newton real estate: New Construction Open Houses In Newton This Weekend - 11/05/16 12:37 AM
93 Ruane Road
Newton, MA
NEW CONSTRUCTION - 6,800 sq.ft. of living space includes 2,000 fully finished basement on 0.42 acres in beautiful well sought-after neighborhood in West Newton Hill.This home will feature two levels of living space and fully finished lower level w/massive media room. Six bedrooms with perfect natural sunlight complete with en suite baths.Two additional half baths on main and lower level.Family and living room both featuring beautiful fireplace. State of the art island kitchen,w/granite counter tops,stainless steel Sub-Zero,Wolf and Asko appliances,including wine cooler and complete with butler's pantry.French doors from kitchen go out to meticulously landscaped backyard w/gorgeous 27'x19' blue … (5 comments)

newton real estate: Smart Homes 101 - 12/04/15 01:41 AM
Smart Homes 101 
According to predictions from market researcher MarketsandMarkets the global smart home market will expand to around $58.7 billion 2020! That’s a 17 percent annual growth rate that’s going to create a huge market for state-of-the-art smart homes. So, in preparation for the movement toward more technologically advanced homes, here’s a run down of the three most common smart home features.
Smart Thermostats
Smart thermostats are an easy and inexpensive way to upgrade your home. A smart thermostat (like Nest) learns from your habits and preferences and begins to adjust itself accordingly. If that wasn’t cool enough already, smart thermostats can pull … (0 comments)

newton real estate: Top 5 Things To Do In Newton - 11/20/15 05:30 AM
Top 10 Things To Do In Newton 
 
The Paint Bar
Head over to The Paint Bar for art and drinks. Newton is the original location of this novel concept – located near the intersection of Washington and Walnut. Aprons are provided but you should probably opt for something you wouldn’t mind getting pain on anyway. Beer and wine are available for purchase in addition to snacks and food from local restaurants.
Go for a fun date night or a private party. The session includes a pre-painting half hour to get your paint, drink some wine and relax a bit.
Here's a yelp review to give … (0 comments)

newton real estate: Andover Newton to Sell $40 Million Property - 11/13/15 12:44 AM

Leaders of the Newton Centre based graduate school, Andover Newton Theological School, announced Thursday that the school will cease to exist in its current form. They plan to merge with another school or significantly downsize program offerings. This historic school was the first seminary in American and the nation's oldest graduate school of any kind. In 2015, it was on the list of Seminaries That Change the World for the second consecutive year. 
The Andover Newton Theological School says that due to declining enrollment and inflated student debt the current operation is not "financially sustainable". They plan to sell its 22 acres of land in … (2 comments)

newton real estate: Village Profile: Newton Lower Falls - 11/09/15 04:44 AM
Newton Lower Falls, Newton MA  
Newton Lower Falls is a village of Newton Massachusetts located on the Charles River. The commercial area spans across the river into Wellesley, where it becomes Wellesley Lower Falls – this is where a majority of the retail businesses are. The Charles River drops eighteen feet over less than a quarter mile at Lower Falls. A series of three small dams are located along this drop. The primary roads through the village are Grove Street, Washington Street (Route 16) and Concord Street.
The area is now a suburban neighborhood, centered on the park at the old Hamilton elementary … (0 comments)

newton real estate: Village Profile: Thompsonville - Newton, MA - 11/07/15 02:03 AM
Thompsonville, Newton MA
The Bowen School
Thompsonville is the smallest of the Newton villages located Newton Center, Newton Highlands and Chestnut Hill.
Thompsonville is often associated with the Bowen School. Figuring out where Thompsonville begins and end can be a bit difficult and locating its village center can be even more elusive. Thompsonville is bordered by Newton Centre and the Newton Andover Theological Seminary to the northwest, conservation land to the northeast and south, Oak Hill to the southwest and the malls of Chestnut Hill to the southeast.
Thompsonville real estate is primarily comprised of medium to large sized single-family homes as well as high … (0 comments)

newton real estate: Village Profile: Nonantum - 11/06/15 01:46 AM
Nonantum, Newton MA 
 
