OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2013 for $750K

$1,640,836

•

2,004

sq ft

56 Ripley St, Newton Center, MA 02459

About this home

Prime Newton Centre location! Superb proximity to the train from this highly-desirable, tree-lined side street in Bowen district. Wonderful home in MR1 zoning for contractor or end-user. Consider the possibilities to teardown or renovate. Home offers tall ceilings, lots of light, great space, and some important updates. Eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family room with skylights and sliders to the deck overlooking side and back yard. Living Room opens to the Dining Room. 3 good size bedrooms on the 2nd floor and a two-room office suite with half bath on the 3rd floor. 2011 Gas Hot Water Heater * 2008 Boiler * 2006 Roof. Location, location, location!

Single-familyProperty Type

1898Year Built

5,246 sq ftLot Size

$819Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Marjorie Kern • Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Norman O'Grady • Prime Realty Group, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71594447

Redfin Estimate

$1,640,836

$891K since sold in December 2013$38K since July

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This home's estimate is 2.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.59M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,780,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,186 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,456,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,096 sq ft
42 Aberdeen St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,630,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,975 sq ft
108 Glen Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,650,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,970 sq ft
93 Manchester Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,475,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,900 sq ft
325 Parker St, Newton, MA 02459

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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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16 MoM

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Sale history for 56 Ripley St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,029 (+3.8%)

$955,200 + $492,600

$1,447,800

2025

$13,513 (+3.4%)

$909,700 + $469,200

$1,378,900

2024

$13,066 (+6.1%)

$883,200 + $455,500

$1,338,700

2023

$12,320 (+4.5%)

$665,500 + $544,700

$1,210,200

2022

$11,789 (+3.6%)

$616,200 + $504,400

$1,120,600

2021

$11,375 (+3.1%)

$581,300 + $475,900

$1,057,200

2020

$11,037 (+2.9%)

$581,300 + $475,900

$1,057,200

2019

$10,726 (+5.5%)

$564,400 + $462,000

$1,026,400

2018

$10,168 (+4.0%)

$509,800 + $429,900

$939,700

2017

$9,781 (+4.6%)

$480,900 + $398,700

$879,600

2016

$9,355 (+17.4%)

$449,400 + $372,700

$822,100

2015

$7,969 (+6.2%)

$441,000 + $245,400

$686,400

2014

$7,502 (+5.5%)

$383,700 + $235,300

$619,000

2013

$7,112 (+2.9%)

$383,700 + $235,300

$619,000

2012

$6,914 (+4.9%)

$383,700 + $235,300

$619,000

2011

$6,593 (+2.6%)

$384,500 + $220,400

$604,900

2010

$6,425 (+2.4%)

$392,300 + $224,900

$617,200

2009

$6,273

$400,300 + $229,500

$629,800

Tax history for 56 Ripley St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,029 (+3.8%)

$955,200 + $492,600

$1,447,800

2025

$13,513 (+3.4%)

$909,700 + $469,200

$1,378,900

2024

$13,066 (+6.1%)

$883,200 + $455,500

$1,338,700

2023

$12,320 (+4.5%)

$665,500 + $544,700

$1,210,200

2022

$11,789 (+3.6%)

$616,200 + $504,400

$1,120,600

2021

$11,375 (+3.1%)

$581,300 + $475,900

$1,057,200

2020

$11,037 (+2.9%)

$581,300 + $475,900

$1,057,200

2019

$10,726 (+5.5%)

$564,400 + $462,000

$1,026,400

2018

$10,168 (+4.0%)

$509,800 + $429,900

$939,700

2017

$9,781 (+4.6%)

$480,900 + $398,700

$879,600

2016

$9,355 (+17.4%)

$449,400 + $372,700

$822,100

2015

$7,969 (+6.2%)

$441,000 + $245,400

$686,400

2014

$7,502 (+5.5%)

$383,700 + $235,300

$619,000

2013

$7,112 (+2.9%)

$383,700 + $235,300

$619,000

2012

$6,914 (+4.9%)

$383,700 + $235,300

$619,000

2011

$6,593 (+2.6%)

$384,500 + $220,400

$604,900

2010

$6,425 (+2.4%)

$392,300 + $224,900

$617,200

2009

$6,273

$400,300 + $229,500

$629,800

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,995

Year built

1898

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3671405S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Family Room Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Play Room, Study, Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,004
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Red

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,112.31
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Oil, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Langley Road to Ripley Street (near Knowles)
UnparsedAddress: 56 Ripley Street, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,995
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3671405S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bowen

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Historical weather

Newton Center, MA • 02459

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.56M – $1.89M

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Home values near 56 Ripley St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Ripley St, Newton Center, MA 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1895 Sq. Ft.	$1,228,092
51 Ripley St, Newton Center, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1352 Sq. Ft.	$761,283

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Ripley St, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1299 Sq. Ft.	$819,686
53 Ripley St, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1380 Sq. Ft.	$703,764

Address	Redfin Estimate
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59 Ripley St Apt 57, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2858 Sq. Ft.	$1,476,147

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