Massachusetts · 901 active listings

Newton Real Estate

Newton is one of Greater Boston's top suburban school districts, made up of thirteen distinct villages with a mix of historic and newer homes.

Newton

Newton market snapshot

Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Newton, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 21, 2026.

Median list price
$988,000
Median sale price (12mo)
$780,000
Avg. days on market
102 days
Sale-to-list ratio
114.4%
Year over year
-6.6%

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Recently sold in Newton

Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.

42 Bow Road, Newton MA 02459
Sold 3 days ago
$3,400,000
Listed at $3,498,000
42 Bow Road, Newton MA 02459
Newton, 02459
5 bd·6 ba·7,523 sqft
287 Langley Rd # 6, Newton MA 02459
Sold 4 days ago
$2,450,000
Listed at $2,598,000
287 Langley Rd # 6, Newton MA 02459
Newton, 02459
4 bd·4.5 ba·3,307 sqft
544 Saw Mill Brook Parkway, Newton MA 02459
Sold 4 days ago
$3,100,000
Listed at $3,095,000
544 Saw Mill Brook Parkway, Newton MA 02459
Newton, 02459
6 bd·7 ba·6,364 sqft
181 Cabot St # B, Newton MA 02458
Sold 1 wk ago
$1,160,000
Listed at $1,049,900
181 Cabot St # B, Newton MA 02458
Newton, 02458
3 bd·2.5 ba·1,932 sqft
30 Gilbert Street, Newton MA 02465
Sold 1 wk ago
$1,140,000
Listed at $975,000
30 Gilbert Street, Newton MA 02465
Newton, 02465
3 bd·1.5 ba·1,318 sqft
1175 Chestnut St # 3, Newton MA 02464
Sold 1 wk ago
$799,900
1175 Chestnut St # 3, Newton MA 02464
Newton, 02464
2 bd·2.5 ba·1,609 sqft

Popular neighborhoods in Newton

Ranked by active MLS listings right now.

Walkability

Blended score for Newton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

90
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.5 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores7
Parks20
Schools17
Transit stops20
Pharmacies4

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Mason-Rice
0.41 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
337
Student:teacher ratio
11.2:1
District
Newton
Middle
F A Day Middle
1.58 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
934
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
Newton
High
Newton North High
0.68 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
2,098
Student:teacher ratio
10.9:1
District
Newton

Commute

Real drive time from Newton's center to Downtown Boston.

18 min
typical drive time
10.8 mi
distance

Current Weather

Live conditions in Newton, from Boston, Logan International Airport.

Mostly Clear
50°F
Mostly Clear

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Newton real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Newton right now?+

There are currently 901 active listings in Newton, Massachusetts, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Newton?+

The median list price for active listings in Newton is $988,000. Homes are spending an average of 102 days on market.

Is Newton's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Newton have fallen 6.6% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Newton?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Newton are Waban, West Newton Hill, Newton Centre.

What schools serve Newton?+

The closest public schools to Newton's center are Mason-Rice, F A Day Middle, Newton North High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Newton walkable?+

Newton's center has a walkability score of 90 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Newton?+

The typical drive from Newton's center to Downtown Boston is about 18 minutes (10.8 miles).

Listing data provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 2 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.