26 James St, Newton, MA 02465
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,000 sqft

26 James St, Newton, MA 02465

West Newton

Home Highlights

Apartment
1,000 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 26 James St.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Property to be fully repainted and hardwood floors refinished. Great Newton 2 bed with living room and spacious kitchen. Gas cooking. Laundry on site. One parking included spot included, second one can be rented. Small pets negotiable. Easy access to the Mass Pike, Commuter Rail, Cambridge, Whole Foods, Charles River, and so much more!
26 James St, Newton, MA 02465 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,000 sqft apartment in West Newton. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2026 with an asking price of $3,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 5, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,775/month.

Home Details for 26 James St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Detached, On Site

Comparable Sales for 26 James St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
66 Ash St, Waltham, MA
0.59
Apartment
$920,000
08/20/26
3
-
1,505 sqft
89 Walnut St #2, Newton, MA
1.43
Apartment
$405,000
09/09/26
1
1
713 sqft
14 Grant Pl #1, Waltham, MA
1.38
Apartment
$660,000
07/17/26
3
1.5
1,300 sqft
63-65 Evans St, Watertown, MA
1.93
Apartment
$1,080,000
02/13/26
2
1
1,240 sqft
51 Warren St #B-3, Waltham, MA
1.91
Apartment
$336,200
06/17/26
2
1
710 sqft
174 Adams St #6, Newton, MA
1.92
Apartment
$888,000
07/15/26
2
2.5
1,471 sqft
33-35 Howard St #33-1, Watertown, MA
2.32
Apartment
$535,000
04/30/26
1
1
735 sqft
1-3 Ashmont Ave, Newton, MA
1.88
Apartment
$1,960,000
04/30/26
6
2
2,257 sqft
32 Whites Ave #E442, Watertown, MA
2.67
Apartment
$475,000
12/03/25
2
2
1,055 sqft
20 Kinmonth Rd #776f18ccb, Waban, MA
2.15
-
-
-
-
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in West Newton

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,775/mo
Average rent
$3K
$300MoM
Available listings
53
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Neighborhood Overview

West Newton
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What Locals Say about West Newton

At least 81 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say kids play outside

