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The suburbs west of Beantown
Newton is a storied city just under 7 miles west of Boston, a patchwork town comprised of 13 villages that have steadily suburbanized over the course of the last five centuries. Newton Centre is the main commercial hub of this town, boasting the largest downtown area of all these villages. The busy shopping centers and clusters of restaurants are balanced neatly by the community’s plentiful green space. Winding residential streets are lined with tall trees, paved sidewalks and a collection of Cape Cod and Victorian-style houses that lend the neighborhood a storybook atmosphere. With its stellar school district, proximity to the city and thriving restaurant scene, residents can enjoy all Beantown has to offer and still feel settled in at home.
Newton Center is a homey suburb sitting less than 7 miles west of Boston.
Walking through Newton Center is a favorite activity among locals alike.
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Coming home to Newton, Mass.
Newton Centre is among the most desirable neighborhoods in the area, sporting a variety of home styles reflective of its historical development. Prospective buyers will find four-bedroom Cape Cods built in 1930 available starting at $1.3 million, elevated ranch-style houses built in the 1950s priced around $2 million and Victorian cottages that begin at around $2.5 million. “There’s tons of new construction in the area,” says McKenzie Howarth, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker and area resident since 2016. “The market is extremely strong for sellers, and very competitive for buyers. That’s something that I think people really need to understand about buying here.”
Newton Center residents take pride in taking care of their leafy lawn space.
Many homes in Newton Center maintain a clean appearance with well-kept properties.
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Newton Centre schools
Newton Centre students are zoned for the Newton Public School district, Niche’s No. 5 best district in Massachusetts. Children begin at Mason-Rice Elementary School, which scores an A-plus and boasts a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. They continue to Oak Hill Middle, also an A-plus, which has served the community since its construction in 1936. Students graduate from Newton South High, another A-plus institution that offers Chapter 74 programs in automotive technology, carpentry, and the culinary arts. Several celebrity alumni have graduated from Newton South, including John Krasinski, B. J. Novak, Eli Roth and Joe Rogan.
Mason-Rice School provides an academically enriching environment for Newton Center students.
Newton South High School features a baseball field for students in Newton Center.
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The green spaces of Newton Centre
Parks and green spaces speckle Newton from top to bottom. To the south is Weeks Park, home to six soccer fields that regularly host youth league games. Webster Park and Conservation Area is found on the eastern edge of the neighborhood, where hikers wander the natural, tree-lined trails and rock climbers can be spotted scaling sandstone cliffs. Local dogs will enjoy spending time off-leash at Newtown Centre Playground, the city’s oldest and largest park, which also features playgrounds and athletic fields. To the west, residents can explore the serene banks of Crystal Lake. “People love to go fishing there,” Howarth says. “You’ll always see people casting lines on weekends, from morning to night.” Residents also paddle across the surface in canoes or learn to swim in designated beach areas.
Enjoy coffee and a chat with a friend at the Newton Center green space.
Improve your goalie skills on the soccer fields at Weeks Park in Newton Center.
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Nights out in the Boston suburbs
For groceries, residents head to Whole Foods on Walnut Street or to the Wegmans in Chestnut Hill just 2 miles away. Just across the street, The Shops at Chestnut Hill features a compact collection of designer retailers and several popular chain restaurants, such as Frank Pepe Napoletana, famous for their New Haven-style white clam pizza. However, the main commercial district of Newton Centre is even closer to home. Four Corners is located at the conflux of Beacon Street, Centre Street and Langley Road and is home to scores of shops and restaurants, including upstart local chain Blackbird Doughnuts and casual neighborhood gastropub Thistle & Leek.
Residents of Newton Center frequent Whole Foods for their grocery needs.
Enjoy dinner and drinks with some company at Thistle & Leek in Newton Center.
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Taking the T downtown
While street parking is ample and residents have easy access to Route 9 and Interstate 95, Newton Centre is a stop directly on the D line of Boston’s T light rail service. Many residents commute into Boston for work or head to Bruins games at TD Garden, a trip that takes just under 45 minutes. Locals take I-90 13 miles east to Logan International Airport, though may take the T to avoid traffic and airport parking rates.
Newton Center offers easy access to the Green Line for those commuting in or out of the city.
You'll be happy to call Newton Center home for you and yours.
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The Harvest Fair and Boston Marathon
Newton Centre often plays host to a variety of craft fairs, architectural tours and road races. “The Harvest Fair happens here every fall,” Howarth says. “They bring in a small carnival and vendors who give out samples. It’s a big draw in terms of supporting local business.” The Boston Marathon passes through the neighborhood annually, and residents can always catch a train to TD Garden for Celtics basketball, concerts or stand-up comedy.
Learn about historical figures like runner Johnny Kelley in Newton Center.
You'll know you're in Newton Center when you see the arch sitting on one of the Four Corners.
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Right by Boston College
Boston College, the world-famous Jesuit higher education institution, is located to the east of Newton Centre in Chestnut Hill. The college’s law school makes up the northern portion of the neighborhood, imbuing the community with a college-town vibe.
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Newton Centre Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Newton Centre, Newton sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Newton Centre, Newton over the last 12 months is $2,100,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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