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242 West Newton Street

242 West Newton Street, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1899

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

7

UNIT SIZE RANGE

420-710 sqft

Description

242 West Newton Street is located in Boston, near the intersection of Boylston Street and Massachusetts Avenue. This low-rise building stands at 1 story and includes 7 condominium units. It was built in 1899, adding historic charm to the area. The nearest water body is the Charles River. Units in the building range from 420 to 710 square feet. Each unit features 1 bedroom, providing suitable living space. Prices start at $225,000, making it an option for various buyers. The average closed price for units is $630,000, with an average price per square foot of $888. The building holds amenities like hot water, which adds to daily living comfort. On average, units spend 93 days on the market, indicating a reasonable turnover. Nearby, dining options include Thorntons Restaurant and 5 Napkin Burger. Local public schooling is available at Host Group Res. This building combines convenience and access to services in Boston. It offers a mix of historical details and modern condominium living. The nearby streets provide easy navigation throughout the city while keeping it linked to local amenities.

Building ImageMLS ID #73215027
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242 West Newton Street

242 West Newton Street, Boston, MA, 02116

YEAR BUILT

1899

# STORIES

1

# TOTAL UNITS

7

UNIT SIZE RANGE

420-710 sqft

Description

242 West Newton Street is located in Boston, near the intersection of Boylston Street and Massachusetts Avenue. This low-rise building stands at 1 story and includes 7 condominium units. It was built in 1899, adding historic charm to the area. The nearest water body is the Charles River. Units in the building range from 420 to 710 square feet. Each unit features 1 bedroom, providing suitable living space. Prices start at $225,000, making it an option for various buyers. The average closed price for units is $630,000, with an average price per square foot of $888. The building holds amenities like hot water, which adds to daily living comfort. On average, units spend 93 days on the market, indicating a reasonable turnover. Nearby, dining options include Thorntons Restaurant and 5 Napkin Burger. Local public schooling is available at Host Group Res. This building combines convenience and access to services in Boston. It offers a mix of historical details and modern condominium living. The nearby streets provide easy navigation throughout the city while keeping it linked to local amenities.

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Description

242 West Newton Street is located in Boston, near the intersection of Boylston Street and Massachusetts Avenue. This low-rise building stands at 1 story and includes 7 condominium units. It was built in 1899, adding historic charm to the area. The nearest water body is the Charles River. Units in the building range from 420 to 710 square feet. Each unit features 1 bedroom, providing suitable living space. Prices start at $225,000, making it an option for various buyers. The average closed price for units is $630,000, with an average price per square foot of $888. The building holds amenities like hot water, which adds to daily living comfort. On average, units spend 93 days on the market, indicating a reasonable turnover. Nearby, dining options include Thorntons Restaurant and 5 Napkin Burger. Local public schooling is available at Host Group Res. This building combines convenience and access to services in Boston. It offers a mix of historical details and modern condominium living. The nearby streets provide easy navigation throughout the city while keeping it linked to local amenities.

242 West Newton Street Market Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$645,000($909/Sqft.)
Avg. Sale Price$630,000($888/Sqft.)
Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price 0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market93 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly
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Market Stats

Year over year list price0.00%
Year over year sale price0.00%
Total Listings1 Listed
Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market93 days
Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

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Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

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242 West Newton Street Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 1171011922024-06-21
MLS#: 73215027 		Closed$630,000
Unit 22590111192008-03-04
MLS#: 70673948 		Closed$335,000
Unit 1171011452004-04-16
MLS#: 70001191 		Closed$410,000
Unit 1
1

1 Beds

1 Baths

710 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2024-06-21Closed$630,000
MLS#: 73215027
Days On Market92
Unit 1
1

1 Beds

1 Baths

710 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2004-04-16Closed$410,000
MLS#: 70001191
Days On Market45
Unit 2
2

1 Beds

1 Baths

590 sqft

DateStatusPrice
2008-03-04Closed$335,000
MLS#: 70673948
Days On Market119
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Amenities

The amenities at 242 West Newton are as essential as they are practical. Residents can enjoy the comfort of hot water, relieving those chilly Boston mornings or cozy evenings. While a short list may seem minimal at first glance, the focus on simplicity helps create a comforting living space, leaving you free to fill it with your life and memories.

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Amenities Description

The amenities at 242 West Newton are as essential as they are practical. Residents can enjoy the comfort of hot water, relieving those chilly Boston mornings or cozy evenings. While a short list may seem minimal at first glance, the focus on simplicity helps create a comforting living space, leaving you free to fill it with your life and memories.

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking

Policies

The policies at this property are straightforward and welcoming, which means you won’t have to navigate any restrictions on common living elements. The absence of stringent rules provides a flexible setup to help first-time buyers feel right at home, without the stress often found in larger communal living spaces.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
242 West Newton Street$888/sqft.$2 /sqft.
230-232 West Newton St Condominiums$1,255/sqft.$3 /sqft.
Brownstones At Copley Square$1,066/sqft.$2 /sqft.
249 Wnewton St$1,066/sqft.$2 /sqft.
Follen Street Condominium$1,215/sqft.$2 /sqft.
15 Follen St$1,215/sqft.$2 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

242 West Newton Street is positioned near local schools serving the surrounding area. Educational institutions within a 2-mile radius improve daily accessibility. Families benefit from shorter commutes and convenience. This well-located area supports comfortable living.