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say there's wildlife

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Soniamgregory
    "Suburban with walkable stores and activities. Easy access to commuter rail into Boston. Great public schools "
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  • Pmellios
    "I grew up in newton. Lots to do! Crystal lake, 4th of July at Fessenden, farmers markets. Nice sense of community and very safe! Now feels more urban but still come back from downtown Boston to visit family on the weekends."
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  • Trulia User
    "Friendly dog walkers are out and about at all hours. Traffic is pretty slow - no fast speeding vehicles. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Safe area to live with a family, close to everything and schools are great. Commute to Boston by commuter rail that is quite expensive"
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  • Rebecca
    "My neighborhood is quiet, safe and close to the commuter rail and some restaurants. It’s a very pleasant area."
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  • Rebecca
    "Many people in the neighborhood have dogs and there are some nice places to walk them. A few parks and trails easy to find."
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  • Claire S.
    "Farmers market, moody street, cook restaurant, west newton pizza market, nice neighborhood, safe feeling, cute houses"
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  • Claire S.
    "Nothing comes to mind! They would probably like it. Flat surfaces to walk dogs and friendly neighbors."
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  • Samantha F.
    "Family friendly, great area for walking and exercising. Schools are fantastic. Night life within walking distance."
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  • Rulla T.
    "There are lots of dogs. People are friendly easy to walk dogs. For those with little dogs should be aware of coyotes "
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  • Alexa.shabecoff
    "Very dog friendly , dog owners would like, you so have to drive to the nearest dog park though . That should be enough info"
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  • Cameron C.
    "all kids will be safe and protected, well educated and self defense based . I serve both kids and parents will respect and honor "
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  • Kathy S.
    "Accessible via express bus or trolley. There is also train service but other than rush hour service is infrequent."
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  • Kathy S.
    "Many friendships are made socializing with our dogs. Dog owner met in parks and conservation areas become life long friends. Having a dog in Newton is a great way for new comers to find friends."
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  • Alyson W.
    "Many nearby parks / trails to walk your pup. Sidewalks are everywhere so you don't have to worry about walking in the street. One con is the size of yards. Unless you purchase an expensive home you are unlikely to have a decent space for your dog to use."
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  • Alyson W.
    "West Newton offers a diverse shopping selection. There are numerous shops, many of which are small and owned by locals, where you can find just about anything you're looking for. If you're hungry, you can find just about any food, whether it's Mediterranean, Chinese, BBQ, home style diners, and I could go on!"
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  • Alyson W.
    "I live conveniently close to the Turnpike, making it easy to commute to work each day. Depending on the time of day, there may be traffic but that's common in this location."
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  • Alyson W.
    "It's very safe. I can leave my door unlocked when I'm not home and trust that nothing bad will happen. There's many schools and it's a diverse community."
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  • Rachel S.
    "Lots of dogs, lots of sidewalks and parks."
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  • Rachel S.
    "Convenient to everything, friendly neighborhood, great local restaurants."
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  • Rachel S.
    "Light traffic. Driving to Boston during rush hour is heavy traffic. South down 95 in the morning is easy."
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  • Rachel S.
    "Great schools! Lots of kids around, very kid friendly area."
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  • Christian R.
    "Diversity of backgrounds, commonality of values. We raise our kids together in this neighborhood, we celebrate each other’s wins and losses. We come out to catch up in the middle of the street on weeknight evenings and weekend afternoons, and we plan events like July 4th together, since the city fireworks show is part of an evening stroll around our block. "
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  • Jane L.
    "It is a lovely community with friendly people. A very family-oriented location."
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  • Jane L.
    "Accessible to all major highways: rte. 9, rte. 128/95, Mass Pike."
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  • Jane L.
    "This a very family oriented community with great schools."
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  • Aaron S.
    "We have some of the best schools. We are also able to commute to Boston quickly."
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  • Aaron S.
    "Busy, the streets are not well-paved. So the commute is bumpy and dangerous."
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  • Aaron S.
    "That it is expensive to live here. It is a liberal bubble politically."
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  • liv
    "I have lived in Newton my entire life I love it , people are friendly and I love going to The Fessenden School Campus to watch the fireworks on the 4th of July"
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  • Rebecca M. B.
    "Iv lived here for 4 years it’s super safe friendly accessible with lots to do the only thing I’d say it’s lacking is clothing stores but there’s plenty or supermarkets and restaurants and bars and everything els I walk my dog sometimes at 2am because I’m a bartender and get home late and never have felt scared or in danger I meet lots of neighbors outside cause everyone seems to have a dog and has to walk them cause there’s no fences in yards so it’s nice cause you get to know people I love it "
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  • Artod
    "Great safe neighborhood. Easily walk to west newton square and best school systems. Quiet neighborhood yet lots of families with kids playing outdoors. We usually leave our cars unlocked and feel safe doing so. "
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  • Jack a.
    "Shopping. Schools. Tennis courts. Public swimming pool. Movie theater shops and restaurants. Public transportation (communter train and busses) are all within walking distance."
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  • Bdar66
    "We love our neighborhood! Lots of families, a good mix of different types of people. I have kids in Franklin and we are pleased with our experience with this school. We love being walking distance to Gath Pool and the fireworks on the fourth. West Newton Square is great place to walk for a date night or a Saturday morning movie with the kids. It is a good blend of city and town feel, with a lot of intellectuals, academics, and just super interesting people for neighbors."
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  • lola
    " very safe - great schools - walk to grocery stores - pharmacies - restaurants - parks "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 5, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,850
Apr 24, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,850
Price decreased by 5%
Feb 8, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,000

Frequently asked questions about 26 James St

  • Is Newton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Newton is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Newton?
    The median sale price in Newton is $1.5M. That is down $84.2K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the West Newton neighborhood?
    Residents describe the West Newton neighborhood in Newton, MA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in West Newton, Newton.
  • What are the closest schools to 26 James St?
    The closest schools to 26 James St in Newton, MA are F A Day Middle School (rated 9/10), Franklin Elementary School (rated 9/10), Newton North High School (rated 10/10).
  • Does 26 James St have parking?
    Yes, 26 James St in Newton, MA has on-site parking.

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