68 Brooks Ave, Newton, MA 02460
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FOR SALE

$1,299,000

  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,900 sqft

68 Brooks Ave, Newton, MA 02460

Newtonville
Est. Mortgage $7,977/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1905
$448/sqft
Garage

Local Information

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

About this House

Spacious, well maintained Newtonville Village Victorian offering 10 rooms, 6 bedrooms, and 3 full baths in a highly desirable location on a low traffic street. This charming home blends architectural detail with modern updates, featuring high ceilings, hardwood floors, stained glass door and windows, pocket doors, original deep moldings, replaced windows, resheetrocked and recently painted interior walls and ceilings, generous living and dining areas. 1st floor front entry opens to a 13'x17.5' living room, 13'x16' dining room with fireplace and bay window/window seat. 26'x12' updated kitchen with stone counters, island that seats four, SS appliances with adjacent 12'x15' family room or 1st floor bedroom and updated full bath. Mudroom off kitchen opens to wrap around deck which is also accessible from dining room. 2nd floor has 3 family bedrooms (two with walk-in closets) and updated family bath. 3rd floor has 3 bedrooms and bath. Flexible floor plan provides space for family living, guests, home offices, or extended family. One car garage and storage shed. Convenient to Horace Mann Elementary, Day Middle, Newton North High, Trader Joe's, restaurants, shopping, commuter rail to Boston, buses to Cambridge, Mass Pike, and major routes.
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Mary Lewitt, (617) 935-1083
Hammond Residential Real Estate, (617) 731-4644
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73574302
Also Listed on MLS PIN.

Open House

Sunday, September 13
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Home Details for 68 Brooks Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 10Types 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
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2900 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas RangeAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: First FloorMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Dining RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring Wall To Wall Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, DeckExterior: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, StorageFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Paved Drive,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2900

Days on Market

Days on Market: 4

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905
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: 684826

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,299,000Price Per Sqft: $448

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 73574302

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2900 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5636 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Contract

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73574302Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2900

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingPoolTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfMedical FacilityHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-Station

Around this home

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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Market trends in Newton

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.5M
$84.2KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.5%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$618
$14MoM
Available listings
232
29MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.28M
Since last month
Decreased$172K (-11.8%)
Since last year
Increased$55K (+4.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$726K (+130.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +51% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.28M
August 2026$1.44M
July 2026$1.45M
June 2026$1.36M
May 2026$1.3M
April 2026$1.26M
March 2026$1.25M
February 2026$1.2M
January 2026$1.16M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
40 Brooks Ave, Newton, MA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,576,000
07/10/26
6
3
2,681
33 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
11/12/25
5
2.5
2,877
11 Randlett Park, Newton, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,275,000
01/06/26
4
1.5
2,137
140 Mount Vernon St, Newton, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,925,000
11/14/25
5
3.5
2,944
16 Prescott St, Newton, MA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$2,275,000
04/23/26
5
3.5
3,783
15 Edinboro Ter, Newton, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
11/03/25
3
3
2,336
51 Fairfield St, Newton, MA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$1,845,000
07/14/26
4
2.5
2,625
69 Clinton St, Newton, MA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
06/29/26
5
2
2,280
299 Albemarle Rd, Newton, MA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
11/14/25
3
3
1,551
66 Randlett Park, Newton, MA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,410,000
07/31/26
3
3
1,812

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
167 Lowell Ave, Newton, MA 02460
0.03
$1,675,400
4
2
2,983
Off Market
40 Brooks Ave, Newton, MA 02460
0.07
$1,576,000
6
3
2,681
Recently Sold
61 Brooks Ave #1, Newton, MA 02460
0.03
$2,259,600
4
3.5
4,377
Off Market
171-171A Lowell Ave #A, Newtonville, MA 02460
0.03
$925,000
4
1.5
1,951
Recently Sold
935 Washington St #8, Newton, MA 02460
0.02
$1,116,100
2
2.5
2,386
Off Market
935 Washington St #4, Newton, MA 02460
0.02
$634,800
2
2
1,193
Off Market
935 Washington St #16, Newton, MA 02460
0.02
$614,400
2
1.5
1,192
Off Market
935 Washington St #1, Newton, MA 02460
0.02
$505,000
2
1.5
1,193
Recently Sold
70 Walker St, Newtonville, MA 02460
0.06
$1,950,000
4
4.5
4,265
For Sale
911 Washington Street Lowell Ave, Newtonville, MA 02460
0.05
$2,500,000
-
-
-
For Sale
142 Lowell Ave, Newton, MA 02460
0.09
$2,041,700
5
4.5
3,548
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 9, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73574302
Listed For Sale
$1,299,000
Aug 27, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73525626
ListingRemoved
$1,499,000
Jun 18, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73525626
PriceChange
$1,499,000
Price decreased by 6%
May 28, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73525626
Listed For Sale
$1,599,000
Aug 28, 2007
Source: N/A
Sold
$555,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Mary Lewitt, Hammond Residential Real Estate, (617) 731-4644
Agent Phone: (617) 935-1083
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Frequently asked questions about 68 Brooks Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 68 Brooks Ave?
    Based on a $1,299,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 68 Brooks Ave in Newton, MA is approximately $8,211 (about $7,043 principal & interest, $1,093 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 68 Brooks Ave compare to homes in Newton?
    68 Brooks Ave in Newton, MA is listed at $1,299,000, about 14% below the $1.5M median sale price in Newton.
  • What do residents say about the Newtonville neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Newtonville neighborhood in Newton, MA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to grocery stores. See homes for sale in Newtonville, Newton.
  • What are the closest schools to 68 Brooks Ave?
    The closest schools to 68 Brooks Ave in Newton, MA are F A Day Middle School (rated 9/10), Horace Mann Elementary School (rated 8/10), Newton North High School (rated 10/10).
  • Does 68 Brooks Ave have a pool?
    Yes, 68 Brooks Ave in Newton, MA has a pool.
  • Does 68 Brooks Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 68 Brooks Ave in Newton, MA has in-unit laundry.
68 Brooks Ave, Newton, MA 02460 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,900 sqft single-family home built in 1905. 68 Brooks Ave is located in Newtonville, Newton. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS PIN on Sep 9, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73574302.