Off Market Mar 1998 for $496K

$1,441,786

•

2,700

sq ft

20 Ripley St, Newton, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

0.31 acresLot Size

$534Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Janet Edsall - Fields • RE/MAX First Realty, Inc.

Bought with Cynthia Lanciloti • RE/MAX First Realty, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #50387984

Redfin Estimate

$1,441,786

$945K since sold in March 1998$133K since July

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This home's estimate is 19.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.80M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,090,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,550 sq ft
81 Intervale Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 19, 2026
$1,270,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,594 sq ft
194 Parker, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$2,075,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,537 sq ft
150 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,310,000
E
4 beds4 baths3,000 sq ft
669 Boylston St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$2,457,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,627 sq ft
137 Withington Rd, Newton, MA 02458

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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

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

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Sale history for 20 Ripley St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #50387984

Mar 27, 1998

Sold

$496,500

$184/sq ft

Jan 11, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Nov 9, 1997

Listed

$499,900

$185/sq ft

MLS PIN #60605110

Apr 1, 1998

Sold

$496,500

$184/sq ft

Nov 9, 1997

Listed

$499,900

$185/sq ft

Public record

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

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Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,700
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

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

Property Information
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.31

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: CHASE/GREEN LINE
UnparsedAddress: 20 Ripley Street, Newton MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
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Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: —

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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 • 1.1mi

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

50% 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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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

$1.37M – $1.66M

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Home values near 20 Ripley St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Ripley St Apt 20, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$1,605,431
24 Ripley St, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2536 Sq. Ft.	$1,791,792

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Ripley St Apt 34, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3159 Sq. Ft.	$2,560,659
20 Ripley St Apt 18, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$1,537,389

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Ripley St, Newton Center, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3841 Sq. Ft.	$1,746,732
21 Ripley St Apt 19, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2577 Sq. Ft.	$1,621,546

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