68 Brooks Avenue

Newton, MA
$ 1,399,000 Beds 6 Baths 3 Sq 2,900
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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.

Active

  • Price
  • $ 1,399,000
  • City
  • Newton
  • Bedrooms
  • 6
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 3
  • County
  • MIDDLESEX
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Newtonville
  • Lot Size
  • 0.13 Acres
  • Zip
  • 02460
  • Sqr Footage
  • 2,900
  • Year Built
  • 1905
  • Taxes
  • $ 10600
  • Style
  • Victorian
  • MLS#
  • 73574302
Listed By: Mary Lewitt with Hammond Residential Real Estate.
Data Source: Massachusetts MLS Property Info Network (MLSPIN)

Features

General

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Forced Air,Natural Gas
Cooling None
Utilities for Gas Range
Roof Shingle
Appliances Gas Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
Zoning MR3
Garage Spaces 1
Patio/Porch Features Porch,Deck
Architectural Style Victorian
Construction Materials Frame
Year Built 1905
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2027
Parcel Number 684826
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-Station
County Middlesex
Property Type Residential
HOA No
Attached Garage No
Subdivision Name Newtonville
Garage Y/N Yes
Total Rooms 10
Full Baths 3
Status Active
Directions Off Washington Street near Lowell
High School Newton North
City Newton
Disclosures 3rd floor bedrooms have electric heat
Senior Community Y/N No
MLS Area Newtonville
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 5636
Carport Y/N No
Elementary School Horace Mann
Property Attached Y/N No
Year Built Details Approximate
Tax Annual Amount 10600
Home Warranty Y/N No
Middle/Junior High School Day Middle
Building Area Units Square Feet
Primary Bedroom Level Second
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Public Records
Tax Assessed Value 1057000
Certified Treated Yes

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Bedroom
Basement Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
Flooring Carpet,Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Dining Room
Kitchen Level First
Air Conditioning Y/N No
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Above Grade Finished Area 2900
Laundry Features First Floor
Total Bedrooms 6
Living Room Level First
LivingAreaSource Measured
Kitchen Features Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances
Total Baths 3
Primary Bathroom Features No
Living Room Features Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Pocket Door
Bedroom 4 Features Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 3 Features Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Features Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Features Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Pocket Door,Window Seat
Kitchen Area 312
Kitchen Length 26
Kitchen Width 12
Primary on Main 169
Second Bedroom Length 13
Second Bedroom Width 13
Bedroom 3 Area 182
Bedroom 3 Length 13
Bedroom 3 Width 14
Bedroom 4 Area 120
Bedroom 4 Length 12
Bedroom 4 Width 10
Dining Room Area 16
Dining Room Width 13
Family Room Area 180
Family Room Length 12
Living Room Area 227.5
Living Room Length 13
Living Room Width 17.5
Primary Bedroom Area 208
Primary Bedroom Features Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Primary Bedroom Length 16
Primary Bedroom Width 13
Family Room Width 15
Family Room Level First
Family Room Features Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail
Dining Room Level First
Dining Room Area 208
Bedroom 5 Width 10
Bedroom 5 Level Third
Bedroom 5 Length 13
Bedroom 5 Features Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 5 Area 130
Bedroom 4 Level Third
Bedroom 3 Level Second
Second Bedroom Level Second
Bathroom 1 Level First
Bathroom 2 Level Second
Bathroom 3 Level Third

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Porch,Deck,Rain Gutters,Storage
Parking Features Detached,Garage Door Opener,Paved Drive,Off Street
Lot Features Level
Water Source Public
Total Parking 4
Lot Size Area 0.13
Foundation Details Stone
Spa No
Building Area Total 2900
Lot Size Acres 0.13
Waterfront Y/N No
Covered Spaces 1
Road Frontage Type Public

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the North Andover, MA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Horace Mann Elementary School
Middle School Day Middle
High School Newton North High School

Price History

9/9/2026 Listed $1,299,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 02460

Price
AVG $2.17M
$1.4M
Taxes
AVG $15,005
$10,600
Year Built
AVG 1959
1905
Visits
AVG 166
12
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68 Brooks Avenue Newton, MA is a Single Family Home for sale at $1399000 with 2900 sqft and a lot size of 0.13 Acres Acre(s). 68 Brooks Avenue Newton has 6 bedrooms, 3 baths and was built in 1905. The property's zip code is 02460 which is in Newton, MA

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