Last Sold Price
4 beds2,490 sqft$414/sqft
78 Ridge Ave, Newton, MA 02459

Description

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.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.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/29/2007 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Susan Heyman • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Property Details for 78 Ridge Avenue

Status
MLS #
70540707
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$9,472 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1979
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,270,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

100.8%

Newton, MA

9 comparable properties found

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1

$1,270,000

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4
Bedrooms
2,594
Square Feet
0.45
Acres
$1,305,000 | 26 Circuit Avenue, Newton, MA 02461
1/35
2

$1,305,000

Sold 07/15/26

4
Bedrooms
2,076
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
front view of a house with a yard
1/27
3

$1,225,000

Sold 09/19/25

4
Bedrooms
2,108
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
$868,000 | 25 Saco Street, Newton, MA 02464
1/28
4

$868,000

Sold 11/05/25

4
Bedrooms
2,238
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$1,180,000 | 102 Oakdale Road, Newton, MA 02461
1/22
5

$1,180,000

Sold 07/06/26

4
Bedrooms
2,939
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/39
6

$1,505,000

Sold 06/09/25

4
Bedrooms
2,240
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/27
7

$1,990,000

Sold 05/05/25

4
Bedrooms
2,673
Square Feet
0.20
Acres
a big house with a large tree in front of it
1/35
8

$1,740,000

Sold 04/25/25

4
Bedrooms
2,699
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/18
9

$1,125,000

Sold 10/01/25

4
Bedrooms
2,211
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Susan Heyman

Sold By Think Real Estate Services, Barry Cheslin

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Building Information for 78 Ridge Avenue

Stories-Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,950 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,025 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,235

Property Taxes

$789

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 Ridge Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2490.0
  • Color: Tan
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowen
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Features: Office, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 701506
  • Assessments: $1,015,200
  • Book: 19135
  • Tax Year: 2007
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 78 Ridge Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 2, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #222934795

$1,030,000
Jun 29, 2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70540707

$1,030,000
Mar 20, 2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70540707

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/02/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #222934795

$1,030,000
06/29/2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70540707

$1,030,000
03/20/2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70540707

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

Public Records for 78 Ridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,155,900Additions$716,600Total$1,872,500
Tax Record2025$18,351 ($1,529 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,490 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,490 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt896 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,950 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979Year Renovated1979ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:65 B:015 L:0095

Schools near 78 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: 78 Ridge Avenue, Newton, MA 02459
$1,030,000
4
2,490
17,950
$790,000
4
2.5
2,013
7,600
4
3,599
18,494
3
1.5
1,848
6,135
$1
5
2,161
9,764
3
3.5
2,470
11,000

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Susan Heyman

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