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.
For sale
Price increase: $100K (9/15)
$1,399,000
68 Brooks Ave, Newton, MA 02460
6beds
2,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
5,636 Square Feet Lot
$1,366,600 Zestimate®
$482/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
One car garageStorage shedHardwood floorsSs appliancesPocket doorsOriginal deep moldingsHigh ceilings
- 15 days
- 377
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary Lewitt 617-935-1083,
Hammond Residential Real Estate 617-731-4644
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73574302
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: Second
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: First
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 12 x 4.5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Third
- Area: 57
- Dimensions: 6 x 9.5
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pocket Door, Window Seat
- Level: First
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Family room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail
- Level: First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: First
- Area: 312
- Dimensions: 26 x 12
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pocket Door
- Level: First
- Area: 227.5
- Dimensions: 13 x 17.5
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Bedroom
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,900
- Total interior livable area: 2,900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage
Lot
- Size: 5,636 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 684826
- Zoning: MR3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
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
- Subdivision: Newtonville
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $482/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,057,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,600
- Date on market: 9/19/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Estimated market value
$1,366,600
$1.30M - $1.43M
$4,939/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Price change | $1,399,000+7.7%$482/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73574302 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000-13.3%$448/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73574302 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2026 | Listing removed | $1,499,000$517/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73525626 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $1,499,000-6.3%$517/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73525626 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000+188.1%$551/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73525626 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2007 | Sold | $555,000$191/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,866 +3.4% | $1,006,700 +3% |
| 2024 | $9,539 +5.8% | $977,400 +10.3% |
| 2023 | $9,020 +4.5% | $886,100 +8% |
| 2022 | $8,632 +3.6% | $820,500 +6% |
| 2021 | $8,329 +3.1% | $774,100 |
| 2020 | $8,082 +2.9% | $774,100 +3% |
| 2019 | $7,854 +13.4% | $751,600 +17.5% |
| 2018 | $6,923 +3.1% | $639,800 +6% |
| 2017 | $6,712 +4.6% | $603,600 +7% |
| 2016 | $6,419 +4.9% | $564,100 +7% |
| 2015 | $6,121 -0.5% | $527,200 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $6,150 +5.5% | $507,400 |
| 2013 | $5,830 +2.9% | $507,400 |
| 2012 | $5,668 +1.9% | $507,400 -0.6% |
| 2011 | $5,564 +2.6% | $510,500 -2% |
| 2010 | $5,423 +2.4% | $520,900 -2% |
| 2009 | $5,294 +2.7% | $531,500 |
| 2008 | $5,156 -0.6% | $531,500 -4.4% |
| 2007 | $5,185 +2.7% | $555,700 +3% |
| 2006 | $5,050 +3.7% | $539,500 +5% |
| 2005 | $4,871 +1.5% | $513,800 +9.2% |
| 2004 | $4,797 +4.6% | $470,300 +12% |
| 2003 | $4,585 +9.8% | $419,900 |
| 2002 | $4,174 +8.8% | $419,900 +32% |
| 2000 | $3,836 +4.8% | $318,100 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $3,661 | $289,400 |
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Neighborhood: Newtonville
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Horace Mann
- Middle: Day Middle
- High: Newton North
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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