Extensively renovated in 2016, this beautiful home is in one of Newton Centre’s most coveted neighborhoods about a half mile to the Village, T, Crystal Lake and Bowen Elementary. It offers AC throughout & a direct entry 2 car garage. The foyer opens on the left to the living room with a stone fireplace & a door to the port-cochere. Across the foyer is a spacious dining room with mahogany-paneled walls and a butler’s pantry connecting to the amazing kitchen with radiant heat, high-end appliances & a breakfast area with skylights. Off the kitchen is a great screened porch with a door to the garage and front patio, plus a sunny family room. A mudroom & powder room complete this level. On the 2nd level is the lovely primary suite with a dressing room & en suite bathroom, along with 2 more nice bedrooms & another full bath. Each bedroom has their own private roof deck. The 3rd level has a bedroom with an en suite full bath. Partially finished lower level with a playroom, half bath & laundry
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$781Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Matt Montgomery Group• Compass
Bought with Joelle Tomb• Engel & Volkers Wellesley
Welcome to 143 Ridge Avenue, a gracious 1936 stucco home in Newton Centre. Original mahogany beams, woodwork, and french doors adorn a generous flowing first floor with living room, den, and dining room. Adjacent to the mahogany paneled dining room is a 2016 cook's kitchen with Viking stove, Sub-zero fridge, teak topped island, soapstone counters, and custom cabinets. The kitchen's double french doors open onto a screened-in porch which in turn opens to a bluestone patio. The second floor features three bedrooms and two baths, and the third floor has a bedroom and full bath as well. A double garage, finished basement with dance studio, and three upper decks all make this a complete package. (2016 new central air, furnace, roof, electric, irrigation, and plumbing). Wonderful neighborhood near Crystal Lake, Newton Centre Green Line, shops, restaurants, Bowen elementary school, and convenient to Rt 9 and 128. Open House this weekend by appointment.
MLS PIN #71722349
Sep 29, 2014
Sold
$1,264,000
$436/sq ft
Aug 4, 2014
Contingent
—
Jul 31, 2014
Listed
$1,149,000
$396/sq ft
+21
A MOST BEAUTIFUL & GRACIOUS HOME SET UP ON THE HILL! This 4 bed white stucco colonial sits on one of the most desirable streets in Newton Center and offers its new owners the convenience of a wonderful neighborhood, great schools, and many Newton amenities.... all right at their fingertips. Having only known 2 owners, the home itself is spectacular as all of the original details have been maintained throughout. Original mahogany woodwork & beams surround a most magnificent LR FP built up from the original foundation. The DR is large enough to host any type of dinner party complete w/ an original built in lead glassed cabinet. The Den/FR has the original French doors. The 2nd floor has 3 good sized BRs all of which have their own outdoor decks. A "plus" room off of the MBR is ideal as an office or nursery. The 3rd flr is home to the 4th BR...perfect for teen or Au pair...with its own full bath. Not to be missed...the backyard patio, double garage & carport. A rare find in todays market!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,375 (+3.8%)
$1,127,400 + $872,100
$1,999,500
2025
$18,662 (+3.4%)
$1,073,700 + $830,600
$1,904,300
2024
$18,044 (+5.0%)
$1,042,400 + $806,400
$1,848,800
2023
$17,192 (+4.5%)
$793,500 + $895,300
$1,688,800
2022
$16,450 (+3.6%)
$734,700 + $829,000
$1,563,700
2021
$15,873 (+3.1%)
$693,100 + $782,100
$1,475,200
2020
$15,401 (+2.9%)
$693,100 + $782,100
$1,475,200
2019
$14,966 (+4.3%)
$672,900 + $759,300
$1,432,200
2018
$14,347 (+3.1%)
$614,300 + $711,700
$1,326,000
2017
$13,910 (+11.9%)
$579,500 + $671,400
$1,250,900
2016
$12,435 (+44.4%)
$541,600 + $551,100
$1,092,700
2015
$8,613 (−0.5%)
$460,200 + $281,700
$741,900
2014
$8,654 (+5.5%)
$424,600 + $289,400
$714,000
2013
$8,204 (+2.9%)
$424,600 + $289,400
$714,000
2012
$7,975 (+2.9%)
$424,600 + $289,400
$714,000
2011
$7,752 (+2.6%)
$421,800 + $289,400
$711,200
2010
$7,555 (+2.4%)
$430,400 + $295,300
$725,700
2009
$7,375
$439,200 + $301,300
$740,500
Tax history for 143 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,375 (+3.8%)
$1,127,400 + $872,100
$1,999,500
2025
$18,662 (+3.4%)
$1,073,700 + $830,600
$1,904,300
2024
$18,044 (+5.0%)
$1,042,400 + $806,400
$1,848,800
2023
$17,192 (+4.5%)
$793,500 + $895,300
$1,688,800
2022
$16,450 (+3.6%)
$734,700 + $829,000
$1,563,700
2021
$15,873 (+3.1%)
$693,100 + $782,100
$1,475,200
2020
$15,401 (+2.9%)
$693,100 + $782,100
$1,475,200
2019
$14,966 (+4.3%)
$672,900 + $759,300
$1,432,200
2018
$14,347 (+3.1%)
$614,300 + $711,700
$1,326,000
2017
$13,910 (+11.9%)
$579,500 + $671,400
$1,250,900
2016
$12,435 (+44.4%)
$541,600 + $551,100
$1,092,700
2015
$8,613 (−0.5%)
$460,200 + $281,700
$741,900
2014
$8,654 (+5.5%)
$424,600 + $289,400
$714,000
2013
$8,204 (+2.9%)
$424,600 + $289,400
$714,000
2012
$7,975 (+2.9%)
$424,600 + $289,400
$714,000
2011
$7,752 (+2.6%)
$421,800 + $289,400
$711,200
2010
$7,555 (+2.4%)
$430,400 + $295,300
$725,700
2009
$7,375
$439,200 + $301,300
$740,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,577
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3625858S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
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, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $18,044
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Radiant, Oil, Ductless
Cooling: Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off Parker Street between Walter and Cypress Streets
UnparsedAddress: 143 Ridge Ave, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,577
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3625858S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 9
Listing Information
Exclusions: Light Fixtures In Foyer And All Second Level Bedrooms
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
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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