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Last Sold Price
5 beds3,775 sqft
36-38 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 02459
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.35 acresLot Size
1880Year Built
$393/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

For those buyers who love Victorians, this rarely available single family home is located in Newton Center close to Bowen School. It offers both elegance & grace in a spectacular neighborhood setting. Built in 1880, this home has retained many of its original details including woodwork, high ceilings, pocket doors & crown moldings. Originally built as the Enoch L Pope House, the 11 rm light filled home offers over 3500 sq ft of living space & has had numerous updates including 2 new heating systems...For those buyers who love Victorians, this rarely available single family home is located in Newton Center close to Bowen School. It offers both elegance & grace in a spectacular neighborhood setting. Built in 1880, this home has retained many of its original details including woodwork, high ceilings, pocket doors & crown moldings. Originally built as the Enoch L Pope House, the 11 rm light filled home offers over 3500 sq ft of living space & has had numerous updates including 2 new heating systems & new HW floors in the LR, DR, & entryway. The large updated eat-in kitchen is ideal for family get togethers & has a full bath. From the kitchen one can walk directly outside to a large back yard & patio. A beautiful & detailed staircase leads to the 2nd floor where there are 3 large BRs plus a convenient craft/laundry room adjacent to what can be used as a sitting room or office. The 3rd floor has 2 additional large bedrooms and a full bath ideal for an au pair or an independent teen.
Listing closed: 06/05/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72142255

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Property Information for 36-38 Ridge Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $12,996 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Center
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Style: Victorian
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Lot Size: 0.35 AC / 15,083 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3775.0
  • Color: Mauve/Burg
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowen
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Recessed Lighting, Sitting Room, Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Spa Features: Private
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Sprinkler System, Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 238.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 238.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 285.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom4 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 238.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 17.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 119.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Skylight,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom1 Length: 17.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Vinyl,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 252.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 168.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 224.0
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 12X13
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 210.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Public record lists the house as having 7 bedrooms. Hardwood floors in the kitchen,entryway & family room to be rebuffed prior to closing. There IS gas in the house should a buyer wish to convert to gas heat.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Assessments: $1,142,000
  • Book: 22000
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 36-38 Ridge Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 5, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598577341

$1,485,000—
Jun 5, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72142255

$1,485,000—
Apr 24, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72142255

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/05/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598577341

$1,485,000
06/05/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72142255

$1,485,000
04/24/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72142255

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 36-38 Ridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,078,200Additions$762,300Total$1,840,500
Tax Record2024$17,963 ($1,497 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,858 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,858 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,316 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,083 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:65 B:015 L:0100Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 36-38 Ridge Avenue

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Bowen
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 7

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 36-38 Ridge Avenue, Newton, MA 02459
$1,485,000
5
3,775
15,083
$342,000
7
3
2,858
15,083
–
4
2
1,848
12,427
$1,359,500
4
3,485
12,190
–
4
2
2,758
12,560
$952,000
3
1,843
6,149

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