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68 Brooks Ave, Newton MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460 • Newtonville
$1,599,000
$1,499,000
Est. $7,781/month
6
Beds
3
Baths
2,900
Sq Ft
$517
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1905
Year Built
1
Garage Space
41
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$100,000 Listed May 28, 2026 • MLS# 73525626 Copied! • Updated Jun 25, 2026

About this home

The perfect blend of modern updates and vintage charm, this Newtonville Victorian is nestled on a charming side street near premier shopping, dining, and the commuter rail. A gracious front porch beckons you into the beautiful entry level graced with 9' ceilings, stained glass, and elegant architectural details. The entry foyer flows into an expansive bay-front living room and formal dining room with window-seat, an elegant fireplace mantel, and access to a wonderful deck, yard & garage. This level also offers a spacious family room or guest bedroom with an adjacent full bath. The modern kitchen is equipped with a quartz-capped island, stainless appliances, laundry area, mudroom + deck and yard access. Three spacious 2nd-level bedrooms plus a clever ensuite primary bath that doubles as a hallway bath. Finished attic with a full bath can flex as 3 more bedrooms or office, play and gym spaces. Recent updates inc. 2026 h/w tank, 1st floor bath, garage door opener, and new interior paint.

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Property History

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Price Changes
6.3%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Jun 18, 2026
$1,499,000 $100,000 (-6.25%)
From $1,599,000 to $1,499,000 (-6.2%)
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Listed for Sale
May 28, 2026
$1,599,000
Original listing
Agent: Elisabeth Preis Office: Compass

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $10 $1,057,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,057,000

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1905
Living Area 2,900 sq ft
Lot Size 0.13 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Dining Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry First Floor
Features Lighting - Overhead, Bedroom, Entry Hall

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Victorian
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck, Storage
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $10
Assessed Value $1,057,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Three Attic Bedrooms Are On Separate Electric Baseboard Zone Of Heat And Do Not Have Closets. Finished Attic Square Footage Is Not Included On Public Record.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Pale green
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures As measured by Drone Home Media on first, second and third floors
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 28 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1905
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,900 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
12.25 x 4.583333333
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Second Floor

Bedroom3
12.583333333 x 13
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
Bathroom2
7.833333333 x 7.166666666
Bathroom - Full, Double Vanity
Bedroom2
13 x 13.583333333
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
Master Bedroom
16.25 x 12.916666666
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding

Third Floor

Bedroom5
13.083333333 x 9.333333333
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom4
11.666666666 x 10
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom3
5.75 x 9.333333333
Bathroom - Full

Other Floor

Office
Master Bathroom

Main,First Floor

Dining Room
16.166666666 x 13.166666666
Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding, Window Seat
Kitchen
25.916666666 x 11.833333333
Bathroom - Full, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Deck - Exterior, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer Hookup, Gas Stove, Decorative Molding
Living Room
12.833333333 x 17.5
Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
Family Room
12.25 x 14.666666666
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Bedroom, Entry Hall
Windows: Window(s) - Stained Glass
Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1905
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Storage
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Dining Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
School District
Newton School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Fessenden School
0.6 mi
Grades K-09
Dearborn Academy School
0.7 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
0.9 mi
Grades K-06
Newton Country Day School
1.1 mi
Grades 05-12
Learning Prep School
1.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
2.5 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
3.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
4.2 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
0.5 mi | #11 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
1.5 mi | #26 of 352 | Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
3.0 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
3.1 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.2 above state avg
713 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Clearway School
2.7 mi
Grades 06-12
Fusion Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
0.5 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton South High School
2.9 mi | #5 of 346 | Score: 77.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
+19.7 above state avg
1,898 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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68 Brooks Ave, Newton MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460

Listing Information

Listing Agent Elisabeth Preis
Listing Office Compass
Office Phone 617-752-6845
Agent MLS ID BB810649
Office MLS ID AN3337
Listing Data Updated Jun 25, 2026 8:02 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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