Newtonville, Newton
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Newtonville

An artsy, family-friendly village with a thriving local dining scene and strong community spirit.

Typical Price Range:$900K–$1.8M

About Newtonville

Newtonville is Newton's creative, slightly scrappier village — the one with the art center, the craft brewery vibe, and the restaurant scene that keeps getting better. Walnut Street is the main drag, home to our office at William Raveis, plus a growing lineup of restaurants and local businesses. The New Art Center anchors the cultural side. The housing stock is diverse and interesting — you'll find everything from stately Colonials on Otis Street to charming Craftsman bungalows and well-maintained two-families. It's less polished than Newton Centre, more affordable than Chestnut Hill, and has a genuine community feel that newcomers notice immediately.

Property Character

Eclectic and approachable. A real mix of housing types — Colonials, Craftsman bungalows, some Victorians, plenty of two-families, and a handful of newer condos near the village. Lot sizes vary more here than in other Newton villages. Some of the best renovation opportunities in Newton.

Typical Home Styles

ColonialCraftsman bungalowVictorianTwo-familyCape CodSplit-level

Best For

Creative professionals and families who value character over polish
Buyers looking for Newton schools at a slightly lower price point
People who want a walkable village without Chestnut Hill prices
First-time Newton buyers stretching into the market

Local Highlights

  • •New Art Center — community art classes, exhibitions, and studio space on Washington Street
  • •Little Big Diner — farm-forward brunch that packs the house on weekends
  • •Walnut Street corridor — growing mix of restaurants, coffee shops, and local retail
  • •Albemarle Field and playground — the neighborhood gathering spot
  • •Dunn Gaherin's Food & Spirits — unpretentious pub, great burgers, local institution

Getting Around

Newtonville station on the Green Line D branch (recently rebuilt as part of the Green Line Transformation project). About 25 minutes to Kenmore, 30 to Back Bay. Bus route 59 runs along Watertown Street. Easy access to the Mass Pike via Newton Corner.

Schools

Served by Franklin Elementary and Cabot Elementary (K-5), feeding into F.A. Day Middle School. High school is Newton North — the campus is right in Newtonville on Walnut Street, which is a huge advantage for families with teenagers.

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