Off Market Jun 2007 for $1M

$2,078,135

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,829/mo

•

2,490

sq ft

78 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

A spectacular property! This bright and airy 4 bedroom home is set on a 17,950 sq.ft.lot in the heart of Newton Centre. It is designed with an open floor plan and picture windows with amazing views of the large scenic yard The updated kitchen opens to a deck with a screened gazebo. There is a 1st floor family room and an office. The home has central air, central vac, heated driveway, irrigation system, 2 fireplaces, enormous storage space. Near the Bowen school,T, shops. Not to be missed.

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

0.41 acresLot Size

$835Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Susan Heyman • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Bought with Barry Cheslin • Think Residential Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #70540707

Redfin Estimate

$2,078,135

$1.0M since sold in June 2007$37K since August

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This home's estimate is 28.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.62M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,630,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,975 sq ft
108 Glen Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 19, 2026
$1,270,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,594 sq ft
194 Parker, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,725,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,937 sq ft
625 Beacon St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$1,800,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,670 sq ft
25 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,700,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,139 sq ft
14 Judith Rd, Newton, MA 02459

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.2%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.1M

$188K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

5 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 78 Ridge Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$19,052 (+3.8%)

$1,213,700 + $752,400

$1,966,100

2025

$18,351 (+3.4%)

$1,155,900 + $716,600

$1,872,500

2024

$17,744 (+5.0%)

$1,122,200 + $695,800

$1,818,000

2023

$16,893 (+4.5%)

$876,900 + $782,500

$1,659,400

2022

$16,164 (+3.6%)

$811,900 + $724,600

$1,536,500

2021

$15,597 (+3.1%)

$765,900 + $683,600

$1,449,500

2020

$15,133 (+2.9%)

$765,900 + $683,600

$1,449,500

2019

$14,706 (+5.5%)

$743,600 + $663,700

$1,407,300

2018

$13,944 (+3.1%)

$662,900 + $625,800

$1,288,700

2017

$13,520 (+4.6%)

$625,400 + $590,400

$1,215,800

2016

$12,931 (+4.9%)

$584,500 + $551,800

$1,136,300

2015

$12,330 (+1.5%)

$546,300 + $515,700

$1,062,000

2014

$12,150 (+5.5%)

$499,400 + $503,100

$1,002,500

2013

$11,519 (+2.9%)

$499,400 + $503,100

$1,002,500

2012

$11,198 (+4.6%)

$499,400 + $503,100

$1,002,500

2011

$10,701 (+2.6%)

$496,000 + $485,700

$981,700

2010

$10,428 (+2.4%)

$506,100 + $495,600

$1,001,700

2009

$10,180

$516,400 + $505,700

$1,022,100

Tax history for 78 Ridge Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$19,052 (+3.8%)

$1,213,700 + $752,400

$1,966,100

2025

$18,351 (+3.4%)

$1,155,900 + $716,600

$1,872,500

2024

$17,744 (+5.0%)

$1,122,200 + $695,800

$1,818,000

2023

$16,893 (+4.5%)

$876,900 + $782,500

$1,659,400

2022

$16,164 (+3.6%)

$811,900 + $724,600

$1,536,500

2021

$15,597 (+3.1%)

$765,900 + $683,600

$1,449,500

2020

$15,133 (+2.9%)

$765,900 + $683,600

$1,449,500

2019

$14,706 (+5.5%)

$743,600 + $663,700

$1,407,300

2018

$13,944 (+3.1%)

$662,900 + $625,800

$1,288,700

2017

$13,520 (+4.6%)

$625,400 + $590,400

$1,215,800

2016

$12,931 (+4.9%)

$584,500 + $551,800

$1,136,300

2015

$12,330 (+1.5%)

$546,300 + $515,700

$1,062,000

2014

$12,150 (+5.5%)

$499,400 + $503,100

$1,002,500

2013

$11,519 (+2.9%)

$499,400 + $503,100

$1,002,500

2012

$11,198 (+4.6%)

$499,400 + $503,100

$1,002,500

2011

$10,701 (+2.6%)

$496,000 + $485,700

$981,700

2010

$10,428 (+2.4%)

$506,100 + $495,600

$1,001,700

2009

$10,180

$516,400 + $505,700

$1,022,100

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.41 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,490

Year built

1979

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2015977S

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: 6
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: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Office Room Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Interior Features: Office, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,490
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Tan

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,472
Tax Year: 2007

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker St. to Ridge
UnparsedAddress: 78 Ridge Ave, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park

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: 2015977S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
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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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

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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Estimated sale price

$1.98M – $2.39M

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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.	$1,230,744
70 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3599 Sq. Ft.	$2,319,800

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2161 Sq. Ft.	$1,839,937
64 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$1,728,718

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2013 Sq. Ft.	$1,594,657
143 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2898 Sq. Ft.	$2,262,677

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