Carter Developmental Center

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Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|0.3 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|0.4 miles away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|0.41 miles away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|0.42 miles away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|0.43 miles away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|0.46 miles away
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Schools

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Description

242 West Newton Street is positioned near local schools serving the surrounding area. Educational institutions within a 2-mile radius improve daily accessibility. Families benefit from shorter commutes and convenience. This well-located area supports comfortable living.

Carter Developmental Center

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Public|Grades 6–12
396 Northampton St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
30 Fairfield St|Less than 1 Mile Away

William Mckinley School

F
Public|Grades KG–12
90 Warren Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School

C+
Public|Grades PK–8
70 Worcester St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Kingsley Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–6
26 Exeter St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Snowden International School At Copley

F
Public|Grades 9–12
150 Newbury St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Newman School

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Private|Grades 7–12
247 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Blackstone Innovation School

D-
Public|Grades PK–5
380 Shawmut Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers

C
Public|Grades 9–12
360 Huntington Ave...|Less than 1 Mile Away

Learning Project Elementary School

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Private|Grades KG–6
107 Marlborough St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Quincy Upper School

D
Public|Grades 6–12
152 Arlington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Cathedral High School

--
Private|Grades 7–12
74 Union Park St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Boston Adult Technical Academy

--
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Church St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Josiah Quincy Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–5
885 Washington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Park Street School

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Private|Grades PK–6
67 Brimmer St|Less than 1 Mile Away

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
55 Malcolm X Blvd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Madison Park High

F
Public|Grades 9–12
75 Malcolm X Blvd|Less than 1 Mile Away

Orchard Gardens K-8 School

D
Public|Grades PK–8
906 Albany St|Less than 1 Mile Away

The Advent School

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Private|Grades PK–6
15 Brimmer St|1.07 Miles Away

James P. Timilty Middle School

D
Public|Grades 6–8
205 Roxbury St|1.08 Miles Away

Malik Academy

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Private|Grades 1–8
100 Malcolm X Blvd|1.12 Miles Away

Boston Latin School

A-
Public|Grades 7–12
78 Avenue Louis Pa...|1.13 Miles Away

Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
40 Smith St|1.18 Miles Away

Boston Day & Evening Academy

F
Public|Grades 9–12
20 Kearsarge Ave|1.21 Miles Away

Henry Dearborn STEM Academy

D-
Public|Grades 6–12
36 Winthrop St|1.25 Miles Away

Fenway High School

D+
Public|Grades 9–12
67 Alleghany St|1.32 Miles Away

Winsor School

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Private|Grades 5–12
103 Pilgrim Rd|1.34 Miles Away

Samuel W. Mason Elementary School

C-
Public|Grades PK–5
150 Norfolk Ave|1.37 Miles Away

St Patrick School

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Private|Grades PK–6
131 Mount Pleasant...|1.38 Miles Away

Nathan Hale Elementary School

B+
Public|Grades PK–5
51 Cedar St|1.40 Miles Away

City on a Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street

D-
Public|Grades 9–12
58 Circuit St|1.47 Miles Away

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
6 Shirley St|1.51 Miles Away

James Condon K-8 School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
200 D St|1.52 Miles Away

Boston University Academy

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Private|Grades 9–12
1 University Rd|1.52 Miles Away

New England Hebrew Academy

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Private|Grades PK–8
11 Essex St|1.54 Miles Away

Ivy Street School

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Private|Grades 8–12
200 Ivy St|1.58 Miles Away

Community Charter School of Cambridge

B
Public|Grades 6–12
245 Bent St|1.61 Miles Away

Boston Children's School

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Private|Grades PK–2
8 Whittier Pl Ste ...|1.62 Miles Away

Higginson / Lewis K-8 School

F
Public|Grades PK–8
131 Walnut Ave|1.66 Miles Away

Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

C+
Public|Grades 5–12
120 Fisher Ave|1.68 Miles Away

Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon

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Public|Grades PK–PK
115 Greenough St R...|1.72 Miles Away

Fletcher/Maynard Academy

C
Public|Grades PK–5
225 Windsor St|1.71 Miles Away

Amos A. Lawrence School

A-
Public|Grades KG–8
27 Francis St|1.72 Miles Away

Boston Collaborative High School

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Public|Grades 10–12
215 Dorchester St|1.74 Miles Away

Up Academy Boston

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
215 Dorchester St|1.74 Miles Away

Kennedy-Longfellow

D+
Public|Grades PK–5
158 Spring St|1.75 Miles Away

Morse

B
Public|Grades PK–5
40 Granite St|1.78 Miles Away

The Lynch Center

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Public|Grades PK–PK
599 Brookline Ave|1.78 Miles Away

James W Hennigan

C
Public|Grades KG–8
200 Heath St|1.82 Miles Away

Transit

Set in Back Bay, 242 West Newton Street provides residents with convenient access to public transit across Boston. Multiple Bus, Tram, Metro are available within 2 miles, offering seamless daily travel options. Efficient transit connections support work, education, and lifestyle needs. This transit-rich area contributes to a balanced and connected living experience.

