Newton Home Sales Slip in March

Low inventory is likely to blame for the drop in home sales.

Newton’s single-family home sales took a bit of a tumble in March, which The Warren Group blamed on “shrinking inventory," that is “depressing sales volume." Mirroring a similar trend for the Commonwealth, single-family home sales in Newton dropped from 31 in March 2012 to 27 in March 2013, or a dip of just under 13 percent. So far this year, Newton has seen 81 homes sold – compared to 105 in 2012, according to The Warren Group, which publishes Banker & Tradesman. Statewide, March 2013 home sales dropped more than 3.5 percent compared to sales in March 2012. "Low inventory is plaguing housing markets all over the country, and Massachusetts is no exception," said David Harris, editorial director at The Warren Group. "With mortgage rates low…

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Newton Open Houses: West Newton 'Bungalow' Listed at $515K

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Check out this weekend's open houses by flipping through the photos to the right. The details for each home are included the captions. Did we miss an open house? We're hoping our readers and real estate agents can fill us in on any open houses happening in town. If you know of one, or a few, let us know. Here's how:  Thanks for contributing!

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Sold: Three-Bed Newton Highlands Condo Sells for $399K

See what properties sold in Newton from April 10-16, and share your own recent home sales.

54 Greenough St. (single-family) List Price: $439,000  Sold Price: $430,000 Sold Date: April 10, 2013 Living Area: 925 sq. ft. Rooms: 5  Bedrooms: 2  Baths: 1 full   158 Pearl St. #1 (condo) List Price: $450,000  Sold Price: $435,000 Sold Date: April 11, 2013 Living Area: 1,377 sq. ft. Rooms: 5  Bedrooms: 2  Baths: 1 full 114 Floral St. #2 (condo) List Price: $399,000  Sold Price: $399,000 Sold Date: April 11, 2013 Living Area: 1,504 sq. ft. Rooms: 6  Bedrooms: 3  Baths: 2 full 249 Cypress St.  (single-family) List Price: $729,000  Sold Price: $750,000 Sold Date: April 11, 2013 Living Area: 1,710 sq. ft. Rooms: 8  Bedrooms: 4  Baths: 2 full 21 Garden Road (single-family) List Price: $1,495,000  Sold Price: $1,425,000 Sold Date: April 11, …

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Newton Home of the Week: Tudor-Style House Near Crystal Lake

This Newton Highland's property offers all the charm one would expect from the classic Tudor.

  Any prospective homebuyer familiar with the Newton real estate market appreciates its broad range of residential choices. Perhaps one of the most charming in its selection is the Tudor. These styles omit a warm, welcoming invitation to residents and guests, and newly available this new property will not disappoint once future title holders sieze the opportunity to tour its interior. This 82 year-old home flaunts many of the Tudor's traditional designs and organic materials with exceptional architectural details, layers of natural wood and spacious, open rooms. From the front door, guests are greeted with a fabulous vintage staircase and are guided to a large 20 x 13 square foot living room with exposed ceiling beams and a handsome …

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Newton Open Houses: Newton Highlands Colonial on the Market for $975K

What's open on the housing market this weekend? Share your local open houses with Newton Patch readers.

Check out this weekend's open houses by flipping through the photos to the right. The details for each home are included the captions. Did we miss an open house? We're hoping our readers and real estate agents can fill us in on any open houses happening in town. If you know of one, or a few, let us know. Here's how:  Thanks for contributing!

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Sold: West Newton Hill Home Goes for $3.6M

See what properties sold in Newton from April 3-9, and share your own recent home sales.

198a River St. (single-family) List Price: $339,000  Sold Price: $342,000 Sold Date: April 3, 2013 Living Area: 1,175 sq. ft. Rooms: 7  Bedrooms: 3  Baths: 1 full   11 Gail Road (single-family) List Price: $590,000  Sold Price: $600,000 Sold Date: April 4, 2013 Living Area: 1,702 sq. ft. Rooms: 7  Bedrooms: 3  Baths: 2 full 50 Crestwood Road (single-family) List Price: $3,900,000 (original list)  Sold Price: $3,600,000 Sold Date: April 4, 2013 Living Area: 6,500 sq. ft. Rooms: 11  Bedrooms: 5  Baths: 4 full, 2 half 182 Allerton Road #1  (condo) List Price: $479,000  Sold Price: $487,984 Sold Date: April 8, 2013 Living Area: 1,136 sq. ft. Rooms: 5  Bedrooms: 2  Baths: 1 full 1111 Commonwealth Ave. (single-family) List Price: $819,900  Sold …

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Newton Open Houses: 8-Bedroom Colonial on the Market for $3.2M

What's open on the housing market this weekend? Share your local open houses with Newton Patch readers.

Check out this weekend's open houses by flipping through the photos to the right. The details for each home are included the captions. Did we miss an open house? We're hoping our readers and real estate agents can fill us in on any open houses happening in town. If you know of one, or a few, let us know. Here's how:  Thanks for contributing!

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Sold: Newton Centre Condo Goes for $640K

See what properties sold in Newton from March 27-April 2, and share your own recent home sales.

94 Grove St. (single-family) List Price: $929,900  Sold Price: $929,000 Sold Date: March 27, 2013 Living Area: 2,356 sq. ft. Rooms: 8  Bedrooms: 4  Baths: 3 full, 1 half   68 Davis Ave. (single-family) List Price: $699,000 (original list)  Sold Price: $615,000 Sold Date: March 28, 2013 Living Area: 2,146 sq. ft. Rooms: 8  Bedrooms: 4  Baths: 3 full, 1 half 189 Stanley Road (single-family) List Price: $1,495,000  Sold Price: $1,445,000 Sold Date: March 29, 2013 Living Area: 4,000 sq. ft. Rooms: 11  Bedrooms: 5  Baths: 4 full, 1 half 405 Langley Road  (condo) List Price: $699,000  Sold Price: $640,000 Sold Date: March 29, 2013 Living Area: 3,282 sq. ft. Rooms: 7  Bedrooms: 3  Baths: 3 full 193 Oak St. #501E (condo) List Price: $389,900  Sold…

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Newton Home of the Week: Oak Hill Property with Heated Pool, Exercise Room

This distinctive and modern residence in Newton's Oak Hill neighborhood features views from every room.

This Newton contemporary has been designed to provide its residents with a unique home. This 4,675-square-foot house offers the majority of its living space on one convenient level within a fluid and open floor plan that includes layers of oversized and overhead windows. It has also been fabricated with architectural details, quality finishes and high ceilings. The many rooms on the main level flow into one another through oversized thresholds and elevated ceilings. The common rooms on this floor contain a 20 x 23-square-foot living room with a granite fireplace, a 20 x 12-square-foot dining area, a gorgeous 19 x 18-square-foot family room with a glassed-dome ceiling, a 20 x 12-square-foot designer kitchen and a 16 x 16-square-foot library…

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Newton Open Houses: Six-Bedroom Comm. Ave. Home Up for $1.9M

What's open on the housing market this weekend? Share your local open houses with Newton Patch readers.

Check out this weekend's open houses by flipping through the photos to the right. The details for each home are included the captions. Did we miss an open house? We're hoping our readers and real estate agents can fill us in on any open houses happening in town. If you know of one, or a few, let us know. Here's how:  Thanks for contributing!

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