Nonantum is located in the northeastern part of Newton - bordering Watertown. The main commercial area lays between Adams Street and Faxon Street on Watertown Street. Another commercial area sits along California Street. This village has more manufacturing use than the other villages. The Nonantum Advisory Commitee and the Nonantum Neighborhood Association monitor the community development. Once known as The Lake, Nonantum is infamous for its Italian heritage - celebrated by annual street festivals including the St. Mary of Carmen Festival in July. The town's namesake, Silver Lake, was filled in and built up beginning in the 1930's. However, … (0 comments)

newton real estate: Village Profile: Chestnut Hill - 11/06/15 12:46 AM
Chestnut Hill, Newton MA
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Chestnut Hill is a village of Newton located six miles west of downtown Boston. It encompasses parts of three separate municipalities: Brookline, Boston and newton. it is named after several small hills overlooking the 135-acre Chestnut Hill Reservoir. It is best known as the home of Boston College, a part of the Boston Marathon route and Collegiate Gothic canvas of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
Most of Chestnut Hill remained farmland well into the early twentieth century but in 1870, Olmsted devloped the area around the reservoir.
 
$2.6 million - Chestnut Hill - click here for more
 
$2.2 million … (0 comments)

newton real estate: Top New Listings | Newton, MA - 10/28/15 06:20 AM
Castles Unlimited brings you the top new luxury listings in Newton, Massachusetts. This video features only the most magnificent homes - falling between around $3-$4 million on average. These impressive homes are all located in the coveted and historic town of Newton. Close to Boston but far enough to feel suburban, Newton has been ranked as the #1 town in which to live in the US. Explore the stunning craftsmanship, extravagant architecture, immaculate yards and luxurious rooms of the finest Newton homes.
 
For more information and the latest updates on Newton real estate listings click here. 
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newton real estate: CastlesMag.com’s Top Ten Newton MA Properties (June 2015) - 06/24/15 02:30 AM

Recently featured on YouTube are CastlesMag.com’s Top Newton Massachusetts homes for our June 2015 video. Ranging from newly renovated single family homes to antique gems in the heart of Chestnut Hill, the selection details every aspect of luxury living in Massachusetts. While many of us can only dream about living in such homes, it doesn’t hurt to take a peak at the lifestyle of the rich.  Click here to explore our fantasy properties, and the very best of what the Newton and Massachusetts housing market has to offer for the month of June 2015.
 
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newton real estate: The New Castles Unlimited Banner! - 02/07/15 03:29 AM

Our office just got a great new banner in the parking lot! 
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Drop by our office and check it out in person!
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Newton, MA 
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newton real estate: Tax Credits To Take Advantage Of Now - 12/20/11 07:06 AM
There are several tax credits and deductions set to expire at the end of the year, and given the federal deficit problem, there's a good chance they won't be extended. If you want to take advantage of them, you need to act before Jan. 1, 2012.
Mortgage insurance premium deduction
If you itemize deductions, you may deduct the premiums you pay for mortgage insurance, just like you do mortgage interest. However, this deduction is phased out if your income exceeds certain levels. To qualify for the full deduction, a couple or a single taxpayer must have an adjusted gross income of … (0 comments)

newton real estate: Latest Castles Unlimited Magazine Ad - 10/31/11 10:22 AM
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It's a very cool ad. It's on the back cover of Distinctive Homes Magazine and there are links to both castlesunlimited.com and CastlesMag.com if you want to look at $1 Mil+ homes from around the world!
 
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newton real estate: City of Newton Parks and Recreation - 09/03/11 05:16 AM
Newton boasts over 30 different conservation areas, parks, and wooded grounds which offer wooded trails, trails around the Charles River, historic sites, scenic views, playgrounds, sportsfields, biking trails, etc. These areas are often overlooked but they really serve as a beautifying and enhancing force in our community. Below I have included a map of all of these areas.
 
