Off Market Aug 2005 for $1.3M

$2,536,198

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,924/mo

•

3,500

sq ft

31 Ripley St, Newton Center, MA 02459

About this home

Custom renovation of 1880's Victorian style carriage house, 1 block to Newton Ct.& T station. Spacious gourmet kit. w/ Miele 5 burner gas fired island cook top, Thermador double oven, Jenn Air refer., Bosch dishwasher; 11' ceiling dining rm. overloking lovely terraced rear yard with brick patio and stone walls. All cathedral bedrooms, intimate retreat to large master w/ luxurious bath - soaking tub and heated marble floor w/ lots of closet storage. Ground level entry to finished basement.

Single-familyProperty Type

1886Year Built

10,000 sq ftLot Size

$725Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jerry Mazzeo • Century 21 Adams KC

Bought with Susan Liberman • Karp & Liberman Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #70169598

Redfin Estimate

$2,536,198

$1.2M since sold in August 2005$57K since July

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This home's estimate is 9.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
5 beds3.5 baths2,951 sq ft
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SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$3,200,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,555 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
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D
4 beds3.5 baths2,291 sq ft
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SOLD FEB 26, 2026
$2,965,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths4,282 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$2,100,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,945 sq ft
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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.9%

+1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.2M

$174K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 31 Ripley St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70169598

Aug 3, 2005

Sold

$1,364,000

$390/sq ft

May 26, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Apr 7, 2005

Listed

$1,399,000

$400/sq ft

MLS PIN #70000104

Sep 15, 2004

Sold

$1,300,000

$371/sq ft

Mar 4, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Feb 29, 2004

Listed

$1,399,000

$400/sq ft

MLS PIN #30721519

Aug 20, 2003

Sold

$925,000

$264/sq ft

May 16, 2003

Listing Removed

—

May 14, 2003

Listed

$899,000

$257/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1983

Sold

$75,000

$21/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,957 (+3.8%)

$1,088,300 + $1,177,600

$2,265,900

2025

$21,148 (+3.4%)

$1,036,500 + $1,121,500

$2,158,000

2024

$20,448 (+4.5%)

$1,006,300 + $1,088,800

$2,095,100

2023

$19,567 (+4.5%)

$773,300 + $1,148,800

$1,922,100

2022

$18,722 (+3.6%)

$716,000 + $1,063,700

$1,779,700

2021

$18,066 (+3.1%)

$675,500 + $1,003,500

$1,679,000

2020

$17,529 (+2.9%)

$675,500 + $1,003,500

$1,679,000

2019

$17,035 (+4.8%)

$655,800 + $974,300

$1,630,100

2018

$16,261 (+3.1%)

$591,300 + $911,600

$1,502,900

2017

$15,766 (+4.6%)

$557,800 + $860,000

$1,417,800

2016

$15,079 (+4.9%)

$521,300 + $803,700

$1,325,000

2015

$14,377 (+1.5%)

$487,200 + $751,100

$1,238,300

2014

$14,166 (+5.5%)

$446,800 + $722,000

$1,168,800

2013

$13,430 (+2.9%)

$446,800 + $722,000

$1,168,800

2012

$13,055 (+3.3%)

$446,800 + $722,000

$1,168,800

2011

$12,641 (+2.6%)

$448,500 + $711,200

$1,159,700

2010

$12,319 (+2.4%)

$457,700 + $725,700

$1,183,400

2009

$12,028

$467,000 + $740,600

$1,207,600

Tax history for 31 Ripley St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,957 (+3.8%)

$1,088,300 + $1,177,600

$2,265,900

2025

$21,148 (+3.4%)

$1,036,500 + $1,121,500

$2,158,000

2024

$20,448 (+4.5%)

$1,006,300 + $1,088,800

$2,095,100

2023

$19,567 (+4.5%)

$773,300 + $1,148,800

$1,922,100

2022

$18,722 (+3.6%)

$716,000 + $1,063,700

$1,779,700

2021

$18,066 (+3.1%)

$675,500 + $1,003,500

$1,679,000

2020

$17,529 (+2.9%)

$675,500 + $1,003,500

$1,679,000

2019

$17,035 (+4.8%)

$655,800 + $974,300

$1,630,100

2018

$16,261 (+3.1%)

$591,300 + $911,600

$1,502,900

2017

$15,766 (+4.6%)

$557,800 + $860,000

$1,417,800

2016

$15,079 (+4.9%)

$521,300 + $803,700

$1,325,000

2015

$14,377 (+1.5%)

$487,200 + $751,100

$1,238,300

2014

$14,166 (+5.5%)

$446,800 + $722,000

$1,168,800

2013

$13,430 (+2.9%)

$446,800 + $722,000

$1,168,800

2012

$13,055 (+3.3%)

$446,800 + $722,000

$1,168,800

2011

$12,641 (+2.6%)

$448,500 + $711,200

$1,159,700

2010

$12,319 (+2.4%)

$457,700 + $725,700

$1,183,400

2009

$12,028

$467,000 + $740,600

$1,207,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,000

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,500

Year built

1886

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2048546S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 14, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Shared Driveway, Tandem

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 324
Length: 18
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 10
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Area: 432
Length: 18
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 306
Length: 17
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 16
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 192
Length: 12
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 6X10
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Entrance Foyer, Play Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,500
Foundation Area: 1,400
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Workshop

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Features: Easements
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $99,999
Tax Year: 9999

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Dual

Location

Location Information
Directions: Langley to Chase St. to Ripley
UnparsedAddress: 31 Ripley Street, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,500
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1886
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2048546S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Nov 14, 2024

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Chandeliers,Sconces,Drapery ,Washer/Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Bowen

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Newton Center, MA • 02459

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$2.41M – $2.92M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Ripley St Apt 42, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1979 Sq. Ft.	$1,185,816
30 Ripley St, Newton Center, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3841 Sq. Ft.	$1,746,732

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Ripley St Apt 44, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2372 Sq. Ft.	$1,568,061
24 Ripley St, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2536 Sq. Ft.	$1,791,792

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36 Ripley St Apt 34, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3159 Sq. Ft.	$2,560,659
21 Ripley St Apt 19, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2577 Sq. Ft.	$1,621,546

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