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68 Brooks Avenue Newton — Photo 1 of 34

68 Brooks Avenue Newton — Photo 1 of 34

$1,299,000

68 Brooks Avenue, Newton, MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460 — Newtonville

Beds

6

Baths

3

SqFt

2,900

Style

Single Family

Built

1905

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.

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Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$448/sqft
Local Avg (Newton)$564/sqft
21% BelowMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Newton, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$1,299,000
Annual Taxes$10,600

Parking

Garage1
Off-Street4

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms10
Fireplaces1
FlooringCarpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
BasementFull, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Climate & Utilities

HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle
FoundationStone
ZoningMR3

Property & Lot

Acres0.13
SqFt Lot5,636
Lot FeaturesLevel

Amenities & Appliances

Gas Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Microwave • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Third
Bedroom 4Bedroom 5Bathroom 3
Second
Master BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bathroom 2
First
Living RoomDining RoomKitchenFamily RoomBathroom 1
Living Room
Lvl First

13 x 17.5

Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pocket Door

Dining Room
Lvl First

16 x 13

Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pocket Door, Window Seat

Kitchen
Lvl First

26 x 12

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances

Family Room
Lvl First

12 x 15

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail

Master Bedroom
Lvl Second

16 x 13

Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom 2
Lvl Second

13 x 13

Bedroom 3
Lvl Second

13 x 14

Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom 4
Lvl Third

12 x 10

Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom 5
Lvl Third

13 x 10

Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom 1
Lvl First

12 x 4.5

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bathroom 2
Lvl Second

8 x 7

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink

Bathroom 3
Lvl Third

6 x 9.5

Bathroom - Full

Population

10,099

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$178K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

45.4%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Middlesex County

2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,900 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 5,636 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Mary Lewitt

Listing Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

MLS® Number: 73574302

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