Google street view image for 159 Ward St, Newton Center, MA 02459

Off market

$2,723,442

•

5.5 ba

•

5,152

sq ft

159 Ward St, Newton Center, MA 02459

About this home

159 Ward St is a 5,152 square foot multi-family home on a 0.77 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Newton Center data, we estimate the home's value is $2,723,442.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

0.77 acresLot Size

$529Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,723,442

$17K since October

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 11.9% lower than the average sale price ($3.09M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD NOV 2, 2026
$4,300,000
A
4 beds4.5 baths5,229 sq ft
7 Monadnock Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$2,725,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths3,655 sq ft
9 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$2,805,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths4,694 sq ft
78 Waban Hill Rd N, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,702,000
D
5 beds4 baths5,005 sq ft
14 Hampden Ter, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$3,375,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths4,922 sq ft
171 Hobart Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$2,650,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths6,260 sq ft
81 Brackett Rd, Newton, MA 02458

Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.

Earn from this home

Sell

$2,587,468

Est. take-home

List your home with Redfin and save $13,617

Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.2%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$161K MoM

Avg. days on market

47d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 3 HRS AGO
$3,100,000
4 beds3.5 baths5,450 sq ft
10 Patten Cir, Newton, MA 02459
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 2:30PM
$550,000
2 beds1 bath642 sq ft
63 Norwood Ave Unit A, Newton, MA 02459
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,599,000
3 beds3 baths2,820 sq ft
23 Donna Rd, Newton, MA 02459
See all

Provided by Redfin

Sale history for 159 Ward St

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Tax history for 159 Ward St

*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: 2,761

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 5
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 14

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 5,152
Gross Sq. Ft: 9,443
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,783
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 33,541
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.77
Zoning Code: SR2
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,152
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.77 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 213720

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 25, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Ward Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Local insights from Redfin agents

Comprising 13 distinct 'villages,' Newton remains a fiercely competitive Seller's market. With restrictive zoning, multiple T stops, and a suburban setting near Boston, this highly desirable, built-out city lacks new buildable land, ensuring new...
2 months ago • Newton
Benjamin Ginsburg
Redfin Premier agent
155 deals
Was this helpful?

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Newton Center, MA • 02459

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

Try the sun simulator tool to see how light moves across the property at different times of day and year.

Provided by Shadowmap

Estimated sale price

$2.59M – $3.13M

Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $27,234 in fees. 3 minutes to get started.

Need the cash from your home fast? Sell to .

Nearby similar homes

OPEN SAT, 12:30PM TO 2PM

$2,275,000

8 beds7.5 baths4,840 sq ft

22 Bellevue St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Completely renovated • Separate entrances • Large driveway

$5,500,000

12 beds7 baths7,308 sq ft

97-103 University Rd, Brookline, MA 02445

Zba approved plans • 0.28 acre lot • Listed 154 days

$1,389,900

6 beds4 baths3,263 sq ft

393 Faneuil St, Brighton, MA 02135

Large walk-in closet • Heated bonus room • Finished lower level

OPEN FRI, 1:30PM TO 3PM

$2,399,000

15 beds8 baths5,480 sq ft

57 Notting Hill Rd, Brighton, MA 02135

Cleveland circle • Spacious yard • Gut renovation

3D WALKTHROUGH

$2,500,000

7 beds3 baths3,948 sq ft

103-105 Colbourne Cres, Brookline, MA 02445

5,527 sq ft lot • Listed 92 days

$899,900

4 beds2 baths1,799 sq ft

715-717 Boylston St, Newton, MA 02461

Two family property • Multiple bedrooms • Ample parking

New listings for sale in 02459

NEW 3 HRS AGO

$3,100,000

4 beds3.5 baths5,450 sq ft

10 Patten Cir, Newton, MA 02459

Quiet cul de sac • Hardwood floors • Gas fireplace

OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 2:30PM

$550,000

2 beds1 bath642 sq ft

63 Norwood Ave Unit A, Newton, MA 02459

Direct waterfront • Beach for swimming • Beach for sailing

OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM3D WALKTHROUGH

$1,599,000

3 beds3 baths2,820 sq ft

23 Donna Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Brick home • Hardwood floors • Fireplace

Home values near 159 Ward St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
164 Ward St, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3600 Sq. Ft.	$2,876,650
171 Ward St Apt 171, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1890 Sq. Ft.	$1,260,067
171 Ward St Apt 2, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,245,211
183 Ward St, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2905 Sq. Ft.	$2,099,132
171 Ward St Apt 171, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1890 Sq. Ft.	$1,073,500
5 Hammond St, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2666 Sq. Ft.	$2,507,293
11 Merrill Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3160 Sq. Ft.	$2,133,876

Address	Redfin Estimate
159 Ward St, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5152 Sq. Ft.	$2,644,591
175 Ward St, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3120 Sq. Ft.	$2,424,996
169 Ward St Apt 169, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1720 Sq. Ft.	$858,161
175 Ward St, Newton Center, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$2,295,722
171 Ward St Apt 169, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1720 Sq. Ft.	$935,076
4 Nobscot Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3881 Sq. Ft.	$2,595,119
91 Mandalay Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3167 Sq. Ft.	$2,265,605

Address	Redfin Estimate
171 Ward St Apt 169, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1720 Sq. Ft.	$909,377
183 Ward St, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2905 Sq. Ft.	$2,074,994
169 Ward St Apt 1, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1720 Sq. Ft.	$1,051,482
164 Ward St, Newton Center, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3562 Sq. Ft.	$2,525,096
115 Mandalay Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1613 Sq. Ft.	$1,850,007
5 Merrill Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3894 Sq. Ft.	$2,623,834
99 Mandalay Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3570 Sq. Ft.	$2,375,123

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

Redfin Brokerage Licenses

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.

GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.

02459 homes for sale
02132 homes for sale
02467 homes for sale
02135 homes for sale
02472 homes for sale

Houses for rent in Newton	Agents near me	Quincy, MA homes for sale	Newton Housing Market
Houses for sale near me	Boston, MA homes for sale	Brookline, MA homes for sale
Land for sale near me	Newton, MA homes for sale	Arlington, MA homes for sale
Open Houses near me	Cambridge, MA homes for sale	Newton Property Records
Condos for sale near me	Lexington, MA homes for sale	MA New Listings

Cambridge homes for sale
Boston homes for sale
Quincy homes for sale