Welcome to 170 Payson Road, a charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home perfectly located on the Brookline/Chestnut Hill line. This inviting property offers 1,120 sq. ft. of living space plus a partially finished basement, ideal for a playroom, home office, or gym. The beautifully updated kitchen is ready for both everyday meals and entertaining, while hardwood floors and central air add comfort throughout. Outside there is a private backyard oasis featuring a patio and lush mature plantings—perfect for relaxing or gatherings with friends. Tucked on a tree-lined street, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds: Boston convenience and Chestnut Hill charm, with shops, restaurants, and public transportation just minutes away. With attractive Boston taxes and a Chestnut Hill zip code, this home offers exceptional value in a sought-after location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
5,485 sq ftLot Size
$764Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Muncey Group• Compass
Bought with The Cobi Team• William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Imagine looking for a wonderful home situated on a tree lined street with all the amenities nearby. Hardwood floors, central air, eat in kitchen, and wonderful landscape yard. Then imagine being on the Brookline/Chestnut Hill line and having the best of both worlds? Boston prices - taxes and Chestnut Hill zip code! Well you have found it today. Summer is nearly over, now it is time to find your dream home before winter! You do not want to miss this special offering.....Reminder to use 02467 on your map searches since the home is on the line and this will get you to the correct location! Open House Sunday 3-4 September 8th
Public Records
Jul 1, 1993
Sold
$174,000
$128/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,939 (+8.6%)
$218,600 + $520,600
$739,200
2022
$7,311 (+8.8%)
$198,700 + $473,300
$672,000
2021
$6,720 (+15.0%)
$191,100 + $438,700
$629,800
2020
$5,843 (+7.5%)
$173,200 + $380,100
$553,300
2019
$5,434 (+4.6%)
$153,000 + $362,600
$515,600
2018
$5,197
$153,000 + $342,900
$495,900
2017
$5,198 (+3.0%)
$153,000 + $337,800
$490,800
2016
$5,046 (−4.9%)
$153,000 + $305,700
$458,700
2015
$5,308 (−3.3%)
$173,200 + $265,100
$438,300
2014
$5,489 (−4.3%)
$174,800 + $261,500
$436,300
2013
$5,733 (+12.4%)
$174,800 + $261,500
$436,300
2012
$5,101 (+2.0%)
$160,000 + $231,200
$391,200
2009
$5,003 (+16.9%)
$160,000 + $231,200
$391,200
2006
$4,278
$174,500 + $227,900
$402,400
Tax history for 170 Payson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,939 (+8.6%)
$218,600 + $520,600
$739,200
2022
$7,311 (+8.8%)
$198,700 + $473,300
$672,000
2021
$6,720 (+15.0%)
$191,100 + $438,700
$629,800
2020
$5,843 (+7.5%)
$173,200 + $380,100
$553,300
2019
$5,434 (+4.6%)
$153,000 + $362,600
$515,600
2018
$5,197
$153,000 + $342,900
$495,900
2017
$5,198 (+3.0%)
$153,000 + $337,800
$490,800
2016
$5,046 (−4.9%)
$153,000 + $305,700
$458,700
2015
$5,308 (−3.3%)
$173,200 + $265,100
$438,300
2014
$5,489 (−4.3%)
$174,800 + $261,500
$436,300
2013
$5,733 (+12.4%)
$174,800 + $261,500
$436,300
2012
$5,101 (+2.0%)
$160,000 + $231,200
$391,200
2009
$5,003 (+16.9%)
$160,000 + $231,200
$391,200
2006
$4,278
$174,500 + $227,900
$402,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
1,120
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
1428396
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
WEST ROXBURY NEIGHBORHOOD-1F-6000
West Roxbury Neighborhood-One-Family Residential Subdistrict
The One-Family Residential (1F) Subdistricts are established to preserve, maintain and promote low density one-family neighborhoods, to provide for new infill construction appropriate to the existing fabric, and to allow minor changes to occur as-of-right. In a 1F Subdistrict, the maximum number of Dwelling Units allowed in a single Building shall be 1.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Feb 28, 2019 • Final
Short form bldg
Perform interior renovations on a building.
Addition
Remodel
Feb 8, 2018 • Final
Plumbing
Work on plumbing.
Kitchen
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Norfolk County
APN: 1428396
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Manning Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Lyndon K-8 School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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