51 Ripley Street, Unit 51

Sold 10/19/12
Sold 10/19/12
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$426,000
2 beds1,352 sqft
51 Ripley St, Unit 51, Newton, MA 02459
CondoProperty Type
1926Year Built
$315/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Top floor with tree-top views in classic 2 family. Gracious living room with 9 windows and wall of built-ins. Kitchen leads to step-down family room with 5 windows overlooking common backyard and wooded area. There is a slider to a private deck. Master bedroom has built-in wall of closets. Pull down stair to large finished attic storage space. Building insulated thru MassSave. Basement storage space. Close to Newton Centre for shops and restaurants, D line MBTA stop, Crystal Lake. Pet friendly.Top floor with tree-top views in classic 2 family. Gracious living room with 9 windows and wall of built-ins. Kitchen leads to step-down family room with 5 windows overlooking common backyard and wooded area. There is a slider to a private deck. Master bedroom has built-in wall of closets. Pull down stair to large finished attic storage space. Building insulated thru MassSave. Basement storage space. Close to Newton Centre for shops and restaurants, D line MBTA stop, Crystal Lake. Pet friendly.
Listing closed: 10/19/2012 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71399455

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Avg days on market

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Property Information for 51 Ripley Street, Unit 51

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,527 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1
  • Unit Placement: Top/Penthouse
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 51/53 Ripley Street Condominium
  • Floor: 2
  • Stories: 2
  • Residences: 2
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
  • Year Built: 1926
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1352.0
  • Total Units: 2
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Converted: 1986
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowen
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill Ms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: Top/Penthouse
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Storage, Office
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, In Basement, In Unit
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, Walk to, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Assigned, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Assigned, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 168.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 150.0
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 156.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 242.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 77.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 11.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 7.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements
  • Documents Count: 5
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: See listing package and MLS attached feature sheet. Dishwasher and kitchen track lights not working.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:65 B:019 L:0025,701603
  • Assessments: $405,300
  • Book: 40484
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: MR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Complex Name: 51/53 Ripley Street Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 2
  • Optional Fee: $.00
  • Owner Occupied Source: SELLER
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 51
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 51 Ripley Street, Unit 51

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 19, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71399455

$426,000—
Sep 12, 2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71399455

—
Jun 20, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71399455

$449,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/19/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71399455

$426,000
09/12/2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71399455

—
06/20/2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71399455

$449,000

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Schools near 51 Ripley Street, Unit 51

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bowen
Public - K to 5
Oak Hill Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton South High School
Public - 9 to 12
Wellan Montessori School
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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$426,000
2
1,352
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$471,500
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1,352
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$630,000
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