$1,650,000
SOLD MAY 9, 2025
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,372 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$696 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Bowen School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to 44 Ripley Street, an elegant duplex townhome in Newton Centre, offering four levels of refined living. This residence features high ceilings, large windows, great light and period details, while incorporating modern amenities. An open concept kitchen with granite countertops & newer stainless appliances flows seamlessly into the spacious living and dining area, leading to a private outdoor deck overlooking the large yard. The main level also has a formal sitting room or study with bay windows and fireplace, and a powder room. The second level has two bedrooms and two stylishly updated bathrooms, including a primary bedroom with spa-like ensuite and walk-in closet. There are two additional bedrooms on the third floor. The lower level bonus room provides a versatile space, complete with a walkout to the large backyard. Conveniently located near the vibrant shops and restaurants of Newton Centre, public transportation and major routes, this home is ideal for today's lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donahue Maley & Burns Team

Compass Listed on: 03/19/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Amy Weed

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Monique Maillet Mooney

A. Rutkowski Realty, Inc.

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,711

Year Built

  • Built in 1885

Lot Details

  • End Unit

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Half Duplex

Interior Spaces

  • 4-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Sitting Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Bowen/Masonrice Elementary School
  • Oakhill/Brown Middle School
  • Newton South High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:61 B:042 L:0015A

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • 2 Units
  • Shops

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,711

Year Built

Built in 1885

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse, Half-Duplex
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Slider, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bonus Room, Sitting Room, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Entry Location: Unit Placement(Ground)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 197.645833
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 205.104166
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 210.895833
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 17.729166
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 79.506944
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 45.833333
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 197.645833
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan, Slider
  • Room Family Room Area: 182.944444
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 124
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Unit
  • Basement: Y
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1937
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 435
  • Living Area: 2372
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 631.96
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 695.62
  • MAIN SO: AN5317

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 44

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:61 B:042 L:0015A
  • Zoning: MR1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10819
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 454
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9711
  • Tax Book Number: 73153

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newton South Hs
  • Elementary School: Bowen/Masonrice
  • Middle Or Junior School: Oakhill/Brown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2025
Closed on
May 9, 2025
Sold by
Hames Jessica O and Hames Daniel L
Bought by
Birkner Paul D and Shimizu Minori K
Seller's Agent
Donahue Maley & Burns Team
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Monique Maillet Mooney
A. Rutkowski Realty, Inc.
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$151,000
10.07%
Total Days on Market
5
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$1,590,921

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$59,079
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-47.26%
Original Mortgage
$1,150,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,148,829
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$239,436

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2019
Closed on
Aug 14, 2019
Sold by
44 Ripley Street Rt
Bought by
Hames Jessica O and Hames Daniel L
Seller's Agent
Charlie McMillan
Hammond Residential Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Olinto/ Cunningham
Compass
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$959,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.95%
Original Mortgage
$767,200
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2018
Sold by
Betancourt Sergio and Betancourt Danielle M
Bought by
44 Ripley Street Rt

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2005
Sold by
Blume David P
Bought by
Betancourt Danielle M and Betancourt Sergio A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$572,000
Interest Rate
5.64%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1994
Sold by
Ripley St Rt and Sangiolo
Bought by
Blume David P
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $1,650,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $1,650,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $959,000 --
Condominium Deed $959,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $715,000 --
Deed $715,000 --
Deed $715,000 --
Deed $282,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,150,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,150,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $846,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $767,200 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $91,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $572,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Sold $1,650,000 +10.1% $696 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2025 03/19/25 For Sale $1,499,000 +56.3% $632 / Sq Ft
08/22/2019 08/22/19 Sold $959,000 +1.1% $440 / Sq Ft
07/01/2019 07/01/19 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2019 06/24/19 For Sale $949,000 -- $436 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,044 $1,024,900 $0 $1,024,900
2024 $9,711 $995,000 $0 $995,000
2023 $9,962 $978,600 $0 $978,600
2022 $9,805 $932,000 $0 $932,000
2021 $9,460 $879,200 $0 $879,200
2020 $8,297 $794,700 $0 $794,700
2019 $8,063 $771,600 $0 $771,600
2018 $8,072 $746,000 $0 $746,000
2017 $7,826 $703,800 $0 $703,800
2016 $7,486 $657,800 $0 $657,800
2015 $7,274 $626,500 $0 $626,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73347183

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000061-000042-000015A