40 Brooks Ave, Newton, MA 02460
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SOLD
JUL 10, 2026

40 Brooks Ave
Newton, MA 02460

Newtonville
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,681 sqft

$1,576,000

Last Sold: Jul 10, 2026
13% over list $1.4M
$588/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $9,487/mo*
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$1,576,000

Last Sold: Jul 10, 2026
13% over list $1.4M
$588/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $9,487/mo*
Refinance Your Home
6 Beds
3 Baths
2,681 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Living Area
2,681 sqft
Price/Sqft
$588/sqft
Parking
4 Open Spaces

About this House

Spacious and beautifully maintained Newtonville Village Victorian offering 11 rooms, 6 bedrooms, and 3 full baths (2 with walk-iin showers) in a highly desirable location.This charming home blends timeless architectural detail with modern updates, featuring high ceilings, hardwood floors, large windows, generous living and dining areas, updated kitchen and baths. 1st floor with stone foyer, french doors to living room, dining room with bay windows. The kitchen has granite counters and SS appliances. Adjacent home office, full bath and 17'x19' family room with sliding doors to a large deck. 2nd floor has a 17'x19' primary bedroom with full bath. 3 family bedrooms, home office and family bath. 3rd floor has 2 bedrooms. Flexible floor plan provides space for family living, guests, home offices, or extended family. Convenient to Horace Mann Elementary, Day Middle, Newton North, Trader Joe's, restaurants, shopping, commuter rail to Boston, buses to Cambridge, Mass Pike, and major routes.
40 Brooks Ave, Newton, MA 02460 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,681 sqft single-family home in Newtonville, built in 1920. It last sold for $1,576,000 on Jul 10, 2026 (13% above the $1,395,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,573,600, with a rent estimate of $6,186/month.

Home Details for 40 Brooks Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2681 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric DryerAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDisposalDryerLaundry: In Basement,Gas Dryer Hookup,Electric Dryer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Electric Baseboard,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Dining RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: ScreensFlooring: Wood, Tile, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood, Tile, Stone Slate, Flooring Hardwood, Flooring Wall To Wall Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, DeckExterior: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, ScreensFoundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 4No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2681

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Victorian
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 684832

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,395,000Price Per Sqft: $588/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jun 09 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Newton
School Information
Elementary School: Horace MannJr High / Middle School: Day MiddleHigh School: Newton North

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2681 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5842 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Contract

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73529046Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2681

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingPoolTennis Court(s)Walk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityLaundromatBike PathHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic School
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listed by Lewitt Real Estate Team, (617) 731-4644
Hammond Residential Real Estate, (617) 731-4644
Mary Lewitt, (617) 935-1083
Bought with: Gore Lietzke Group, (617) 645-3120, William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, (617) 964-1850
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73529046

Price History for 40 Brooks Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/10/2026$1,576,000Sold
MLS PIN #73529046
06/09/2026$1,395,000PendingMLS PIN #73529046
06/03/2026$1,395,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73529046

Market trends in Newton

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.53M
$17.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$619
$17MoM
Available listings
321
23MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$11,259
Assessment$1,148,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 40 Brooks Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
33 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
11/12/25
5
2.5
2,877
15 Edinboro Ter, Newton, MA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
11/03/25
3
3
2,336
11 Randlett Park, Newton, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,275,000
01/06/26
4
1.5
2,137
16 Prescott St, Newton, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$2,275,000
04/23/26
5
3.5
3,783
140 Mount Vernon St, Newton, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,925,000
11/14/25
5
3.5
2,944
51 Fairfield St, Newton, MA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$1,845,000
07/14/26
4
2.5
2,625
46 Randlett Park, Newton, MA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,525,000
06/16/26
3
1.5
2,420
66 Randlett Park, Newton, MA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$1,410,000
07/31/26
3
3
1,812
99 Fairway Dr, Newton, MA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$1,230,000
08/29/25
4
2.5
1,792

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Neighborhood Overview

Newtonville
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What Locals Say about Newtonville

At least 60 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 90 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say there's wildlife

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 48 % Say there are community events

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  • Shermaderma
    "Great neighborhood. Walking to distance to everything; schools, groceries, restaurants, fast food, commuter rail and buses. People are out and about and friendly. Streets are safe. "
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    "Wonderful city. Safest of its size in the whole country. First class schools, wonderful library, convenient shopping, lots of restaurants. Newton is called the garden city because of the extensive trees found everywhere."
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    "It’s a nice neighborhood, very quiet, good school district, access to public transportation and restaurants."
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  • Babpta
    "various parks and places to walk you pet. must keep the dog on a leash always remember to clean up, you could be fined"
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  • Katherine
    "The is the dog park close and also Pooch hotel (doggie daycare & boarding) near by. There is also a huge park where we walk around quite a lot. Our dog never gets tired of it! "
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  • EO
    "There are both off leash parks and designated area parks. I do not own a dog so I cannot speak too much. Also there are coyotes and wild turkeys which may be dangerous to small dogs."
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  • Gloria L.
    "People have a high level of education, while being down to earth and are very family oriented. We love the proximity to the Mass Pike which makes it easy to get to Boston or anywhere to the West also. Neighbors are friendly and involved in the school system and the town politics."
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  • Shayne B.
    "Tons of places to walk your dog that are safe and easy to get to."
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  • Shayne B.
    "It has a suburban feel with a lot of the convenience of city life."
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  • Shayne B.
    "There are lots of traffic lights, but the traffic in my area is not too bad."
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  • Shayne B.
    "Newtonville has good schools and tons of parks where kids can play."
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  • Attybsk
    "It’s a suburban hamlet in close proximity to the thriving beat of Boston. Close to Fenway Park, close to the Celtics and Bruins, Patriots to the south and easy access to highways north and west, this is the epicenter of where it all happens!"
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  • Jenna T.
    "There are nice dog parks and other areas to take your dog."
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  • Jenna T.
    "Our main street has unique restaurants that let you enjoy all kinds of cuisine. It is a fun place to wander around."
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  • Jenna T.
    "Newtonville is super accessible, right off the highway."
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  • Jenna T.
    "Newtonville has great opportunities for kids to participate in sports and has a lot of little neighborhood groups of friends."
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  • Stephanie C.
    "This is a dog-friendly area. There is a nice dog park that is well maintained and not very crowded. You can access the Comm Ave Carriage Road or Charles River paths for long walks. There are also several large parks nearby."
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  • Stephanie C.
    "It is beautiful and populated by down-to-earth people."
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  • Stephanie C.
    "It can be difficult getting in and out of this neighborhood during rush hour, but most of the time there is no traffic or it is minimal. Very easy access to Mass Pike and Boston."
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  • Stephanie C.
    "Newton public schools are great. There are many families in the neighborhood. There's also a large public library."
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  • Ebruoral1
    "Great neighborhood. Neighbors are friendly and civil, great schools, supportive community. Generally well to do, educated."
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  • Ebruoral1
    "Lived in the neighborhood for more than 10 years, has all the comforts that a neighborhood can have. Nice people, cared for houses, friendly atmosphere, great schools with parent involvement."
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  • Bernardo G.
    "Walk to commuter train, Shaws, Trader Joe's, Wholefoods, Newton Free Library and many other stores in Newtonville."
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