Off market apr 2006 for $3.1M

$5,896,878

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $19,538/mo

•

6,970

sq ft

159 Prince St, Newton, MA 02465

About this home

ONE OF WEST NEWTON'S MOST SIGNIFICANT HOMES. 39,909 SF. GORGEOUS FENCED LOT. MAGNIFICENT 15 ROOM, 6800+GLA, 1890'S VICTORIAN W/MID 1990'S RENOVATIONS. STUNNING FOYER WITH 1 OF THE 7 FPS. LARGE ROOMS THROUGHOUT. 28X25 LIVING ROOM, 24X24 OCTAGONAL EAT-IN KITCHEN OPENS TO 24X15 FAMILY ROOM & DECK. 19X15 DINING ROOM. MASTER SUITE W/DRESSING ROOM, DOUBLE BATHROOMS, DECK. C/A, POOL. MEDITATION POND. CARRIAGE HOUSE WITH 3-CAR GARAGE.

Single-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

0.92 acresLot Size

$846Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Merle Winer • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Shelby Chamberlain • Historic Homes, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70276813

Redfin Estimate

$5,896,878

$2.8M since sold in April 2006$733K since September

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This home's estimate is 41.7% higher than the average sale price ($4.16M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$3,180,000
A
6 beds5.5 baths6,478 sq ft
49 Shaw St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$4,500,000
B
6 beds6.5 baths6,301 sq ft
40 Sewall St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD DEC 2, 2025
$4,677,000
C
6 beds5 baths6,445 sq ft
222 Prince St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$4,250,000
D
6 beds4 baths5,599 sq ft
66 Beaumont Ave, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD FEB 24, 2026
$4,200,000
E
5 beds5.5 baths4,848 sq ft
18 Sewall St, Newton, MA 02465

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Market trends in 02465, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.5%

1.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$108K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

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Sale history for 159 Prince St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$84,314 (+3.8%)

$1,850,700 + $6,850,400

$8,701,100

2025

$81,211 (+3.4%)

$1,762,600 + $6,524,200

$8,286,800

2024

$78,523 (+7.3%)

$1,711,300 + $6,334,100

$8,045,400

2023

$73,160 (+45.4%)

$1,386,700 + $5,799,900

$7,186,600

2022

$50,332 (+26.7%)

$1,284,000 + $3,500,400

$4,784,400

2021

$39,733 (−5.2%)

$1,211,300 + $2,481,400

$3,692,700

2020

$41,913 (+2.9%)

$1,211,300 + $2,803,400

$4,014,700

2019

$40,732 (+1.9%)

$1,176,000 + $2,721,800

$3,897,800

2018

$39,971 (+3.1%)

$1,035,500 + $2,658,700

$3,694,200

2017

$38,754 (+4.6%)

$976,900 + $2,508,200

$3,485,100

2016

$37,066 (+4.9%)

$913,000 + $2,344,100

$3,257,100

2015

$35,341 (+1.1%)

$853,300 + $2,190,700

$3,044,000

2014

$34,953 (+5.5%)

$776,900 + $2,107,000

$2,883,900

2013

$33,136 (+2.9%)

$776,900 + $2,107,000

$2,883,900

2012

$32,213 (+4.3%)

$776,900 + $2,107,000

$2,883,900

2011

$30,878 (+2.6%)

$753,800 + $2,079,000

$2,832,800

2010

$30,091 (+2.4%)

$769,200 + $2,121,400

$2,890,600

2009

$29,378

$784,900 + $2,164,700

$2,949,600

Tax history for 159 Prince St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$84,314 (+3.8%)

$1,850,700 + $6,850,400

$8,701,100

2025

$81,211 (+3.4%)

$1,762,600 + $6,524,200

$8,286,800

2024

$78,523 (+7.3%)

$1,711,300 + $6,334,100

$8,045,400

2023

$73,160 (+45.4%)

$1,386,700 + $5,799,900

$7,186,600

2022

$50,332 (+26.7%)

$1,284,000 + $3,500,400

$4,784,400

2021

$39,733 (−5.2%)

$1,211,300 + $2,481,400

$3,692,700

2020

$41,913 (+2.9%)

$1,211,300 + $2,803,400

$4,014,700

2019

$40,732 (+1.9%)

$1,176,000 + $2,721,800

$3,897,800

2018

$39,971 (+3.1%)

$1,035,500 + $2,658,700

$3,694,200

2017

$38,754 (+4.6%)

$976,900 + $2,508,200

$3,485,100

2016

$37,066 (+4.9%)

$913,000 + $2,344,100

$3,257,100

2015

$35,341 (+1.1%)

$853,300 + $2,190,700

$3,044,000

2014

$34,953 (+5.5%)

$776,900 + $2,107,000

$2,883,900

2013

$33,136 (+2.9%)

$776,900 + $2,107,000

$2,883,900

2012

$32,213 (+4.3%)

$776,900 + $2,107,000

$2,883,900

2011

$30,878 (+2.6%)

$753,800 + $2,079,000

$2,832,800

2010

$30,091 (+2.4%)

$769,200 + $2,121,400

$2,890,600

2009

$29,378

$784,900 + $2,164,700

$2,949,600

*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

0.92 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

9,409

Year built

1880

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

962152S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 300
Length: 15
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 300
Length: 20
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 272
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Hot Tub / Spa

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 700
Length: 28
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 360
Length: 24
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 285
Length: 19
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 696
Length: 29
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 7
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Library, Foyer, Bedroom, Kitchen, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,970
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Pool - Inground, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Barn/Stable

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.91
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $22,723
Tax Year: 2006

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Steam, Oil, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 159 Prince Street, Newton MA 02465

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 8.0
Sq. Ft.: 9,409
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 962152S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: To Be Determined
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Peirce Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

F A Day Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

52% 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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$5.60M – $6.78M

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Home values near 159 Prince St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
188 Prince St, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1856 Sq. Ft.	$1,389,055
147 Prince St, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5505 Sq. Ft.	$4,246,327

Address	Redfin Estimate
131 Prince St, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3569 Sq. Ft.	$3,015,769
188 Prince St, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1856 Sq. Ft.	$1,581,561

Address	Redfin Estimate
141 Prince St, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7978 Sq. Ft.	$5,766,841
158 Prince St, Newton, MA 8 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7306 Sq. Ft.	$4,224,405

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