Google street view image for 38 Knowles St, Newton, MA 02459

Off market sep 2023 for $1.1M

$1,322,764

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,363/mo

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2.5 ba

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2,200

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38 Knowles St, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

38 Knowles St is a 2,200 square foot condo with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 25, 2023 for $1,170,150. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $1,322,764.

CondoProperty Type

1850Year Built

$601Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,322,764

$153K since sold in September 2023$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 13.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.54M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,492,500
A
5 beds3.5 baths2,564 sq ft
95 Langley Rd #1, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$1,535,000
B
5 beds2.5 baths3,172 sq ft
135 Langley Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,450,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,346 sq ft
1469 Centre St #2, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$1,825,000
D
5 beds4 baths3,500 sq ft
21 Francis St #21, Newton Centre, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,299,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,689 sq ft
11 Ricker Ter #1, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,620,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,548 sq ft
94 Herrick Rd #94, 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

98.5%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$221K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

10 days MoM

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

New listings for sale

$5,295,000
6 beds6 baths6,910 sq ft
65 Levbert Rd, Newton, MA 02459
$4,200,000
6 beds7 baths6,350 sq ft
55 Rosalie Rd, Newton, MA 02459
EARLY ACCESS
$1,795,000
2 beds3 baths3,337 sq ft
403 Dedham St Unit E, Newton, MA 02459
$1,299,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,370 sq ft
79 Beecher Pl #79, Newton, MA 02459
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Sale history for 38 Knowles St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 25, 2023

Sold

$1,170,150

$532/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 10, 1999

Sold

$410,000

$186/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 30, 1999

Sold

$435,000

$198/sq ft

MLS PIN #30248415

Dec 7, 1998

Sold

$378,700

$172/sq ft

Oct 15, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Aug 8, 1998

Listed

$429,000

$195/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,330 (+3.8%)

$1,272,400

2025

$11,876 (+3.4%)

$1,211,800

2024

$11,483 (+1.7%)

$1,176,500

2023

$11,286 (+1.6%)

$1,108,600

2022

$11,107 (+3.6%)

$1,055,800

2021

$10,717 (+3.1%)

$996,000

2020

$10,398 (+2.9%)

$996,000

2019

$10,105 (+4.7%)

$967,000

2018

$9,654 (+3.1%)

$892,200

2017

$9,360 (+4.6%)

$841,700

2016

$8,952 (+2.9%)

$786,600

2015

$8,697 (+2.4%)

$749,100

2014

$8,494 (+5.5%)

$700,800

2013

$8,052 (+2.9%)

$700,800

2012

$7,828 (+5.7%)

$700,800

2011

$7,407 (+2.6%)

$679,500

2010

$7,218 (+2.4%)

$693,400

2009

$7,048

$707,600

Tax history for 38 Knowles St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,330 (+3.8%)

$1,272,400

2025

$11,876 (+3.4%)

$1,211,800

2024

$11,483 (+1.7%)

$1,176,500

2023

$11,286 (+1.6%)

$1,108,600

2022

$11,107 (+3.6%)

$1,055,800

2021

$10,717 (+3.1%)

$996,000

2020

$10,398 (+2.9%)

$996,000

2019

$10,105 (+4.7%)

$967,000

2018

$9,654 (+3.1%)

$892,200

2017

$9,360 (+4.6%)

$841,700

2016

$8,952 (+2.9%)

$786,600

2015

$8,697 (+2.4%)

$749,100

2014

$8,494 (+5.5%)

$700,800

2013

$8,052 (+2.9%)

$700,800

2012

$7,828 (+5.7%)

$700,800

2011

$7,407 (+2.6%)

$679,500

2010

$7,218 (+2.4%)

$693,400

2009

$7,048

$707,600

*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: 595

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

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Antique/Historic
Construction Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: 38 KNOWLES/72 RIPLEY CONDO
Living Sq. Ft: 2,200
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,055
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,200
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 3
Legal Description: NEWT 000065 - 000020 - 000006 - 000000

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,468
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.3092
Zoning Code: MR1
State Use Description: CONDOMINIUM

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,200
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3521887S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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 • 0.9mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.26M – $1.52M

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Home values near 38 Knowles St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Knowles St, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1674 Sq. Ft.	$1,261,120
37 Knowles St, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2079 Sq. Ft.	$1,553,129
26 Knowles St Apt 26, Newton Centre, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2682 Sq. Ft.	$1,699,110
28 Knowles St Apt 26, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2052 Sq. Ft.	$1,277,218
37 Knowles St, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2079 Sq. Ft.	$1,400,223
72 Ripley St, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1689 Sq. Ft.	$1,198,483
69 Ripley St Apt 1, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2431 Sq. Ft.	$1,712,335

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Knowles St Apt 26, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2052 Sq. Ft.	$1,400,245
28 Knowles St Apt 28, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2535 Sq. Ft.	$1,615,890
26 Knowles St Apt 1, Newton Centre, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1688 Sq. Ft.	$1,000,483
31 Knowles St, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1526 Sq. Ft.	$1,154,791
69 Ripley St Apt 1, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2431 Sq. Ft.	$1,400,840
67 Ripley St Apt 67, Newton Centre, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3372 Sq. Ft.	$1,967,752
69 Ripley St Apt 2, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2431 Sq. Ft.	$1,712,335

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Knowles St, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2108 Sq. Ft.	$1,345,784
38 Knowles St Apt 38, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2530 Sq. Ft.	$1,368,777
32 Knowles St, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2108 Sq. Ft.	$1,356,596
28 Knowles St Apt 28, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2322 Sq. Ft.	$1,362,479
80 Ripley St, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1414 Sq. Ft.	$925,851
69 Ripley St Apt 2, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2431 Sq. Ft.	$1,789,975
69 Ripley St Apt 2, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2431 Sq. Ft.	$1,747,159

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