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159 Washington St #4, Newton, MA, 02458

3beds
2baths
1,489sqft
$839,900
$564price/sqft
$5,505/moest. monthly cost
$220,200/yrincome needed

About This Home

Seller is paying TWO FULL YEARS of HOA fees—yes, you read that right! ENTIRE Top Floor 3-Bed 1.5 Bath Newton Condo in charming 4-unit Victorian building. Walk into an Extra Large Sunny Living Room w. 20' tall vaulted ceilings, a Fireplace Mantle and custom-made window seating w. storage underneath. Chef's Kitchen ft.: Sub-Zero Refrigerator, Wine Chiller, 6-burner Wolf Gas Range, Custom-built Butcher-block Island w. a Second Copper Sink, D/W+Disposal. Walk-in Pantry + Private Porch off the Kitchen. 2 Oversize Bedrooms, 1 regular-sized. 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. 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 Unit.

Getting Around

76
WalkingVery Walkable
47
TransitSome Transit
59
BikeBikeable

Schools

8/10
8/10
Bigelow Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.2 mi
10/10
Newton North High SchoolGrades 9-121.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1860

Materials

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Frame

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2005

Type & Style

  • Home type: Condo
  • Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Property subType: Condominium

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator,Wine Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
  • Laundry features: Laundry Closet,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,In Unit

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes

Bathroom1

  • 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

Bathroom2

  • Features: Bathroom - Half, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom2

  • Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Bedroom3

  • Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Walk-up Attic,Wired for Sound
  • Window features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Wood,Tile
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area above ground: 1,489
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No One Above

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,489
  • Total interior livable area: 1,489 sqft

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

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: S:71 B:032 L:0003C,4557640
  • Zoning: MR1

Features

  • Patio & porch: Porch
  • Exterior features: Porch,Garden

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.38 Acres

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Off Street,Assigned
  • Uncovered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties

Hurricane

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,246$50,952
Home Insurance *$218$2,616
Property Taxes $687$8,244
Electricity $354$4,259
Total$5,505$66,060
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$188,742/yr
40% on housing$165,150/yr
45% on housing$146,800/yr

Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs

Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 213,928Commercial: 230
Total Premiums$400.85M
Total Exposure$115.57B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.6%
7.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.9%
7.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.5%
0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$564This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 02458$565
Middlesex County$437

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 02458$557
Middlesex County$413

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-03-19Price change$874,900
2026-02-04Listed for sale$899,900
2025-12-24Listing removed$864,900
2025-12-02Price change$864,900
2025-10-27Listed for sale$874,900
2025-10-16Sold$721,000
2025-10-15Price change$909,900
2025-09-30Listed for sale$949,900
2023-08-03Sold$697,500
2016-03-17Listing removed$699,000
2016-01-30Listed for sale$699,000
2005-07-25Sold$621,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentThe Linder-Simao Sales Solutions Team
BrokeragePrestige Property Solutions, Inc.

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