159 Florence St is a 2,704 square foot multi-family home on a 0.3 acre lot with 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Chestnut Hill data, we estimate the home's value is $1,447,586.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$535Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,447,586
$75K since October
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This home's estimate is 32.4% lower than the average sale price ($2.14M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,852
$905,200 + $627,500
$1,532,700
Tax history for 159 Florence St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,852
$905,200 + $627,500
$1,532,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,339
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 14
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Construction Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,704
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,255
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,339
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,068
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.3
Zoning Code: MR1
State Use Description: 3-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,704
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 997570
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bowen
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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