Newton is a suburban city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is approximately 7 miles (11 km) west of downtown Boston and is bordered by Boston's Brighton and West Roxbury neighborhoods to the east and south, respectively, and by the suburb of Brookline to the east, the suburbs of Watertown and Waltham to the north, and Weston, Wellesley and Needham to the west. Rather than having a single city center, Newton resembles a patchwork of thirteen villages. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Newton was 85,146, making it the eleventh largest city in the state.
Newton, according to Muir, became one of America's earliest commuter suburbs. The Boston and Worcester, one of America's earliest railroads, reached West Newton in 1834. Wealthy Bostonian businessmen took advantage of the new commuting opportunity offered by the railroad, building gracious homes on erstwhile farmland of West Newton hill and on Commonwealth street. Muir points out that these early commuters needed sufficient wealth to employ a groom and keep horses, to drive them from their hilltop homes to the station.
Further suburbanization came in waves. One wave began with the streetcar lines that made many parts of Newton accessible for commuters in the late nineteenth century. The next wave came in the 1920s when automobiles became affordable to a growing upper middle class. Even then, however, Oak Hill continued to be farmed, mostly market gardening, until the prosperity of the 1950s made all of Newton more densely settled.
The city has two symphony orchestras, the New Philharmonia Orchestra of Massachusetts and the Newton Symphony Orchestra.
Each April on Patriots' Day, the Boston Marathon is run through the city, entering from Wellesley on Route 16 (Washington Street) where runners encounter the first of the four infamous Newton Hills. It then turns right onto Route 30 (Commonwealth Avenue) for the long haul into Boston. There are two more hills before reaching Centre Street, and then the fourth and most infamous of all, Heartbreak Hill, rises shortly after Centre Street. Residents and visitors line the race route along Washington Street and Commonwealth Avenue to cheer the runners.
Three parcels totaling 14.97 acres with 225.06 feet of frontage on Dudley Road and 99.56 feet of frontage on Brandeis Road that present a unique opportunity for developme...
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Three parcels totaling 14.97 acres with 225.06 feet of frontage on Dudley Road and 99.56 feet of frontage on Brandeis Road that present a unique opportunity for developme...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: John Boyle from Listing Office: LandVest, Inc..
NEWTON ... Built in 2023, this magnificent property with its clean and modern construction, handsome brick facade, elegant luxury design elements, and a prime location on...
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This stunning and historic property, located at 9 Woodman Rd in Newton, MA, was built in 1900 and showcases classic charm and character at every turn. This single-family ...
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Presenting 1.36 acres of privacy in West Newton Hill. Up a long driveway sits this beautiful shingled style colonial with over eleven thousand square feet of living space...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: MB Associates from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton.
New construction! Luxury and elegance welcome you at 53 Countryside Road, situated on a corner lot in a quiet neighborhood of The Garden City. Upon arrival, you’ll be gre...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The Sarkis Team from Listing Office: Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team.
"The Hammond House" - First period home in the Olde Chestnut Hill neighborhood. The traditional exterior contrasts with its bright modern open floor plan interior given i...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: The Jeff Groper Group from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton.
Set on a large lot in West Newton Hill sits this absolutely Gorgeous Contemporized Colonial with a floating staircase and glass tower. The exceptional first floor layout ...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: MB Associates from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton.
Spectacular West Newton Hill !! New Renovation of a much admired home.. Set-up on Prince Street sits this magnificent professionally landscaped Colonial with amazing curb...
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Welcome to 21 White Oak Rd, a truly unique and luxurious living experience. This newly constructed home is perfectly situated in the desired community of Waban, a village...
Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Deborah M. Gordon from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline.
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