The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02465 sells for about $1,159,200, or $527 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,020 a month.
ZIP 02465 — Newton
The housing market in 02465 remains highly competitive with low inventory and strong demand, keeping prices elevated. While sales volume is modest, the area's reputation for top-tier schools and transit access continues to drive buyer interest. Market conditions are stable, reflecting a resilient local economy despite broader national economic headwinds.
This ZIP is ideal for established families and professionals who prioritize school quality and transit access to Boston while desiring a suburban community feel.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 1.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 3.2% — 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 5.4%/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 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 02465, Middlesex County, MA
West Newton generally experiences low crime rates consistent with the broader Newton area, which is frequently cited as one of the safest communities in Massachusetts.
The area is served by the highly-rated Newton Public Schools district, which is consistently recognized for academic excellence and strong college readiness metrics.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and localized flood risks in low-lying areas near the Charles River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Boston-Cambridge innovation corridor, with significant employment access in education, healthcare, and technology sectors.
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.
Residents benefit from excellent access to the MBTA Commuter Rail (West Newton station) and proximity to the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) for direct travel into downtown Boston.
The area features access to the Charles River greenway, local parks like Albemarle Field, and a variety of boutique shopping and dining options in West Newton Village.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by professional commuters and families seeking access to top-tier schools.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Boston-Cambridge metro area, with major employment hubs in higher education, biotechnology, and professional services.
The area is well-served by the MBTA Commuter Rail Framingham/Worcester line and multiple bus routes connecting to the Green Line subway.
Development is largely constrained by existing density, with current planning focused on transit-oriented development near the commuter rail station.
The City of Newton Assessor's Office manages property valuations, conducting annual reviews to ensure assessments reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to City of Newton municipal taxes and the Newton Public Schools district levy.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with coastal storm surges and winter weather damage.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles for ZCTA 02465.
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 & Museum4.68.7 mi
- Kimball Farm Westford4.618.5 mi
- Apex Entertainment Marlborough4.418.5 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.59.1 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.58.7 mi
- Fenway Park4.86.4 mi
- TD Garden4.68.3 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.617.8 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.58.9 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.911.1 mi
- Fenway Park4.86.4 mi
- Boston Common4.78 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.86.6 mi
- New England Aquarium4.48.9 mi
- Harvard Square4.65.6 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.86.6 mi
- Boston Public Library4.87.3 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.76.3 mi
- Museum of Science4.77.8 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.68.7 mi
- Boston Common4.78 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.47.4 mi
- Public Garden4.87.8 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.87.3 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.85.9 mi
- Community Boating, Inc.4.67.7 mi
- MIT Sailing Pavilion4.96.9 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.911.1 mi
- Granite Links Golf Club4.611.3 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.94.1 mi
- George Wright4.57.1 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course42.6 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.38.5 mi
- Burlington Mall4.49.4 mi
- Natick Mall4.58.9 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.57.1 mi
- Quincy Market4.58.6 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.110.9 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.511 mi
- The Lounge3.410.7 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.110.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic independent movie theater serving as a community anchor.
Large recreational complex with sports fields and walking paths.
Extensive multi-use trail system for cycling and walking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.