Beautiful condo in Newton located on the 2nd floor. Spacious with tons of natural light. Large open floor plan with dining room, a sunroom, maple hardwood floors, high ceiling height, updated insulated windows, stainless appliances, and granite countertops. This home also comes with two full size bedrooms, a bonus room/den/office (including a closet), 2 parking spaces (1 in-door garage and 1 on the driveway). Very close to Newton Centre green line T stop to get into Boston.
CondoProperty Type
1929Year Built
$636Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alexander Theocles• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Warren Residential
Bought with Kaufman Realty Team• Keller Williams Realty
RIPLEY (St.)--- Believe it Or Not! You CAN live in the heart of Newton Centre! This renovated condo is spacious and bright and features a granite kitchen with a butler's pantry. Gather in the large living and dining rooms or cozy up in the Sunroom that works well as a home office. Hardwood floors, generous ceiling height, updated windows and period charm throughout. 2 parking spaces, incl.1 garage spot. Minutes to T, restaurants and shops. Bowen School. Pets, ok! Walk Score 82!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,747 (+3.4%)
$688,500
2024
$6,524 (+1.0%)
$668,400
2023
$6,458 (+1.6%)
$634,400
2022
$6,356 (+3.6%)
$604,200
2021
$6,133 (+3.1%)
$570,000
2020
$5,951 (+2.9%)
$570,000
2019
$5,783 (+7.0%)
$553,400
2018
$5,405 (+3.1%)
$499,500
2017
$5,240 (+4.5%)
$471,200
2016
$5,012 (+2.9%)
$440,400
2015
$4,869 (−1.7%)
$419,400
2014
$4,951 (+5.5%)
$408,500
2013
$4,694 (+2.9%)
$408,500
2012
$4,563
$408,500
Tax history for 79 Ripley St #79
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,747 (+3.4%)
$688,500
2024
$6,524 (+1.0%)
$668,400
2023
$6,458 (+1.6%)
$634,400
2022
$6,356 (+3.6%)
$604,200
2021
$6,133 (+3.1%)
$570,000
2020
$5,951 (+2.9%)
$570,000
2019
$5,783 (+7.0%)
$553,400
2018
$5,405 (+3.1%)
$499,500
2017
$5,240 (+4.5%)
$471,200
2016
$5,012 (+2.9%)
$440,400
2015
$4,869 (−1.7%)
$419,400
2014
$4,951 (+5.5%)
$408,500
2013
$4,694 (+2.9%)
$408,500
2012
$4,563
$408,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,042
Year built
1929
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
4834749
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Y
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,165
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick, Stone, Block
StructureType: Attached
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Effective: 2010
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Entry Level: 2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,840.86
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $150
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Trash
Association Amenities: Storage
Location Information
Directions: -
UnparsedAddress: 79 Ripley Street # 79, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,042
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 4834749
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
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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