68 Brooks Ave
Newton, MA 02460
Newtonville- 6 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,900 sqft
6 Beds
3 Baths
2,900 sqft
Local Information
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Description
The perfect blend of modern updates and vintage charm, this Newtonville Victorian is nestled on a charming side street near premier shopping, dining, and the commuter rail. A gracious front porch beckons you into the beautiful entry level graced with 9' ceilings, stained glass, and elegant architectural details. The entry foyer flows into an expansive bay-front living room and formal dining room with window-seat, an elegant fireplace mantel, and access to a wonderful deck, yard & garage. This level also offers a spacious family room or guest bedroom with an adjacent full bath. The modern kitchen is equipped with a quartz-capped island, stainless appliances, laundry area, mudroom + deck and yard access. Three spacious 2nd-level bedrooms plus a clever ensuite primary bath that doubles as a hallway bath. Finished attic with a full bath can flex as 3 more bedrooms or office, play and gym spaces. Recent updates inc. 2026 boiler, 1st floor bath, garage door opener, and new interior paint.
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$551
Listed
20 days ago
Home Details for 68 Brooks Ave
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Interior Details Basement: Interior Entry,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, 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 Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: First FloorMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Electric Baseboard,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Dining RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Stained GlassFlooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Wood, Carpet, Flooring Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring Wood |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, DeckExterior: Porch, Deck, StorageFoundation: Stone |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Paved Drive,Off Street |
Frontage Road Frontage: PublicRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 2900 |
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Days on Market: 20 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1905 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Victorian |
Building Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Parcel Number: 684826 |
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Price List Price: $1,599,000Price Per Sqft: $551 |
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MLS Status: Active |
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Direction & Address City: Newton |
School Information Elementary School: Horace MannJr High / Middle School: DayHigh School: Newton North |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 73525626 |
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Building Area Building Area: 2900 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 5636 sqft |
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BasementMls Number: 73525626Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2900 |
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Public TransportationShoppingPoolParkMedical FacilityHighway AccessPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-Station |
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Elisabeth Preis, (617) 997-1694
Compass, (617) 752-6845
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73525626
Also Listed on MLS PIN.
Market trends in Newton
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.51M
$86.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$602
$20MoM
Available listings
344
38MoM
Price History for 68 Brooks Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 05/28/2026 | $1,599,000 | Listed For Sale | MLS PIN #73525626 |
| 08/28/2007 | $555,000 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Tax | $9,866 |
| Assessment | $1,006,700 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 68 Brooks Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.15 | Single-Family Home | $1,650,000 | 07/25/25 | 6 | 2 | 3,130 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $1,800,000 | 11/12/25 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,877 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $1,275,000 | 01/06/26 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,137 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $1,925,000 | 11/14/25 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,944 | |
0.36 | Single-Family Home | $2,275,000 | 04/23/26 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,783 | |
0.29 | Single-Family Home | $1,500,000 | 11/03/25 | 3 | 3 | 2,336 | |
0.50 | Single-Family Home | $1,230,000 | 08/29/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,792 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $1,750,000 | 07/01/25 | 4 | 4.5 | 2,760 | |
0.39 | Single-Family Home | $1,100,000 | 11/14/25 | 3 | 3 | 1,551 |
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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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Elisabeth Preis, Compass, (617) 752-6845
Agent Phone: (617) 997-1694
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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 May 28, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73525626.

