OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2016 for $430K

$956,551

•

1,210

sq ft

159 Linwood Ave, Newton Upper Falls, MA 02176

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

3,286 sq ftLot Size

$791Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Wendy Carpenito • Carpenito Real Estate, Inc.

Bought with Betsy Woods • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

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•Source:MLS PIN #72031038

Redfin Estimate

$956,551

$527K since sold in August 2016$103K since September

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This home's estimate is 5.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.02M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$1,026,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,958 sq ft
50 Brewster Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$839,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,830 sq ft
14-16 Elliot Ter, Newton, MA 02464
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$898,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,363 sq ft
16 Roundwood Rd, Newton, MA 02464
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,305,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,076 sq ft
26 Circuit Ave, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$1,299,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,936 sq ft
66 Linden St, Newton, MA 02464
SOLD FEB 2, 2026
$734,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,095 sq ft
992 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02464

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Market trends in 02464, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.8%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$115K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,100,000
3 beds2 baths1,413 sq ft
298-304 Elliot St Unit C, Newton, MA 02464
$1,495,000
4 beds2 baths2,097 sq ft
298-304 Elliot St Unit D, Newton, MA 02464
$589,000
2 beds1 bath1,006 sq ft
1145 Boylston St #3, Newton, MA 02464
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Sale history for 159 Linwood Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,603 (+73.0%)

$806,100 + $184,900

$991,000

2025

$5,551 (+4.9%)

$356,500 + $204,200

$560,700

2024

$5,294 (+1.9%)

$333,500 + $199,600

$533,100

2023

$5,195 (+2.4%)

$310,500 + $188,100

$498,600

2022

$5,075 (−1.5%)

$299,000 + $181,100

$480,100

2021

$5,150 (+4.2%)

$299,000 + $171,300

$470,300

2020

$4,943 (+11.4%)

$276,000 + $171,300

$447,300

2019

$4,436 (+6.6%)

$253,000 + $157,400

$410,400

2018

$4,162 (+2.7%)

$209,900 + $157,400

$367,300

2017

$4,054 (+11.2%)

$201,300 + $142,300

$343,600

2016

$3,646 (+0.4%)

$172,500 + $123,200

$295,700

2015

$3,630 (+2.9%)

$163,900 + $116,200

$280,100

2014

$3,528 (+1.8%)

$149,500 + $116,200

$265,700

2013

$3,467 (−1.1%)

$149,500 + $116,600

$266,100

2012

$3,505 (+2.4%)

$158,100 + $116,600

$274,700

2011

$3,423 (+3.2%)

$158,100 + $116,600

$274,700

2010

$3,316 (+0.5%)

$158,100 + $116,600

$274,700

2009

$3,298

$173,700 + $116,600

$290,300

Tax history for 159 Linwood Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,603 (+73.0%)

$806,100 + $184,900

$991,000

2025

$5,551 (+4.9%)

$356,500 + $204,200

$560,700

2024

$5,294 (+1.9%)

$333,500 + $199,600

$533,100

2023

$5,195 (+2.4%)

$310,500 + $188,100

$498,600

2022

$5,075 (−1.5%)

$299,000 + $181,100

$480,100

2021

$5,150 (+4.2%)

$299,000 + $171,300

$470,300

2020

$4,943 (+11.4%)

$276,000 + $171,300

$447,300

2019

$4,436 (+6.6%)

$253,000 + $157,400

$410,400

2018

$4,162 (+2.7%)

$209,900 + $157,400

$367,300

2017

$4,054 (+11.2%)

$201,300 + $142,300

$343,600

2016

$3,646 (+0.4%)

$172,500 + $123,200

$295,700

2015

$3,630 (+2.9%)

$163,900 + $116,200

$280,100

2014

$3,528 (+1.8%)

$149,500 + $116,200

$265,700

2013

$3,467 (−1.1%)

$149,500 + $116,600

$266,100

2012

$3,505 (+2.4%)

$158,100 + $116,600

$274,700

2011

$3,423 (+3.2%)

$158,100 + $116,600

$274,700

2010

$3,316 (+0.5%)

$158,100 + $116,600

$274,700

2009

$3,298

$173,700 + $116,600

$290,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.52 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,730

Year built

1950

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

654582

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Apr 21, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Slider, Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,210
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Road Surface Type: Paved

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,645.98
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lebanon Street to Grove to Linwood Avenue
UnparsedAddress: 159 Linwood Avenue, Melrose MA 02176

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,730
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 654582

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 21, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Angier Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

10/10

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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

53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

Newton Upper Falls, MA • 02176

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$909,000 – $1.10M

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Home values near 159 Linwood Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Richardson Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2309 Sq. Ft.	$1,243,280
11 Richardson Rd, Newton Upper Falls, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1730 Sq. Ft.	$963,871

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Richardson Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1374 Sq. Ft.	$934,827
16 Richardson Rd, Newton Upper Falls, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$898,740

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Richardson Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1730 Sq. Ft.	$1,075,540
12 Richardson Rd, Newton Upper Falls, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1729 Sq. Ft.	$1,035,219

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