100 S Huntington Ave

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1 miles away|20 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

1.73 miles away|34 min walk
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Transit

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Description

Set in Back Bay, 242 West Newton Street provides residents with convenient access to public transit across Boston. Multiple Bus, Tram, Metro are available within 2 miles, offering seamless daily travel options. Efficient transit connections support work, education, and lifestyle needs. This transit-rich area contributes to a balanced and connected living experience.

100 S Huntington Ave

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

105 S Huntington Ave

1.84 miles away|36 min walk

106 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

107 Heath St opp Bickford Ave

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

132 Brookline Ave opp Fullerton St

1 miles away|20 min walk

177 Heath St opp Walden St

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St

1.8 miles away|35 min walk

205 Roxbury St

1.12 miles away|22 min walk

250 Dorchester Avenue

1.29 miles away|25 min walk

285 Tremont St

0.89 miles away|18 min walk

30 Annunciation Rd

0.8 miles away|16 min walk

34 Heath St opp Bromley St

1.62 miles away|32 min walk

350 Summer St

1.76 miles away|34 min walk

360 Huntington Ave

0.49 miles away|10 min walk

400 Summer St

1.8 miles away|35 min walk

42A John Eliot Sq

1.13 miles away|22 min walk

43 W Dedham St

0.48 miles away|10 min walk

442 W Broadway

1.87 miles away|36 min walk

540 Albany St opp Wareham St

0.87 miles away|17 min walk

677 Huntington Ave

1.27 miles away|25 min walk

69 Annunciation Rd

0.91 miles away|18 min walk

75 St. Alphonsus St

1.22 miles away|24 min walk

77 Massachusetts Ave

1.2 miles away|24 min walk

835 Huntington Ave opp Parker Hill Ave

1.62 miles away|32 min walk

84 Massachusetts Ave

1.16 miles away|23 min walk

91 E Concord St

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

Albany St @ E Dedham St

0.84 miles away|17 min walk

Albany St opp Boston Medical

0.85 miles away|17 min walk

Albany St opp E Concord St

0.83 miles away|16 min walk

Albany St opp E Newton St

0.83 miles away|16 min walk

Albany St opp Randall St

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

Albany St opp Randolph St

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

Albany St @ Randall St

0.92 miles away|18 min walk

Albany St @ Randolph St

0.93 miles away|18 min walk

Albany St @ Wareham St

0.87 miles away|17 min walk

Amesbury St @ Vassar St

1.36 miles away|27 min walk

Ames St @ Main St

1.33 miles away|26 min walk

Amory Street

1.74 miles away|34 min walk

Amory Street - Amory St

1.72 miles away|33 min walk

Amory Street - Buick St Saint Paul St

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

Andrew

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Andrew - Buses

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Dexter St

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

Andrew - Dorchester Ave @ Leeds St

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Andrew - Elevator

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Andrew - Southampton St

1.57 miles away|31 min walk

Andrew - Street Buses

1.59 miles away|31 min walk

Annunciation Rd & Albert St

0.82 miles away|16 min walk

Aquarium

1.85 miles away|36 min walk

Aquarium - State St (North)

1.78 miles away|35 min walk

The Neighbourhood: Back Bay

Back Bay is Boston’s historic district known for its Victorian brownstones. The area has wide, tree-lined streets and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. It hosts Copley Square with Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library. Shoppers walk Newbury Street for small shops and cafes. The Prudential Center and nearby malls offer stores and food options. The Charles River and the Esplanade give space for walking and biking. The district has many hotels, grocery stores, and pharmacies. Commuters use nearby stations, MBTA lines, and commuter rail to reach downtown and suburbs.

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Neighbourhood Description

Back Bay is Boston’s historic district known for its Victorian brownstones. The area has wide, tree-lined streets and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. It hosts Copley Square with Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library. Shoppers walk Newbury Street for small shops and cafes. The Prudential Center and nearby malls offer stores and food options. The Charles River and the Esplanade give space for walking and biking. The district has many hotels, grocery stores, and pharmacies. Commuters use nearby stations, MBTA lines, and commuter rail to reach downtown and suburbs.

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242 West Newton Street Demographics

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

6.91%

15–29 Years

43.76%

30–44 Years

20.94%

45–59 Years

13.3%

60+ Years

15.1%

Commute

22.33%

Transit

38.1%

Walk

21.39%

Drive

2.69%

Bike

Housing Ownership

24.47%

Owner Occupied

75.53%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
12.16%
Multi Family
2.09%
Single Person
50.55%
Multi Person
49.45%

Average Income

Household:$7,639,585.52 /yr

Individual:$6,725,385.46 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree31.8%
High School College10.92%
Diploma2.77%
Post Graduate35.63%
Others18.88%
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Education

Diploma2.77%
Post Graduate35.63%
Others18.88%
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