Waban
Quiet, leafy, and prestigious — large lots, beautiful homes, and a small village center.
About Waban
Waban is the quietest and most residential of Newton's Green Line villages — and that's exactly the point. There's no bustling commercial district here; the village center is a single small intersection at Beacon Street and Woodward Street with a few local businesses. What Waban has instead is some of the most beautiful residential streets in Newton: wide, tree-canopied, with gracious homes on large lots. Waban Hill, Kenilworth Street, Eaton Road — these are the streets that make people fall in love with Newton. The Waban Arches, a beautiful stone viaduct, is a local landmark. Prices are high but justified by the combination of serenity, lot sizes, Green Line access, and the school zone.
Property Character
Large, gracious homes on generous lots — Waban has some of the biggest parcels in Newton accessible to transit. Well-maintained Colonials, Tudors, and Georgians dominate. Streets feel wide and established. Many homes have been thoughtfully updated while preserving period character. Very few condos or multi-family here — this is a single-family village.
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Local Highlights
- •Waban Arches — historic stone viaduct, a stunning neighborhood landmark
- •Waban Library Branch — charming small library in the village center
- •Brae Burn Country Club — private club bordering the neighborhood
- •Streets like Kenilworth, Eaton, and Waban Hill — among the most beautiful in Newton
- •Crystal Lake — shared with Newton Centre, swimming and skating
Getting Around
Waban station on the Green Line D branch — about 25 minutes to Kenmore, 30 to Back Bay. One of the outer D line stops. The station area is minimal — just the platform and a small parking area. Most residents drive to errands and use the T for the commute. Route 9 is accessible via Woodward Street.
Schools
Served by Angier Elementary (K-5), one of the most sought-after elementary schools in Newton. Feeds into Bigelow Middle School. High school is Newton South. The Angier school zone is a major driver of Waban real estate demand — families actively target homes in this zone.
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