracts of land offer recreation on the southwest side.
Charles River Peninsula offers peaceful views near Mount Ida.
Mount Ida neighborhood offers quiet living near Newton.
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Large, custom homes have replaced mid-century Mount Ida houses
Oak Hill Park, the primary residential component of the neighborhood, was originally developed as housing for World War II veterans in the mid-20th century; in recent decades, many of the slab ranch-style homes have been replaced with large, multi-million-dollar homes. “There are all styles and all price ranges,” Lowenstern says. “When people tear these slab ranch-style homes down, they tend to go with either a contemporary colonial-style home or an ultra-modern.” Single-family homes often cost over $1 million, typically in the range of $2 million to $3 million. Condos often sell for between $500,000 and $1 million.
New Traditional homes line Mount Ida’s quiet streets.
Single-family homes dominate Mount Ida’s residential area.
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Highly rated public schools serves students in the area
Newton Public Schools serves the Mount Ida area, receiving an A-plus rating from Niche. Memorial Spaulding Elementary School earns an A, as does Oak Hill Middle School. Newton South High School gets an A-plus. Newton South High was named a National Banner Unified Champion School by Special Olympics in 2024 in recognition of its unified sports programs. The Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst sits on the neighborhood’s west side.
Memorial Spaulding Elementary earns high marks in Mount Ida.
Oak Hill Middle School is highly rated near Mount Ida.
Newton South High offers strong academics near Mount Ida.
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Abundant recreational opportunities along the Charles River
The Charles River borders Mount Ida to the southwest, popular for fishing or paddling canoes and kayaks. On the north side of Mount Ida, Charles River Country Club is a private golf course, and Nahanton Park offers canoe and kayak rentals through Nahanton Boathouse. Just across the waterway, Cutler Park Reservation spans about 600 acres. “Cutler has nice hiking trails,” Lowenstern says. “I take my dog there.” The park also encompasses Kendrick Pond, which is popular for boating. The Blue Heron Trail runs nearly 7 miles and parts of it run through Cutler Park Reservation. Helen Heyn Park offers more green space along the river. Just southeast, Millennium Park offers sports fields, 6 miles of trails and scenic views.
Nahanton Park offers scenic Charles River views near Mount Ida.
Jim Roche Arena offers open skating near Mount Ida neighborhood.
Newton Highlands Playground offers fun for kids near Mount Ida.
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Shopping and dining along Needham Street
Needham Street, which runs just northwest of Mount Ida, serves as the commercial hub of the area. Pressed Café and the Farm Grill & Rotisserie serve Mediterranean dishes. The New England Soup Factory offers sandwiches and salads alongside their trademark soups, and District 118 Kitchen & Bar has American food. Less than 5 miles from the neighborhood, The Shops at Chestnut Hill has stores like Bloomingdale’s, Sephora and Crate & Barrel ; The Street has Nike, Pottery Barn and Star Market. Shoppers can also head west to Target or Walmart, about 15 miles away in the Golden Triangle.
Trader Joe’s provides groceries minutes from Mount Ida.
District 118 serves modern American dishes near Mount Ida.
Pressed Café serves Mediterranean dishes near Mount Ida.
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Drivers often use the interstate and Massachusetts Route 9
Interstate 95 runs north-south just outside of Mount Ida, and the east-west state Route 9 runs east-west to the north. “There are new on-ramps and off-ramps there at Nahanton Street,” Lowenstern says. Boston is less than 20 miles away. MBTA buses make stops on Wiswall Road within Mount Ida. Boston Logan International Airport is also under 20 miles away. Medical care is provided by Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Needham about 5 miles west. “It has good access to the hospitals,” Lowenstern says. “ You’re surrounded by good healthcare.”
Live music, seasonal festivals and more in Newton
The city of Newton hosts a number of events throughout the year. Each May, the Family FunFest has carnival rides, vendors, games and live music at Newton City Hall. Newton Centre Green, about 3 miles north of central Mount Ida, is home to the Newton Harvest Fair. The festival has taken place for 50 years and features pumpkin decorating and local artisans. The Newton Centre Bowl hosts the Performances in the Park summer concert series. The July 4th Open Air Market features vendors and food trucks along with fireworks and live music.
WeStar Music Thanksgiving Charity brings live tunes to Newton.
Glow in the Dark Concert lights up The Green near Mount Ida.
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Mount Ida Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Ida, Newton sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Ida, Newton over the last 12 months is $1,680,000, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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