 
   
Here is a list of Newton Parks that are divided by region:
North:
Norumbega Park Conservation Area 
Auburndale Park
Charles River Path -- Galen Street to Bridge Street
Charles River Path -- Bridge Street to Moody Street  
Dolan Pond Conservation Area
Avery Woods … (1 comments)

newton real estate: NEW LISTING!!!867 Dedham Street, Newton, MA--$499,000 - 08/30/11 08:03 AM
Adorable 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom family-Cape in South Newton. Close to the country club, Mount Ida College, and public transportation. Fireplaced living room, hardwood floors throughout (even some rare maple "ship cut" flooring), detail moldings, ceramic tile in the eat-in kitchen, screened in porch off of the living room, large level yard, 1/4 acre lot, newer windows and roof. An amazing price for this coveted area of Newton.

for more information please contact:
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newton real estate: NEW CONSTRUCTION!!! 24 Goddard St, Newton--$1.5 million! - 08/27/11 07:40 AM
BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION!! 2700+ sq feet, 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage, gas utilities, kitchen will have European cabinetry, granite counters and stainless appliances. There is a gas fireplace in the living room the home has a fenced yard. Construction begins in October so there’s plenty of time to pick cabinetry, appliances, surfaces, colors, etc. giving the prospective buyer a chance to customize his/her new home!

For more information please call:
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newton real estate: 22 Goddard St--4 BR 2.5 BATH--$739,000 - 08/13/11 03:41 AM
 22 Goddard Street, Newton

Freshly and fully renovated 4-bedroom 2.5 bathrooms Newton home in the countryside area of Newton highlands. A modern residence where all of the work is completed including the landscaping on a large level lot. There is a paved driveway plus off-street parking for 2+ cars. Just steps from Nahanton Park and Country Club. This house exudes charm and class with its spacious floor plans in 2000 sq feet of living space, gorgeous back yard, and gourmet kitchen with beautiful granite countertops. Central heat and air! Don’t miss the OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW Sunday, 11:30AM - 1 PM!!!
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newton real estate: 290 Lagrange St, Chestnut Hill, MA --$599,000 - 05/26/11 08:48 AM
 
This beautiful C Hill, Newton, MA 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Duplex condo has just been listed. Move in condition. It has 3 floor levels, beautiful hardwood floors, granite countertops in the kitchen and stainless steel appliances. The home is in a GREAT neighborhood with wonderful schools. Central heat and Central Gas. Great price for almost new construction!  Only $599,000. For more information please call: Jim Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES (617) 964-3300 jim@castlesunlimited.com www.castlesunlimited.com  
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newton real estate: Newton Centre MA Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartment-Avail Now - 04/23/08 08:38 AM
Newton Centre MA luxury condo for rent. 875 sf, w & d hook-up in unit, eat-in kitchen, parquet, tile and carpet floors. Patio. Air-conditioned. Newer kitchen with dishwasher, disposal.  Off-street parking, storage, laudromat in building. HEAT & HOT WATER INCLUDED!  Avail May 1st. Walk to T! call Jim. 617-733-8280. $1400. … (1 comments)

newton real estate: Newton, MA- A Great Place To Live - 11/23/07 12:45 AM
Newton, MA is not only a great place to live, it is a safe place to live. Every year Morgan Quinto Press, an independent research publisher, located in Lawrence, Kansas, publishes a list of the 100 safest and 100 most dangerous cities in the U.S.  They look at 371 cities.  For the last five years, Newton, Massachusetts has been in the top 25 safest cities in the U.S.  For 2007 they rank as the 4th safest city in the U.S., up from being the 13th safest city in 2006.  In 2004 and 2005, Newton was ranked as the Safest City in … (0 comments)

 
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