Other Cities & Towns

In addition to Newton, I also focus on the sale or purchases of homes, condos or new construction in Brookline, Needham, Watertown, Weston and Wellesley.

Below are overviews of these localities which summarizes a few key statistics related to home value, appreciation rate, public and private schools, higher educational institutions and hospitals in the area.

Homes Brookline

Brookline, a community of over 52,000 located four miles West of Boston has over 26,400 homes, 44% owner occupied. Brookline households had a median income of over $98,300 in 2008 and a median house or condo value of $651,700 (up over 44% since 2000). Additionally, Brookline boasts an exceptional school system consisting of six public and seven private elementary/middle schools, one pubic and two private high schools plus seven colleges. There are also seven colleges or universities within a three mile radius with enrollment of over 2,000 students. Brookline has three hospital and three others within a three mile radius.

Homes Needham

Needham, a community of over 29,000 located seven miles West of Boston has over 10,840 homes, 79% owner occupied. Needham households had a median income of over $113,300 in 2008 and a median house or condo value of $699,000 (up over 83% since 2000). Additionally, Needham boasts an exceptional school system consisting of six public and two private elementary/middle schools and one pubic high school. There are also seven colleges or universities within a nine mile radius with enrollment of over 2,000 students. Needham has one hospital, Deaconess-Glover and three others within a three mile radius.

Homes Watertown

Watertown, a community of over 32,365 located six miles West of Boston has over 15,008 homes, 46% owner occupied. Watertown households had a median income of over $76,800 in 2008 and a median house or condo value of $478,300 (up over 74% since 2000). Additionally, Watertown boasts an excellent school system consisting of four public and three private elementary/middle schools, one pubic and one private high school plus four colleges. There also are seven colleges or universities within a five mile radius with enrollment of over 2,000 students. Watertown has easy access to three hospitals within a three mile radius.

Homes Weston

Weston, a community of over 11,700 located 10 miles West of Boston has over 3,825 homes, 84% owner occupied. Weston households had a median income of over $197,904 in 2008 and a median house or condo value of $1,258,444 (up over 73% since 2000). Additionally, Weston boasts the number one school system in Massachusetts according to Boston Magazine. It is a superb school system consisting of four public and two private elementary/middle schools, one pubic and two private high school plus two colleges. There also are seven colleges or universities within a nine mile radius with enrollment of over 2,000 students. Weston has easy access to three hospitals within a five mile radius.

Homes Wellesley

Wellesley, a community of over 26,700 located ten miles West of Boston has over 8,860 homes, 81% owner occupied. Wellesley households had a median income of over $145,000 in 2008 and a median house or condo value of $1,000,200 (up over 84% since 2000). Additionally, Wellesley boasts an exceptional school system consisting of eight public and four private elementary / middle schools, one pubic and one private high school plus three colleges. There also are seven colleges or universities within a 10 mile radius with enrollment of over 2,000 students each . Wellesley also has one hospital. Charles River which is affiliated with Brigham & Women's and three others within a five mile radius.