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159 Payson Road, Brookline MA 02467

Brookline, MA 02467 • Chestnut Hill
$1,020,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,337
Sq Ft
$763
Price/Sq Ft
0.18
Acres
1935
Year Built
1
Garage Space
78
Days on Market
Closed Listed May 27, 2025 • MLS# 73380523 Copied! • Updated Sep 30, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,100,000
Final Sale Price: $1,020,000
Difference: $80,000 (-7.3%)
Performance Metrics
92.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
78
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $823
Sale $/sq ft: $763
This property sold for $763 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.3% below the original asking price.

The property spent 78 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$763/sq ft
Area Average
$463/sq ft
Difference
+64.8%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

A rare opportunity to enjoy single-family living in a highly desirable Brookline neighborhood in the Baker district. This welcoming and classic 3 bed, 1 bath Garrison Colonial offers a bright and inviting layout. The 1st floor features hardwood floors, fireplaced living room, dining room adjoining the kitchen, and warm cozy den area that leads to a private screened-in porch perfect for al fresco dining. Upstairs is a spacious full bath, two generously sized bedrooms and flexible third bedroom, ideal as a nursery or home office. A 600 SF unfinished basement provides storage and laundry area. The expansive side yard and mature plantings offer beautiful green space. For parking, there is a driveway plus a small garage (which current owners used for storage). The property consists of 2 lots totaling 7,932 SF. This is an incredible location near the Chestnut Hill Mall/Street, Allandale Farm, various parks and library. About .5 miles to 51 bus to Orange Line; 1 mile to Needham commuter rail

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Property History

Market Insights

2.4%
Price Range
79
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Sep 30, 2025
$1,020,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 79
🏠
Listed for Sale
May 27, 2025
$1,045,000
Original listing
Agent: Rita Lu Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $10,046 $1,017,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,046
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,017,800

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1935
Living Area 1,337 sq ft
Lot Size 0.18 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Garrison
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Screened
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Screened
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 2
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $10,046
Assessed Value $1,017,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Lots 58a And 58b On Land Court Plan 13863o. Buyers To Do Their Own Due Diligence As To Expansion Possibilities. Oven Is Not Working.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color Blue
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 79 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1935
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,337 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Room Details

Other Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bedroom3
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
Living Room
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Garrison
Year Built: 1935
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Screened
Patio & Porch: Screened
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
School District
Brookline School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.4% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.6% In-School 0.1% Emergency
5.1% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Dexter Southfield, Inc.
0.7 mi
Grades PK-12
A+
Edith C Baker School
0.7 mi | #22 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 11 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
665 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
The Park School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-09
A
Roland Hayes School
2.0 mi | #39 of 352 | Score: 58.5
Improved 28 spots from last year
+0.3 above state avg
418 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
A+
William H Lincoln School
2.3 mi | #19 of 352 | Score: 61.4
Improved 25 spots from last year
+3.2 above state avg
494 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
Maimonides School
2.3 mi
Grades K-12
A
John D Runkle School
2.5 mi | #44 of 352 | Score: 58.0
Dropped 36 spots from last year
-0.2 below state avg
476 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
Torah Academy Inc.
2.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Pierce School
2.8 mi | #27 of 352 | Score: 60.5
Dropped 16 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
592 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-08
St. Mary of the Assumption School
2.9 mi
Grades PK-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Beaver Country Day School
1.7 mi
Grades 06-12
JRI Bay Cove School
3.7 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Brookline High School
2.5 mi | #1 of 346 | Score: 82.5
Improved 18 spots from last year
+24.3 above state avg
2,181 students Diverse
21 sports • 3,004 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Chestnut Hill

159 Payson Road, Brookline MA 02467

Brookline, MA 02467

Listing Information

Listing Agent Rita Lu
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Office Phone 617-542-0012
Agent MLS ID CN203034
Office MLS ID BB5522
Listing Data Updated Sep 30, 2025 3:29 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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