SOLD BY REDFIN DEC 20, 2024

Off market dec 2024 for $1.2M

$1,379,482

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,733/mo

•

2,000

sq ft

21 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

A delightful Cape-style cottage nestled in the charming Newton Centre neighborhood. This home offers 2BD/1.5BA, situated on a picturesque street. The idyllic property boasts a white picket fence, lush perennial gardens, mature plantings. The first floor features an open layout encompassing the kitchen, dining room, and office. A spacious living room with built-in cabinets and a fireplace, a mudroom, and a half bath complete the first level. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a family bathroom. The home features new Bosch appliances, a recently redone central heating and air conditioning system, an instant hot water system, and upgraded electrical service (Oct 2024). The basement provides ample storage space with a well-organized shelving system. Enjoy the convenience of this prime location, just minutes away from Newton Centre's vibrant offerings, including the Bowen School, Green Line T, restaurants, shops, parks, and conservation land.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$690Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Seller's agent

Peter Cote Redfin Corp.

Bought with Matt Montgomery Group • Compass

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73314258

Redfin Estimate

$1,379,482

$154K since sold in December 2024$52K since October

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This home's estimate is 44.2% higher than the average sale price ($957K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,089,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,518 sq ft
10 Parker Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,005,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,709 sq ft
5 Olde Field Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$430,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,172 sq ft
49 White Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$810,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths2,196 sq ft
130 Winchester St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$755,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,019 sq ft
1297 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,650,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,970 sq ft
93 Manchester Rd, Newton, MA 02461

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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

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14 MoM

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2 beds1 bath642 sq ft
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This cape home features two bedrooms upstairs, and the third room considered to be a bedrooms is currently used as a home office, and was once garage space that was converted to living space. The full bathroom is on the smaller side and has not been...
14 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 21 Ridge Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73314258

Dec 20, 2024

Sold

$1,225,000

$613/sq ft

Nov 20, 2024

Listed

$1,099,000

$550/sq ft

MLS PIN #72360017

Sep 7, 2018

Sold

$870,000

$435/sq ft

Jul 16, 2018

Pending

—

Jul 11, 2018

Listed

$799,000

$400/sq ft

Charming Newton Centre Cottage style Cape with 6 rooms, 2-3 bedrooms (family room has been used as bedroom/office by previous owner), 1.5 baths, located on an unusually beautiful street. Idyllic cottage garden with white picket fence, perennial gardens, mature plantings and private back patio. First floor has a open floor plan with kitchen, dining room, family room and office all flowing together; front to back living room with built-in cabinets and a fireplace, mudroom and half bath. Second floor has two large front to back bedrooms (21'x11') and family bath. Central Air conditioning. Terrific basement with abundant storage shelving system. Amazing location, minutes to Newton Centre with all it has to offer; Bowen School, Green Line T, restaurants, shopping, parks, and conservation land.

MLS PIN #71502540

May 31, 2013

Sold

$650,000

$325/sq ft

Apr 10, 2013

Contingent

—

Apr 3, 2013

Listed

$589,000

$295/sq ft

+10

Public Records

Sep 1, 1989

Sold

$265,000

$133/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,127 (+3.6%)

$1,090,200 + $58,100

$1,148,300

2025

$10,741 (+3.4%)

$1,038,300 + $57,700

$1,096,000

2024

$10,386 (+5.4%)

$1,008,100 + $56,000

$1,064,100

2023

$9,854 (+4.5%)

$758,700 + $209,300

$968,000

2022

$9,429 (+3.6%)

$702,500 + $193,800

$896,300

2021

$9,099 (+3.1%)

$662,700 + $182,900

$845,600

2020

$8,828 (+2.9%)

$662,700 + $182,900

$845,600

2019

$8,579 (+5.7%)

$643,400 + $177,600

$821,000

2018

$8,118 (+3.1%)

$581,200 + $169,100

$750,300

2017

$7,871 (+4.6%)

$548,300 + $159,500

$707,800

2016

$7,528 (+4.9%)

