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Oak Hill

Oak Hill

$2,257,360 Average Value
$578 Average Price per Sq Ft
15 Homes For Sale

Residential part of Newton with oak trees

Oak Hill is a village of Newton with wide suburban roadways shaded by oak trees. Mansions spanning 4,000 or more square feet sit next to each other on its winding, enclosed suburban roads, where neighbors keep basketball hoops in their driveways. Conservation land and wooded hiking trails surround the neighborhood, which has a private country club in its center. People move there because they want a quiet, secluded life in Newton instead of a neighborhood with a central business district. “Newton and Brookline are where families want to live basically for the school systems,” says Ryan McCormick, manager at Metro Realty Corp. in nearby Brookline. “You get more for your money in Newton, and if you want a suburb and you get out of Brookline and go to Newton where you get a little more space.”

Welcome to the Oak Hill neighborhood, a thriving community in Newton, Massachusetts.
Welcome to the Oak Hill neighborhood, a thriving community in Newton, Massachusetts.
Overview of a residential section of Single-family homes in the Oak Hill neighborhood.
Overview of a residential section of Single-family homes in the Oak Hill neighborhood.
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Gorgeous mansions

Architecture in Oak Hill is grand and elegant. Homes include brick colonials spanning 10,000 square feet, contemporary split-level houses behind stone walls, brand-new contemporary homes, renovated 1930s Cape Cods and raised ranch-style houses with stucco exteriors. In the cul-de-sac community of Oak Hill Park, which is sometimes considered part of Oak Hill proper, it’s a lot of contemporary builds and new construction. Prices range from $422,000 to $7 million. The average home value is about $2 million. “From Oak Hill, it’s easy to get to [Interstate] 95 and the South Shore,” says McCormick.

Newly constructed colonial home with large front yard and winding walkway in Oak Hill.
Newly constructed colonial home with large front yard and winding walkway in Oak Hill.
Large single-family homes are available in the Oak Hill neighborhood.
Large single-family homes are available in the Oak Hill neighborhood.
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Hiking trails and kayak launches

The edges of Oak Hill are lined with lush green spaces. The Saw Mill Brook Conservation area is full of nature trails for hiking, and the 57-acre Nahanton Park features community gardens and athletic fields. The Charles River flows through Nahanton Park, and locals can launch their canoes and kayaks into the water and paddle away. Next door is the Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston, which hosts playgroups for kids and arts and crafts programs. At the private, 100-year-old Charles River Country Club, members can golf, dine and play racquet sports like tennis and pickleball.

Kayaks and paddle boards can be rented at Nahanton Park in Oak Hill.
Kayaks and paddle boards can be rented at Nahanton Park in Oak Hill.
Nahanton Park offers plenty of green space for relaxing or exercising in Oak Hill.
Nahanton Park offers plenty of green space for relaxing or exercising in Oak Hill.
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Shopping along Boylston Street

Oak Hill is a heavily residential area, but it’s close to stores and restaurants. Grocery stores like Wegmans and fitness chains like Equinox sit along Boylston Street, as does the high-end Shops at Chestnut Hill mall. People get their phones repaired at the Apple store, peruse jewelry at Tiffany & Co. and eat charred crust pies at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana. Showcase SuperLux Chestnut Hill screens movies next door to a Shake Shack. Newton Centre, a walkable village with diners, pastry shops and new American restaurants, is 10 minutes away by car. On Saturdays from June until October, a farmers’ market happens at Lowell Avenue and Beacon Street.

For grocery needs, stop by the Wegmans a town over close to Oak Hill.
For grocery needs, stop by the Wegmans a town over close to Oak Hill.
Enjoy the shops at Chestnut Hill Mall with your furry friends near Oak Hill.
Enjoy the shops at Chestnut Hill Mall with your furry friends near Oak Hill.
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Top-rated schools

Newton is known for its public education. The district has about 12,000 students and an A-plus Niche rating. Schools serving Newton Highlands include Memorial Spaulding Elementary School, Oak Hill Middle School and Newton South High School. All three schools have Niche ratings of A-plus. Newton South has a robust fine and performing arts program where kids can take visual art, music and theatre.

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School is a highly rated school in the Oak Hill neighborhood.
Memorial Spaulding Elementary School is a highly rated school in the Oak Hill neighborhood.
Oak Hill Middle School with buses lined up out front in the Oak Hill neighborhood.
Oak Hill Middle School with buses lined up out front in the Oak Hill neighborhood.
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Bus and subway stops

Buses stop in Oak Hill along Dedham Street, connecting the area with the Dedham Mall and Watertown Yard. T service to downtown Boston is available via the Green Line, which stops nearby in Eliot and Newton Highlands. Interstate 95 is nearby, as is the Massachusetts Turnpike. Driving into Boston takes about 10 minutes without traffic and about 30 minutes if the Mass Pike is backed up.

The closest train to Oak Hill is the Green Line at Chestnut Hill.
The closest train to Oak Hill is the Green Line at Chestnut Hill.
Interstate 95 in Oak Hill.
Interstate 95 in Oak Hill.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International

28 min drive

Bus

Wheeler Rd & Meadowbrook Rd

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Dedham St Opp Wiswall Rd

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Dedham St & Greenwood St

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Dedham St & Meadowbrook Rd

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Dedham St & Rosalie Rd

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770 Dedham St

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Dedham St & Arnold St

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Oak Hill Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$3,295,000
Median Sale Price
$2,870,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$3,100,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$960,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$942,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
58
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
53%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$578

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,445
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,447
Significantly above the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,359
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,447
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
861
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Nov 1
    1 - 3pm

    36 Ober Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459

    $895,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 881 Sq Ft
    • 36 Ober Rd
    • New 21 hours ago

    Welcome to this beautifully renovated one plus bedroom condo offering modern comfort, abundant sunlight, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Originally designed for artists inspired by natural light in a country setting, this open-concept layout features sleek finishes, new flooring, and a separate flex space for office use or a guest bedroom. Step outside to your spacious private deck, perfect

    Matthew Bagnell Coldwell Banker Realty - Milton

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  • Saturday, Nov 1
    11am - 12:30pm

    56 Cynthia Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459

    $1,999,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 4.5 Baths
    • 7,794 Sq Ft
    • 56 Cynthia Rd

    Nestled in Newton’s highly coveted Oak Hill neighborhood, this beautifully maintained home offers a flexible floor plan, perfect for today’s lifestyle, and is just minutes from top-rated schools. The main level of living space flows seamlessly and offers direct access to the back deck. Upstairs, a versatile bonus space provides endless possibilities: create an in-law suite, design a private home

    George Sarkis Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team

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  • Saturday, Nov 1
    12 - 1pm

    71 Farina Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459

    $2,795,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 6 Baths
    • 5,994 Sq Ft
    • 71 Farina Rd

    Welcome to this stunning, meticulously maintained South Side contemporary home offering nearly 6,000 square feet of luxurious living space! A dramatic two-story, granite foyer welcomes you to a multi-tiered living room with walls of glass, soaring vaulted ceilings and French doors leading to a patio providing picturesque views of your private yard and in-ground pool. The main floor also features

    Janice Lipof Hammond Residential Real Estate

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
4,746
Median Age
48
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$224,843
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$219,875

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.2%
College Graduates
83%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
49.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
19''

Area Factors

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

11 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

23 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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