The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02459 sells for about $2,019,126, or $629 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 63 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,388 a month.
ZIP 02459 — Newton
The 02459 market remains highly competitive with elevated prices and sustained demand, though it shows signs of rebalancing. Homes are selling slightly below asking price on average, indicating marginally more buyer negotiating power. Tight inventory continues to support property values, but the era of automatic double-digit overbidding has subsided.
Ideal for established family buyers and professionals seeking proximity to Boston with suburban amenities; less suited for budget-conscious renters or first-time buyers without significant capital.
Median prices moved up 2.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 63 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 3.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 02459, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Local data indicates Newton generally maintains one of the lowest crime rates in the Greater Boston area, consistently ranking as one of the safest communities in the region.
The area is served by the Newton Public Schools district, which maintains a premier reputation and consistently high rankings, heavily driving residential demand.
The area has a moderate risk of wildfire, with approximately 38% of properties in 02459 showing some level of risk over the next 30 years.
Newton Center remains a mature, stable suburban village; development momentum is primarily focused on small-scale, high-end residential infill rather than major infrastructure expansion.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Convenient access to the MBTA Green Line (D-branch) provides a direct transit link to downtown Boston/Longwood Medical Area; driving times are highly dependent on peak-hour congestion on I-90 and Route 9.
Features high access to urban-style dining and shopping in the Newton Center village, alongside nearby green spaces like Crystal Lake and various parkland trails.
Market depth is tight with limited vacancy; high barriers to entry for rental inventory are driven by family demand for proximity to top-tier schools.
Newton's economy is anchored by its proximity to the Greater Boston life sciences, education, and professional services clusters.
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Development is limited to parcel-specific luxury residential replacement; no major municipal infrastructure projects currently dominate the zoning pipeline in 02459.
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No special tax or utility districts apply; parcels fall under standard municipal jurisdiction.
Standard New England residential insurance profile; elevated premiums may occur for properties in flood-prone or high-wildfire-risk zones.
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data.census.gov, Table B03002, B25077, B25064, B19013, B25034, B25002, B25003, B25091, B25087, B08024, B08013, B15003, B23025, B17001, B25010
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.67.7 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.518.8 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.58 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.57.9 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.710.4 mi
- Fenway Park4.85.5 mi
- TD Garden4.67.7 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.615.2 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.57.7 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.97.7 mi
- Fenway Park4.85.5 mi
- Boston Common4.77.1 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.85.4 mi
- New England Aquarium4.48 mi
- Harvard Square4.66 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.85.4 mi
- Boston Public Library4.86.4 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.75.1 mi
- Museum of Science4.77.4 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.67.7 mi
- Boston Common4.77.1 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.44.9 mi
- Public Garden4.86.9 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.86.6 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.83.4 mi
- Community Boating, Inc.4.67 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.96.3 mi
- Atlantic Wharf4.67.7 mi
- Constitution Marina4.68 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.97.7 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.68.1 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.91.4 mi
- George Wright4.53.6 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course43 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.38.7 mi
- Natick Mall4.510.1 mi
- Burlington Mall4.412.5 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.56.2 mi
- Quincy Market4.57.8 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.110 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.510.6 mi
- The Lounge3.49.8 mi
- Boston Skydive Center530.4 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.19.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features a charming village center with shops and restaurants.
A popular spot for recreation, including swimming and boating.
Area offers numerous options for golf enthusiasts.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).