$512,400 + $149,100

$661,500

2015

$7,177 (+2.0%)

$478,900 + $139,300

$618,200

2014

$7,038 (+36.6%)

$437,400 + $143,300

$580,700

2013

$5,152 (+2.9%)

$380,300 + $68,100

$448,400

2012

$5,009 (+3.6%)

$380,300 + $68,100

$448,400

2011

$4,834 (+2.6%)

$380,900 + $62,600

$443,500

2010

$4,711 (+2.4%)

$388,700 + $63,800

$452,500

2009

$4,599

$396,600 + $65,100

$461,700

Tax history for 21 Ridge Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,127 (+3.6%)

$1,090,200 + $58,100

$1,148,300

2025

$10,741 (+3.4%)

$1,038,300 + $57,700

$1,096,000

2024

$10,386 (+5.4%)

$1,008,100 + $56,000

$1,064,100

2023

$9,854 (+4.5%)

$758,700 + $209,300

$968,000

2022

$9,429 (+3.6%)

$702,500 + $193,800

$896,300

2021

$9,099 (+3.1%)

$662,700 + $182,900

$845,600

2020

$8,828 (+2.9%)

$662,700 + $182,900

$845,600

2019

$8,579 (+5.7%)

$643,400 + $177,600

$821,000

2018

$8,118 (+3.1%)

$581,200 + $169,100

$750,300

2017

$7,871 (+4.6%)

$548,300 + $159,500

$707,800

2016

$7,528 (+4.9%)

$512,400 + $149,100

$661,500

2015

$7,177 (+2.0%)

$478,900 + $139,300

$618,200

2014

$7,038 (+36.6%)

$437,400 + $143,300

$580,700

2013

$5,152 (+2.9%)

$380,300 + $68,100

$448,400

2012

$5,009 (+3.6%)

$380,300 + $68,100

$448,400

2011

$4,834 (+2.6%)

$380,900 + $62,600

$443,500

2010

$4,711 (+2.4%)

$388,700 + $63,800

$452,500

2009

$4,599

$396,600 + $65,100

$461,700

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,000

Year renovated

2025

Sq. Ft.

2,000

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2397100S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

Yes

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Mar 16, 2026.

Mar 14, 2025 • Final

Electrical permit application

Install hardwired smoke detectors, combined detectors, and a carbon monoxide detector.

Electrical

Mar 4, 2025 • Final

Electrical permit application

Install new electrical wiring for a basement, kitchen, laundry room, dining room, and bathroom. Work includes installing new electrical lines for appliances, recessed lighting, standard light fixtures, switches, and outlets.

Bathroom

Electrical

Kitchen

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Ceiling - Cathedral,Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Crawl Space, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Office, Mud Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,450
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Sprinkler System, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,386
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker St. to Ridge Avenue
UnparsedAddress: 21 Ridge Ave, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,000
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2397100S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Wine Fridge, Smart Home Devices
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Bowen

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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, 14 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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Newton, 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

$1.31M – $1.59M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Ridge Avenue, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2836 Sq. Ft.	$2,039,022
22 Ridge Avenue, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3323 Sq. Ft.	$2,426,835
6 Ridge Avenue, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1989 Sq. Ft.	$1,384,957
32 Ridge Avenue, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2921 Sq. Ft.	$2,305,341
102 Parker Street, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2537 Sq. Ft.	$1,857,413
3 Glenwood Avenue, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2174 Sq. Ft.	$1,551,178
17 Glenwood Avenue, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2454 Sq. Ft.	$1,520,878

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Ridge Avenue, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3485 Sq. Ft.	$2,544,093
6 Ridge Avenue, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1989 Sq. Ft.	$1,422,833
34 Ridge Avenue, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2758 Sq. Ft.	$1,512,325
22 Ridge Avenue, Newton Center, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4437 Sq. Ft.	$2,782,864
94 Parker Street, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2015 Sq. Ft.	$1,194,361
7 Glenwood Avenue, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3012 Sq. Ft.	$1,691,957
8 Browning Road, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$3,255,938

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