Newton, MA

Newton Centre

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$950K - $5.2M
For Sale on Trulia:
33 homes
Rent:
$2.6K - $7.8K
For Rent on Trulia:
27 homes
To Downtown Boston:
29 minutes
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What Locals Say about Newton Centre

At least 38 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say there's wildlife

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 61 % Say there are community events

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Commave
    "There is a grand piano out on the town green all summer and most evenings people gather there to eat and admire the community-maintained gardens while they listen to whoever plays. The Harvest Fair in the fall is well attended and a great time. The weekly farmers market is first-rate as is swimming in Crystal Lake. And then there’s Halloween, when so many people go all-out. "
  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in West Newton and then Newton Centre since 1978, raised three kids here, and have retired here. A wonderful town filled with friendly and high achieving people. "
  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dogs, lots of parks, nice people, great schools, lots of restaurants and stores within walking distance."
  • Trulia User
    "I live in newton one year,it is safe and quiet, very beautiful town,people are friendly,everything is good for me."
  • Trulia User
    "Close knit community, close to T station and vibrant city center that is really convenient for all. "
  • Trulia User
    "Newton Centre combines the best or urban and suburban living. Eminently walkable, with a huge variety of shops and restaurants a quick stroll away and a subway stop at its heart, the neighborhood invites you to leave your car in the garage you probably have and complete your errands on foot. Parks and recreational facilities, including a large lake with a public beach, are within the neighborhood’s bounds. When you need to get somewhere by car, you’re quickly connected to two major highways and only minutes from downtown Boston and Logan Airport, but the minute you return home, you’ll hear crickets chirping and children playing and struggle to believe that your tree-lined street is so close to such a major city and its associated environment. "
  • Trulia User
    "I’m only a few minutes away from work. It’s a great location to be and to raise kids. Cute little shops that just opened up as well. "
  • Trulia User
    "Best schools in the US, beautiful neighborhood with easy accessibility to public transportation and restaurants "
  • Robert S.
    "Place where kids can walk to friends house and the park without worry. Great place for being part of a community and feeling a sense of belonging"
  • Pamela H.
    "We feel so lucky to live near the huge and beautiful Newton Library, are able to walk to 3 adorable villages, have 2 Whole Foods and a trader joes less than a mile away, excellent schools, 12 mins to downtown, and have never felt more safe and happy amid a wonderful community"
  • Deandra K.
    "Tons of dog walkers around Crystal lake and Cold Spring Park- (dog park). Everyone is friendly and respectful with their dogs."
  • Debbie A.
    "This is a good and safe area and a better education. I’m very confident that my kids go to the school here in newton "
  • Mdmdagesse
    "Live here for 6 years and not really made any friends. Very walkable neighborhood with park near by and even Crystal lake near by. The T is also very accessible. "
  • Mdmdagesse
    "Newton Center is a great location for commuting and having so many dining options. Also near Crystal Lake which offers plenty of summer activities. "
  • Deandra K.
    "Great place to live. Friendly neighbors, safe for kids, great schools We have lived here for 13 years and we really enjoy it. Neighbors here help each other during bad weather, and lots of fun things to do at Crystal Lake."
  • Megan M.
    "Green line is close by or there's a bus during the week that can connect you to express busses downtown"
  • Realtyakin
    "Dog owners seem to enjoy their activities with their dogs. They have great outdoor space where they walk and jog. "
  • Robert S.
    "There are lots of other field walkers to socialize with. And a dedicated carriage lane path with grass spaces. "
  • Rob D.
    "Neighborhood happy hours and gatherings. Lots of kids and they have fun playing together. People seem to genuinely care about the neighborhood. "
  • Jdiffc
    "I’ve lived here in Newton Centre for almost 30 years and love the convenience of a city with the outdoor parks and recreation of the country. Schools are great, easy walk to public transportation, and Crystal Lake is one block away, You can walk to Whole Foods, the library, City Hall, Cold Springs Park and great restaurants."
  • Robert S.
    "Great public school community and more kids sports and activities within 10 min than you could ever believe. "
  • Jakritzer
    "Plenty of sidewalks. Friendly neighbors. Open spaces nearby. There is a carriage lane with minimal local traffic that goes for miles"
  • Robert S.
    "Everyone is intelligent, college educated, and invests time in the community. Everyone volunteers and goes out of their way to contribute to the community. "
  • Jakritzer
    "Cozy feel. Quiet. Walk to elementary school. Walk to Newton Center. Close to highway. Great schools "

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