Now accepting applications for the affordable apartment lottery!
Welcome to Opus Newton!
Opus Newton from 2Life Communities, at 777 Winchester Street in Newton, MA, offers a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive community for older adults. Amenity spaces include a restaurant, gym, library, convenience store, wellness clinic, patio, courtyard, and walking paths. This new property is adjacent to the Greater Boston Jewish Community Center and physically and programmatically connected to 2Life’s Coleman House so residents can access the rich set of amenities and programs at both locations. Volunteer time from all residents will nurture and sustain a strong sense of community.
State-of-the-art design meets service-enriched senior housing
Every apartment home at Opus Newton is beautifully designed and carefully planned, ensuring we deliver a safe, comfortable lifestyle for senior adults. Features include:
- State-of-the-art, sustainable, elevatored building
- Award-winning programs and services
- On-site, covered parking
- Overnight live-in staff
- Monthly per-person dining credit
- Cable and Internet-ready
- Modern kitchens with all major appliances
- In-unit laundry
- Individually controlled heat and air conditioning
- Heat, central air, hot water, and electricity included in rent
- Required commitment of 10 volunteer hours/month
One-bedroom apartment homes
Each one-bedroom apartment at Opus Newton includes a spacious living area. Check out our available one-bedroom apartment floor plans.
Two-bedroom apartment homes
Each of the two bedrooms in these apartments is large and comfortably designed. Check out our available one-bedroom apartment floor plans.
Now accepting applications
The deadline to submit an application is Friday, April 11, 2025. All applications must be received or postmarked by 5 pm EST. Please see the application form for submission details. For questions regarding applications, contact us at leasing@2lifecommunities.org or 617-912-8416.
Rent and income qualifications | ||
|---|---|---|
Household size | Rent (including utilities) | Maximum income limit |
1 person | $1,142 | $91,360 |
Net asset cap of $700,000.
Use and occupancy restrictions apply. Household gross income must fall below max. limit. Mobile voucher holders (i.e. Sec 8, MRVP, VASH) are encouraged to apply and are not subject to minimum income requirements. Please inquire in advance for reasonable accommodations to our 504 Coordinator at Ltaylor@2lifecommunities.org. Information contained herein subject to change without notice.
Apartment details | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Type | Number of apartments | Average square footage | Number built for mobility impairments | Number built for deaf / hard of hearing |
1 bedroom | 3 | 815 | 1 | 1 |
2 bedroom | 6 | 1,115 | 1 | 0 |
Join us for an online information session!
Would you like to learn more about Opus Newton? 2Life Communities will be hosting a virtual information session on Thursday, March 6, at 2 pm. Our staff will share apartment floor plans, amenities, and services as well as review the application, lottery process, and qualifications. You do not need to register or create a Zoom account. Just click this link on Thursday, March 6, at 2 pm, and you will be taken directly to the Zoom meeting.
If you are unable to attend, a recording will be available on this webpage shortly after the session.
News and resources
For additional information, please see the following:
- Lottery flyer
- Information session slides
- Lottery flyer- Russian translation
- Information session slides- Russian translation
- Lottery flyer- Chinese translation
- Information session slides- Chinese translation
- Lottery flyer- Spanish translation
- Information session slides- Spanish translation
- 2Life Communities Breaks Ground at Opus Newton, New Middle- Income Senior Living Option
- Opus Newton: Building community first