159 Washington Street # 4, Newton MA 02458
Newton, MA 02458
$583,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$599,900
Final Sale Price:
$583,000
Difference:
$16,900 (-2.8%)
Performance Metrics
97.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
86
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$394
Sale $/sq ft:
$383
This property sold for $383 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 2.8% below the original asking price.
The property spent 86 days on market before selling.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 19 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$383/sq ft
Area Median
$411/sq ft
Difference
6.7%
This property sold near the area median for similar homes.
About this home
New conversion of 1860's Victorian. Great opportunity to buy pre-construction & be able to add your personal touch. Incredible room under the turret w/amazing detail. Dormer w/windows to hopefully be built in kitchen. Granite kitchen counters & 2car pkg per unit. Doorways, closets, & bathrooms might be relocated so check the floor plans. Garage spaces avail for additional $20k each.
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Property History
Market Insights
27.1%
Price Range
87
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73585170
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Oct 1, 2026
$799,900
MLS #73585170 - Active
Sold
Jul 29, 2005
$583,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 87
Listed for Sale
Oct 23, 2004
$599,900
Original listing
Agent: Jill Freint
Office: Boston Realty Associates
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $799,900 | - | - | MLS #73585170 - Active |
| 07/29/2005 | ✓ Sold | $583,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 10/23/2004 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $599,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | $0 | $0 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2005
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$0
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1860
Living Area
1,521 sq ft
Stories
1
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Other (see Remarks)
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Features
Off Street, Assigned
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
60 Amps/less
Water
Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
0.00
Assessed Value
0.00
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Yes, Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Seller Makes No Representation Regarding Fireplaces
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Unit/Building
#4
Sq Ft Source
Unit Floor Plan
Documents
Floor Plans (1)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
87 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1860
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,521 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Storm Window(s)
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Other (See Remarks)
Year Built:
1860
Effective Year (Renovated):
2004
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Off Street, Assigned
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility
Nearby Schools
School District
Newton School District local
A+
School Safety
2024-25
0.3%
Low
0.3%
Suspensions
0.7%
In-School
5.2% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Jackson School
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
Dearborn Academy School
0.9 mi
Grades 02-12
Newton Country Day School
0.9 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
1.7 mi
Grades PK-12
Fessenden School
2.0 mi
Grades K-09
Chestnut Hill School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Learning Prep School
2.8 mi
Grades 02-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
4.5 mi
Grades K-08
Middle Schools
4 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
0.2 mi
|
#22 of 352
|
Score: 60.9
Improved 48 spots from last year
+2.7 above state avg
451 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.7 mi
|
#13 of 352
|
Score: 63.2
Improved 38 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
830 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
3.2 mi
|
#25 of 352
|
Score: 60.8
Improved 12 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
654 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
3.3 mi
|
#2 of 352
|
Score: 66.5
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.3 above state avg
698 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
High Schools
4 schools
Fusion Academy
3.8 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
4.2 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.6 mi
|
#7 of 346
|
Score: 76.8
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.6 above state avg
2,055 students
Diverse
20 sports
• 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton South High School
3.0 mi
|
#6 of 346
|
Score: 77.7
Improved 19 spots from last year
+19.5 above state avg
1,865 students
Diverse
20 sports
• 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
159 Washington Street # 4, Newton MA 02458
Newton, MA 02458
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Jill Freint
Listing Office
Boston Realty Associates
Office Phone
617-277-5100
Agent MLS ID
BB302340
Office MLS ID
BB0500
Listing Data Updated
Mar 31, 2025 8:55 PM EDT
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