About Newton

Newton is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, about 7 miles (11 kilometers) from downtown Boston. The city is bordered on the north by Waltham and Watertown, on the south by Needham and the West Roxbury area of Boston, on the west by Wellesley and Weston, and on the east by Brookline and the Brighton neighborhood of Boston.

Things To Do in Newton

Puzzle Break Newton - Escape Room

Grab your friends, family, or co-workers and join the tens of thousands of escape artists who have tested their mental might at America's original world famous real life room escape Puzzle Break - now available in Newton, Massachusetts!

Cold Spring Park

The park has ample wooded areas, fields, a brook, and wetlands. Many activities are enjoyed here: baseball, tennis, soccer, walking, jogging, dog walking, nature study, birding, and cross-country skiing.

Jackson Homestead and Museum

Visit the Jackson Homestead and Museum to learn about Newton's history and its participation in the Underground Railroad.

Newton Public Schools

Newton Public Schools are divided into three sections: 15 elementary schools (K-5), 4 middle schools (6-8), and 2 high schools (9-12). To visit the school webpage, click HERE.

Parks and Recreation

Newton recreational offers high-quality programs to encourage the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of individuals with disabilities.

Transportation

Newton is well-served by three forms of mass transit operated by the MBTA: light rail, commuter rail, and bus service.

The Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90), which generally follows the historic Boston and Albany Railroad main line right-of-way, runs east and west through Newton, while Route 128 (Interstate 95) cuts through the city's extreme western half in the Lower Falls region. Route 30 (Commonwealth Avenue), Route 16 (Watertown Street west to West Newton, where it follows Washington Street west), and Route 9 (Worcester Turnpike or Boylston Street) also go east and west through the city. Another major Boston (and Brookline) street, Beacon Street, runs west from the Boston city line to Washington Street west of the hospital, where it terminates at Washington Street.

Popular Local Restaurants

You'll find a wide array of restaurants in Newton. Here are some of our top picks.

O'Hara's Food & Spirits

Family-owned and operated restaurant in Newton since 1985. Traditional, wood-clad Irish pub serving pub grub, pizza, and horseshoe bar beers.

Olivia's Bistro

In an elevated-casual setting, they offered wood-fired Italian pizzas and creative takes on Italian classics.

Farmstead Table

Farmstead Table, which opened in 2012, combines French expertise with new world innovation in a typical American rural kitchen. Inspired by local farmers, their culinary team believes that fresh and pure ingredients speak for themselves.

Social Restaurant & Bar

A casual American food restaurant and bar with a delightfully warm, inviting ambiance and attentive, friendly service. Menu items were available daily for lunch and supper.

See the latest housing market report to get the most up-to-date statistics. You'll find here the current and historical market data for single-family and condo/townhouse home sales.

Contact us now for the most detailed market data and to hear our perspective on what the latest buying and selling trends mean for you. We are always happy to help and can send you a free home valuation.

Sell Your Home in Newton, MA

Newton is a desirable community, so selling your Newton home to move into a bigger house or relocate isn't as difficult as you think. Using John Woodman's service can help lessen the stress and worry of selling a home. John may also assist you in getting the most out of your house sale while making the process easier for you.

Buying a Home in Newton, MA

If you're thinking about moving to Newton, you have several residential options to choose from. Whether you're looking for single-family homes or condos/townhomes, John Woodman can help. John has years of expertise in this town and can inform you about everything the town has to offer as well as find you your dream home.

For additional information, including sales history and prices, and more for Newton, MA properties for sale, or to schedule a home tour of any property listed below, contact us today!