157 Newbury St # 3, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$3,495,000
$3,295,000
Est. $20,875/month
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About this home
Welcome to this stunning 3-bed, 3.5-bath condo in the heart of the Back Bay. This exquisite 2100 sq ft residence offers a perfect blend of modern luxury & traditional charm. As you enter, you'll be greeted by high ceilings, crown moldings,& beautiful architectural details throughout. The southern exposure floods the home with natural light, complementing the hardwood floors and bay windows that offer breathtaking city views. The living space features a gas fireplace & a home theater for entertainment. The renovated chef's kitchen boasts Wolf gas & Sub-Zero SS appliances, granite countertops, & a breakfast bar, making it ideal for culinary enthusiasts. The primary ensuite bathroom features granite finishes, while custom closets provide ample storage space. This home also offers the convenience of central AC, forced air heating, in-unit washer/dryer, assigned parking, and a private elevator. Don't miss the opportunity to own this exceptional property. Make this urban oasis your new home!
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Property History
Market Insights
2
Price Changes
28.8%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Status: Active under contract
Jul 21, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Price Reduced
Jul 2, 2026
$3,295,000
$55,000
(-1.64%)
From $3,350,000 to $3,295,000 (-1.6%)
Showing Instructions Updated
Jun 24, 2026
New showing requirements
Showing Instructions Updated
Jun 20, 2026
New showing requirements
Price Reduced
Jun 20, 2026
$3,350,000
$145,000
(-4.15%)
From $3,495,000 to $3,350,000 (-4.2%)
Showing Instructions Updated
Jun 10, 2026
New showing requirements
Listed for Sale
Apr 22, 2026
$3,295,000
Original listing
Agent: Michael Lyons
Office: Compass
Listed for Sale
Apr 22, 2026
$3,495,000
Original listing
Agent: Michael Lyons
Office: Compass
Previous Transaction - MLS #72344102
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Aug 10, 2018
$2,488,000
MLS #72344102
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 07/02/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $3,295,000 | $55,000 | - | From $3,350,000 to $3,295,000 (-1.6%) |
| 06/24/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 06/20/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 06/20/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $3,350,000 | $145,000 | - | From $3,495,000 to $3,350,000 (-4.2%) |
| 06/10/2026 | 👁️ Showing Instructions Updated | - | - | - | New showing requirements |
| 04/22/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $3,295,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 04/22/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $3,495,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 08/10/2018 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $2,488,000 | - | - | MLS #72344102 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,470 | $2,827,500 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$27,470
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$1,725
Monthly
Assessed Value
$2,827,500
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1899
Living Area
2,100 sq ft
Lot Size
0.05 acres
Stories
1
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
5
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
N
Laundry
In Unit
Features
Finish - Sheetrock, Wired For Sound, Internet Available - Broadband, Elevator
Exterior
Construction
Brick
Architecture
None
Roof
Rubber
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Off Street, Deeded
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$27,470
Assessed Value
$2,827,500
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$1,725 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Reserve Funds
Amenities
Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
4
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building
3
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans, Association Financial Statements (7)
County
Suffolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
101 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,100 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,100 sq ft above grade
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
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:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Finish - Sheetrock, Wired for Sound, Internet Available - Broadband, Elevator
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
N
Laundry:
In Unit
Security:
Intercom, Security System
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1899
Effective Year (Renovated):
2006
Structure Type:
Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Brick
Roof:
Rubber
Foundation:
Stories:
1
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Heat Pump
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
2
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Deeded
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Nearby Schools
School District
Boston School District local
C-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
52%
attend college
38%
4-Year
14%
2-Year
7%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
3.7%
Above Average
3.2%
Suspensions
0.3%
In-School
0.5%
Emergency
1.8% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
The Learning Project
0.2 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Park Street School
0.5 mi
Grades K-07
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.5 mi
|
#24 of 25
|
Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Advent School
0.6 mi
Grades K-06
F
Blackstone Elementary School
0.8 mi
|
#809 of 824
|
Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students
Moderate
Grades PK-06
C
Hurley K-8 School
0.8 mi
|
#258 of 352
|
Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students
Moderate
Grades PK-08
Kids Are People School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.0 mi
|
#772 of 824
|
Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
D
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
1.4 mi
|
#326 of 352
|
Score: 28.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
-29.5 below state avg
689 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Middle Schools
10 schools
Middle School Academy
1.9 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.1 mi
|
#349 of 352
|
Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students
Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.8 mi
|
#4 of 16
|
Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.0 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.0 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.2 mi
|
#265 of 352
|
Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Timilty Middle
1.6 mi
UP Academy
1.9 mi
High Schools
10 schools
Newman School
0.2 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 mi
|
#268 of 346
|
Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students
Very Diverse
12 sports
• 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
0.8 mi
9 sports
• 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.5 mi
|
#19 of 346
|
Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students
Very Diverse
18 sports
• 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.5 mi
|
#90 of 346
|
Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students
Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 mi
|
#13 of 25
|
Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students
Diverse
10 sports
• 242 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
2.2 mi
|
#322 of 346
|
Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students
Diverse
11 sports
• 488 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.4 mi
|
#2 of 25
|
Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students
Very Diverse
17 sports
• 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Strong Athletics
Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
2.9 mi
|
#19 of 25
|
Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students
Diverse
8 sports
• 128 athletes
Early College Program
Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-09
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Neighborhood
Back Bay
157 Newbury St # 3, Boston MA 02116
Boston, MA 02116
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Michael Lyons
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-206-3333
Agent MLS ID
BB900605
Office MLS ID
AN2383
Listing Data Updated
Aug 14, 2026 12:35 PM EDT
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