Google street view image for 78 Ridge Ave, Newton Center, MA 02459

Off market

$1,922,864

•

2.5 ba

•

2,490

sq ft

78 Ridge Ave, Newton Center, MA 02459

About this home

78 Ridge Ave is a 2,490 square foot house on a 0.41 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Newton Center data, we estimate the home's value is $1,922,864.

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

0.41 acresLot Size

$772Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,922,864

$102K since October

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This home's estimate is 19.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.61M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 19, 2026
$1,270,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,594 sq ft
194 Parker, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,725,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,937 sq ft
625 Beacon St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,700,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,139 sq ft
14 Judith Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$2,075,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,537 sq ft
150 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,310,000
F
4 beds4 baths3,000 sq ft
669 Boylston St, Newton, MA 02459

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.2%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$161K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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Sale history for 78 Ridge Ave

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Tax history for 78 Ridge Ave

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 336
Basement Type: Partial

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,490
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,770
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,370
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 17,860
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.41
Zoning Code: SR3
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,490
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2015977

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 25, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Bowen

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

Comprising 13 distinct 'villages,' Newton remains a fiercely competitive Seller's market. With restrictive zoning, multiple T stops, and a suburban setting near Boston, this highly desirable, built-out city lacks new buildable land, ensuring new...
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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

53% 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

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Estimated sale price

$1.83M – $2.21M

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Home values near 78 Ridge Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
94 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1810 Sq. Ft.	$1,187,947
70 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3599 Sq. Ft.	$2,255,631
99 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2497 Sq. Ft.	$2,015,655
73 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1871 Sq. Ft.	$1,767,366
90 Ridge Ave, Newton Center, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2161 Sq. Ft.	$1,785,956
70 Ridge Ave, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3599 Sq. Ft.	$2,366,798
67 Ridge Ave, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1931 Sq. Ft.	$1,704,272

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2161 Sq. Ft.	$1,770,014
64 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$1,566,634
87 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1943 Sq. Ft.	$1,307,575
67 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,843,377
87 Ridge Ave, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1943 Sq. Ft.	$1,338,340
63 Ridge Ave, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2122 Sq. Ft.	$1,535,007
64 Ridge Ave, Newton Center, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$1,599,602

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2013 Sq. Ft.	$1,578,326
143 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2898 Sq. Ft.	$2,292,525
81 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2470 Sq. Ft.	$1,762,306
63 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2122 Sq. Ft.	$1,618,254
81 Ridge Ave, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2470 Sq. Ft.	$1,769,943
94 Ridge Ave, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1810 Sq. Ft.	$1,201,925
84 Ridge Ave, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2013 Sq. Ft.	$1,578,453

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