8 Briar Ln, Newton, MA 02460
OFF MARKET

$1,439,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,566 sqft

8 Briar Ln, Newton, MA 02460

Newtonville
Est. Refi. Payment $8,587/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold May 22, 2000 for $440,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.44M
Since last month
Increased$29K (+2%)
Since last year
Increased$119K (+9%)
Since last sale
Increased$1M (+227.5%)
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 +82% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.44M
August 2026$1.44M
July 2026$1.41M
June 2026$1.39M
May 2026$1.29M
April 2026$1.54M
March 2026$1.42M
February 2026$1.75M
January 2026$1.47M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
11 Prospect Ter, Newton, MA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$1,516,000
05/01/26
3
2.5
2,045
27 Fairway Dr, Newton, MA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$1,225,000
10/24/25
3
1.5
1,440
299 Albemarle Rd, Newton, MA
0.63
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
11/14/25
3
3
1,551
21 Lewis St, Newton, MA
0.69
Single-Family Home
$1,128,000
11/20/25
3
1.5
1,563
51 Fairfield St, Newton, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,845,000
07/14/26
4
2.5
2,625
40 Fairway Dr, Newton, MA
0.59
Single-Family Home
$1,265,000
11/10/25
3
1.5
1,696
66 Randlett Park, Newton, MA
0.66
Single-Family Home
$1,410,000
07/31/26
3
3
1,812
11 Bunker Ln, Newton, MA
0.60
Single-Family Home
$1,467,000
06/15/26
3
1.5
1,824
51 Clinton St, Newton, MA
0.66
Single-Family Home
$899,000
10/31/25
3
1.5
1,666
40 Brooks Ave, Newton, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,576,000
07/10/26
6
3
2,681

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
50 Highland Ave #C, Newtonville, MA 02460
0.03
-
4
4.5
3,690
Off Market
50 Highland Ave #4, Newtonville, MA 02460
0.03
-
4
4.5
3,690
Off Market
59-61 Highland Ave, Newtonville, MA 02460
0.07
-
3
2.5
2,067
Off Market
31 Highland Ave #7, Newtonville, MA 02460
0.07
-
1
1
564
Off Market
10 Highland Park, Newton, MA 02460
0.08
$1,203,100
3
1.5
1,368
Off Market
25 Highland Ave #5, Newtonville, MA 02460
0.08
-
2
1
921
Off Market
25 Highland Ave #2, Newtonville, MA 02460
0.08
$627,800
2
1
1,105
Off Market
355 Walnut St #2, Newton, MA 02460
0.09
$1,076,400
4
4
2,383
Off Market
355 Walnut St #1, Newton, MA 02460
0.09
$1,655,200
5
4.5
3,700
Off Market
90 Highland Ave, Newton, MA 02460
0.10
$2,626,700
7
5.5
6,017
Off Market
216 Lowell Ave, Newton, MA 02460
0.13
$1,312,700
3
3.5
1,700
Off Market
3 Otis St #3, Newtonville, MA 02460
0.10
-
4
3.5
3,225
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1927
1,566 sqft
$919/sqft
Garage

About this House

Totally enchanting property. Lovingly cared for. 1st floor formal living room with working wood fireplace open to nice den / 3rd Bedroom, easy access to cozy screen porch. Formal dining room with built in china hutch. Warm hardwood floors throughout. Sliding doors fro Dining room open to a private, spacious fenced yard. Cozy country kitchen, excellent cabinet and counter space, gas stove, microwave, stainless fridge. Renovated 1/2 bath. 2nd floor 2 really nice bedrooms 2 full baths and excellent closet space. Gas heat, Central Air.Office in basement and lots of storage, bonus workshop area. Terrific 2 car garage. Great quiet neighborhood, close to shops, restaurants and commuter rail. Excellent Schools. Available 12/1. Please call Alan 617-212-5250

Yearly, Summers
8 Briar Ln, Newton, MA 02460 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,566 sqft single-family home in Newtonville, built in 1927. It last sold for $440,000 on May 22, 2000. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2017 with an asking price of $3,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 13, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,439,400, with a rent estimate of $4,889/month.

Home Details for 8 Briar Ln

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Office
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: WoodGardenLawnPatioSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1927
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6695 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 13, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$3,400
Oct 14, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$3,400
Jul 9, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$3,400
Jun 16, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$3,400
Price decreased by 6%
May 27, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$3,600

Market trends in Newton

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.59M
$66.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$631
$9MoM
Available listings
261
60MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Newtonville

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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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  • 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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    "Newtonville is super accessible, right off the highway."
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    "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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    "Great neighborhood. Neighbors are friendly and civil, great schools, supportive community. Generally well to do, educated."
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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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Frequently asked questions about 8 Briar Ln

  • What is 8 Briar Ln estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8 Briar Ln in Newton, MA is $1,439,400.
  • What is the price history for 8 Briar Ln?
    8 Briar Ln in Newton, MA last sold for $440,000 in May 2000.
  • Is Newton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Newton is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Newton?
    The median sale price in Newton is $1.59M. That is up $66.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 8 Briar Ln have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8 Briar Ln in Newton, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 8 Briar Ln have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8 Briar Ln in Newton, MA has in-unit laundry.

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