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Nonantum is an appealing neighborhood for all — with deep cultural ties
Nonantum, once a predominantly Italian American industrial village of Newton, is now a popular residential community that takes pride in its cultural roots. On a drive through the area, one may notice fire hydrants and street markings painted in the colors of the Italian flag. “It’s less and less an Italian American community, though,” says Robert Vercollone, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, who has lived in the Boston metropolitan area all his life. “It’s so gentrified now.” With access to highly rated schools and an accessible commute into Boston, the neighborhood appeals to a wide range of buyers. Locals can enjoy several nearby parks and restaurants, as well as homes that are priced lower on average than in other parts of Newton.
Welcome to the charming neighborhood of Nonantum, a quiet community in Newton, Massachusetts.
The Nonantum neighborhood is located in Newton, MA and is a great place to raise a family.
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Housing stock in Nonantum
Much of the housing that makes up Nonantum was built in the late 19th century and early 20th century, the era of the village’s construction boom. Some of the larger homes have been converted into multi-family condos. Buyers might find a condo priced between $500,000 and $1 million. Townhouses fall into a similar price range, though there are a few newly built townhouses with Scandinavian-inspired architecture. These generally sell for upwards of $2 million. Single-family home styles include Colonial Revivals, Tudor Revivals and Victorians from the early 1900s, but there are also some mid-20th century Cape Cod and split-level houses, as well as the occasional new build. House prices hover between $800,000 and $1.8 million.
Large, newly constructed single-family homes are available in the Nonantum neighborhood.
Some older Victorian-style homes can also be found in the Nonantum neighborhood.
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Albemarle Playground is a go-to place for sports and recreation
Nonatum offers several parks and recreational opportunities. Albemarle Playground, on the west side of the village, is comprised of nearly 25 acres, which are home to multiple athletic fields, a pool and a playground area. The park sits just above the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton, which offers athletic leagues, after-school programming and summer camps. “It’s also not far from the Charles River—you can canoe or kayak along it,” Vercollone says.
There are baseball fields in Albemarle Playground for residents to use in Nonantum.
Albemarle playground features tennis courts for Nonantum residents to enjoy.
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Nonantum schools rated A-plus on Niche
Children in Nonantum may begin their learning at Horace Mann Elementary School, which earns an A-plus on Niche. F. A. Day Middle School, located beside Albemarle Playground, also gets an A-plus rating, as does Newton North High School. Newton high schoolers can opt to participate in their international travel program, which begins with hosting an exchange student from countries such as Argentina, Spain and China. After this, Newton students travel to the exchange student’s home country to apply their world language skills and deepen their cultural understanding.
Newton High School is just a few minutes outside the Nonantum neightborhood of Newton.
F.A. Middle School educates children in 6th through 8th grade in Nonantum.
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Italian flags can be seen throughout the village of Nonantum.
The Italian American Festival in July draws a crowd
For almost 90 years, the St. Mary of Carmen Society has held an Italian American festival in Nonantum, which is attended by more than 10,000 people each July. The festival includes music, food and carnival rides. Additionally, the Nonantum Neighborhood Association hosts Village Day on the first Saturday in June. This free celebration on Watertown Street is another chance for neighbors to get to know each other better while enjoying food truck delights and entertainment. On the Fourth of July, neighbors can head to Albemarle Playground to see Newtown’s fireworks display.
Several options to get from Nonantum into Boston
One of the draws for Nonantum is that locals have an accessible commute into Boston. The neighborhood sits directly north of Interstate 90, or the Massachusetts Turnpike, which runs toward downtown Boston. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) train station is about 1 mile south of Nonantum, and MBTA buses stop throughout the community. Those who need to travel farther can drive about 12 miles to Boston Logan International Airport to catch flights around the globe.
You can find many people biking and commuting in Nonantum.
Nonantum gives you fast access to Mass Pike Interstate 95.
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Dining options along Watertown Street
Along Watertown Street and connecting streets there are a range of eateries — among them Olivia’s Bistro and Tommy Doyle’s. Olivia’s Bistro serves up pizza and pasta and Tommy Doyle’s specializes in Irish pub-style food. “Newton is a relatively affluent town, which has brought along a lot of really nice restaurants,” Vercollone says. “The Bluebird Bar is close to Nonantum. They have a great happy hour and an eclectic mix of food. The owner is a jazz aficionado, so there is live jazz on weekends; on other nights, he spins jazz records on his turntable.” Residents can pick up groceries at the nearby Stop & Shop or head to Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, which are less than 1 mile from homes in Nonantum.
Olivia's Bistro is a town favorite especially after work hours in Nonantum.
Tommy Doyle's Irish Pub in Nonantum has trivia and live music on certain nights of the week.
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The downfall on some Nonantum homes is the flooding that comes from the Charles River.
Downside of living close to a river
Buyers looking for homes in the Nonantum neighborhood may find that some are located within flood zones. The Charles River is prone to flooding, and residences closest to it may need to purchase additional flood insurance.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Nonantum
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Nonantum Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Nonantum, Newton sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Nonantum, Newton over the last 12 months is $1,235,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,878
Median Age
41
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$118,782
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$147,373
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
66.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
84/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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