73 Ridge Avenue

Sold 11/16/09
Sold 11/16/09
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$895,000
4 beds1,871 sqft$478/sqft
73 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 02459
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,840 sq ftLot Size
1952Year Built
$478/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This home will make your heart sing! A beautiful renovation in meticulous condition will be yours in this classic center entrance colonial in a prime neighborhood! An eat-in kitchen that will make you smile...maple cabinets, honed granite counters & stainless appliance, Thermador 6 burner gas stove, 2.5 awesome baths(master shower is a keeper!). Gracious living/dining rooms, 1st flr den w/ built-in bookcases leads to patio & lush yard, gorgeous front stone walls.'07 roof, A/C,& heat. A treasure!This home will make your heart sing! A beautiful renovation in meticulous condition will be yours in this classic center entrance colonial in a prime neighborhood! An eat-in kitchen that will make you smile...maple cabinets, honed granite counters & stainless appliance, Thermador 6 burner gas stove, 2.5 awesome baths(master shower is a keeper!). Gracious living/dining rooms, 1st flr den w/ built-in bookcases leads to patio & lush yard, gorgeous front stone walls.'07 roof, A/C,& heat. A treasure!
  • Listed by: Marjorie Kern • Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty
  • Listed by: Susan Liberman • Compass
Listing closed: 11/16/2009 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70970475

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,450,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

103.9%

Newton, MA

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Listing Courtesy of Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty, Marjorie Kern; Compass, Susan Liberman

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Property Information for 73 Ridge Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,802 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Center
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Other (See Remarks)
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1871.0
  • Color: Taupe
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowen
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
  • Neighborhood: Newton Centre
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Den
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 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: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: B dry system in basement
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract, Delayed Occupancy
  • Tax ID: 701531
  • Assessments: $682,900
  • Book: 49384
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 73 Ridge Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 16, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #279041804

$895,000

+1.1% / yr

Nov 16, 2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70970475

$895,000—
Sep 10, 2009

Contingent

MLS PIN #70970475

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/16/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #279041804

$895,000

+1.1% / yr

11/16/2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70970475

$895,000
09/10/2009

Contingent

MLS PIN #70970475

—

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

Public Records for 73 Ridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$977,100Additions$399,400Total$1,376,500
Tax Record2025$13,490 ($1,124 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,871 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,871 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt825 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1952ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:65 B:016 L:0011

Schools near 73 Ridge Avenue

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 73 Ridge Avenue, Newton, MA 02459
$895,000
4
1,871
7,840
67 Ridge Avenue, Newton, MA 02459
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2,300
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–
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2,122
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