Available September 1. Pristine single family rental in Brookline's coveted Baker School District offering 1,337 sq ft of well-proportioned living space, three spacious bedrooms, gleaming wood floors, and a terrific flowing layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The gracious living and dining areas connect seamlessly and lead to a screened porch overlooking a private backyard, creating an easy indoor outdoor lifestyle. Additional features include a full basement, in-home laundry, one car garage plus off-street parking. Set on a picturesque tree-lined street close to Longwood Medical Area, Putterham Golf Course, The Street at Chestnut Hill, Wegmans, Roche Bros., Centre St shops and restaurants, and the Arnold Arboretum, this home delivers the best of urban convenience and suburban space in one of Brookline's most desirable neighborhoods.
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 600
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Garrison/Frontier
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,337
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,231
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Municipality Name: BROOKLINE
Acres: 0.18
Zoning Code: S-7
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,337
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Norfolk County
APN: 41932
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Sale and tax history for 159 Payson Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSPIN #73536392
Jun 26, 2026
Rental Removed
$4,500
$3/sq ft
Jun 17, 2026
Listed for Rent
$4,500
$3/sq ft
MLSPIN #73477615
Mar 6, 2026
Rental Removed
$4,350
$3/sq ft
Feb 17, 2026
Listed for Rent
$4,350
$3/sq ft
MLSPIN #73420038
Dec 24, 2025
Rental Removed
$4,500
$3/sq ft
Nov 16, 2025
Price Changed
$4,500
$3/sq ft
Oct 15, 2025
Price Changed
$4,900
$4/sq ft
Aug 21, 2025
Listed for Rent
$5,100
$4/sq ft
MLS PIN #73380523
Sep 30, 2025
Sold
$1,020,000
$763/sq ft
Aug 12, 2025
Contingent
—
Jun 27, 2025
Price Changed
$1,045,000
$782/sq ft
Jun 6, 2025
Relisted
—
Jun 3, 2025
Contingent
—
May 27, 2025
Listed
$1,100,000
$823/sq ft
+25
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
MLS PIN #72282281
Apr 23, 2018
Sold
$775,000
$580/sq ft
Mar 6, 2018
Pending
—
Feb 15, 2018
Listed
$769,000
$575/sq ft
+12
3 bedroom colonial with lovely curb appeal on attractive side street. Comfortable living room with fireplace and adjoining dining room with space for large dinner parties. Cozy den with built-ins. Bright well equipped eat in kitchen, 3 bedrooms on second (2 are queen sized), and large family bath with pedestal sink. Spacious open basement with high ceilings and great potential. 2 year old heating system. Nicely landscaped grounds. A great opportunity to live in Brookline for a reasonable price. Just bring your imagination and inject your own personality into this much loved home. Minutes to Putterham golf course, the library, the Chestnut Hill shopping areas, and the Longwood Medical area..
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,645 (+2.7%)
$542,400 + $324,700
$867,100
2022
$8,416 (+8.1%)
$516,600 + $309,300
$825,900
2021
$7,782 (+10.6%)
$496,700 + $297,400
$794,100
2020
$7,033 (+5.9%)
$451,500 + $292,700
$744,200
2019
$6,641 (−0.3%)
$430,000 + $278,800
$708,800
2018
$6,658 (+1.5%)
$430,100 + $273,700
$703,800
2017
$6,558 (+1.4%)
$405,600 + $258,200
$663,800
2016
$6,465 (+4.4%)
$379,100 + $241,300
$620,400
2015
$6,192 (+0.4%)
$354,300 + $225,500
$579,800
2014
$6,167 (+0.7%)
$322,200 + $219,200
$541,400
2013
$6,123 (+2.2%)
$312,800 + $212,800
$525,600
2012
$5,992 (+1.6%)
$312,800 + $212,800
$525,600
2011
$5,897 (+3.0%)
$307,900 + $214,000
$521,900
2010
$5,725 (+2.6%)
$307,900 + $214,000
$521,900
2009
$5,579
$307,900 + $214,000
$521,900
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
9/10
Baker School
Public, K-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Brookline High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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About South
Brookline
South Brookline, located between Jamaica Pond and the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, is a residential and village-style Brookline neighborhood with leafy park edges and a low-rise streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cleveland Circle junction, where cafés, small eateries, and everyday storefronts cluster beside the Green Line tracks. Coolidge Corner Theatre and Brookline Booksmith serve as cultural pillars with a distinctly local cadence. Side streets feature a mix of brick apartment houses, classic triple-deckers, and single-family homes with deep setbacks. The Emerald Necklace paths and nearby water views shape a walk-and-roll routine. A steady flow of transit riders and runners gives the area a lived-in, city-meets-suburb tempo.
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Public facts and zoning for 159 Payson Rd
Beds
3
Baths
1
Sq. Ft.
1,337
Stories
2
Lot Size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1935
Year Renovated
1962
County
Norfolk County
APN
41932
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2023.
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