ATTENTION: COME SEE THE FULL EXTERIOR WORK COMPLETED AT THIS WEEKEND'S OPEN HOUSE!!! Marvelous Top Floor 3-Bed 1.5 Bath Newton Condo in charming 4-unit Victorian building. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT (SEE ATTACHED) COVERED BY SELLER IN FULL. ***NOW PRICED $140K+ BELOW 2026'S ASSESSMENT VALUE.*** Large, Sunny, Gorgeous Living Room w. 20' tall vaulted ceilings, Fireplace, custom-made window seating w. storage underneath. STUNNING CHEF'S KITCHEN: Sub-Zero Fridge, Wine Chiller, 6-burner Wolf Gas Range, Custom-built Butcher-block Island w. 2nd Sink, D/W+Disposal. Walk-in Pantry + Private Porch off the Kitchen. Double-sink Luxury Bathroom w. Standing Shower + Soaking Tub. 2 Deeded Parking Spaces & Private Storage Room in Basement. Conveniently located in Hunnewell Hill, this condo has the perfect balance of immediate city access while maintaining a suburban neighborhood feel. RECENT UNIT UPGRADES Include: 35+ recessed lights, Electric Water Heater, ALL 5 south-facing windows in Living Room, Stackable Bosch Washer/Dryer in-unit, Resanded + Buffed Floors, Repainted. BUILDING: NEW ROOF + GUTTERS (2023). NO Current / Planned Special Assessments / NO Outstanding Balances to New Buyer for any Recent Assessment Work. ****Open House Sunday 09/19 from 11am-1pm**** and OFFERS DUE BY: Wednesday, 09/23/2026, BY 5PM. ***FINAL PRICE DROP BEFORE LISTING CONDO FOR RENT***
For sale
$799,900
159 Washington St #4, Newton, MA 02458
3beds
1,489sqft
Condominium
Built in 1860
-- sqft lot
$813,200 Zestimate®
$537/sqft
$746/mo HOA
What's special
Sub-zero fridgeWine chillerWalk-in pantry
- 7 days
- 538
- 34
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Linder-Simao Sales Solutions Team 617-697-3671,
Prestige Property Solutions, Inc. 617-278-4979
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73585170
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Double Vanity, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Soaking Tub
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
Living room
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Attic Access, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Breezeway, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Seat
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Walk-up Attic, Wired for Sound, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Doors: Insulated Doors, French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,489
- Total interior livable area: 1,489 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,489
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Assigned
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: S:71 B:032 L:0003C,4557640
- Zoning: MR1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1860
- Major remodel year: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Amenities included: Storage, Garden Area
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $746 monthly
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $537/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $953,700
- Annual tax amount: $9,333
- Date on market: 10/1/2026
Estimated market value
$813,200
$773,000 - $854,000
$4,041/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,900$537/sqft |
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| 10/1/2026 | Listing removed | $799,900$537/sqft |
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| 9/17/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,900$3/sqft |
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| 9/14/2026 | Price change | $799,900-1.2%$537/sqft |
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| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $809,900-1.8%$544/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Price change | $824,900-1.8%$554/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $839,900-2.3%$564/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Price change | $859,900-1.7%$578/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Price change | $874,900-2.8%$588/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,900+4%$604/sqft |
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| 12/24/2025 | Listing removed | $864,900$581/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73437443 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2025 | Price change | $864,900-1.1%$581/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $874,900+21.3%$588/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Sold | $721,000-20.8%$484/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $909,900-4.2%$611/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $949,900+36.2%$638/sqft |
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| 8/3/2023 | Sold | $697,500-0.2%$468/sqft |
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| 3/17/2016 | Listing removed | $699,000$469/sqft |
Source: Centre Realty Group #71953821 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2016 | Listed for sale | $699,000+12.6%$469/sqft |
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| 7/25/2005 | Sold | $621,000$417/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,901 +3.4% | $908,300 +3% |
| 2024 | $8,606 +1.4% | $881,800 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $8,490 +1.6% | $834,000 +5% |
| 2022 | $8,356 +3.6% | $794,300 +6% |
| 2021 | $8,062 +3.1% | $749,300 |
| 2020 | $7,823 +2.9% | $749,300 +3% |
| 2019 | $7,602 -0.2% | $727,500 +3.3% |
| 2018 | $7,619 +3.1% | $704,200 +6% |
| 2017 | $7,387 +4.6% | $664,300 +7% |
| 2016 | $7,065 +2.9% | $620,800 +5% |
| 2015 | $6,864 +3% | $591,200 +7.5% |
| 2014 | $6,664 +5.5% | $549,800 |
| 2013 | $6,317 +2.9% | $549,800 |
| 2012 | $6,141 +6.2% | $549,800 +3.6% |
| 2011 | $5,784 +2.6% | $530,600 -2% |
| 2010 | $5,636 +2.4% | $541,400 -2% |
| 2009 | $5,502 +2.7% | $552,400 |
| 2008 | $5,358 +2.5% | $552,400 -1.4% |
| 2007 | $5,225 | $560,000 |
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