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$2,760,195

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5.5 ba

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5,152

sq ft

159 Ward St, Newton, 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 data, we estimate the home's value is $2,760,195.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

0.77 acresLot Size

$536Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,760,195

$121K since September

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Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 2.4% higher than the average sale price ($2.69M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$2,725,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths3,655 sq ft
9 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$2,805,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths4,694 sq ft
78 Waban Hill Rd N, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,702,000
C
5 beds4 baths5,005 sq ft
14 Hampden Ter, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$3,375,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths4,922 sq ft
171 Hobart Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$2,650,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths6,260 sq ft
81 Brackett Rd, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,910,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths4,132 sq ft
216 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 02458

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$2,622,400

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.5%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$221K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

10 days MoM

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

New listings for sale

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$4,685,000
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OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,150,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,400 sq ft
15 Cummings Rd, Newton, MA 02459
OPEN SAT, 10AM TO 12PM
$949,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,890 sq ft
26-28 Wessex Rd #28, Newton, MA 02459
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$3,900,000
4 beds3.5 baths5,145 sq ft
200 Dudley, Newton, MA 02459
OPEN FRI, 4:30PM TO 6PM
$3,000,000
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145 Hagen Rd, Newton, MA 02459
$3,100,000
6 beds5.5 baths5,059 sq ft
155 Hartman Rd, Newton, MA 02459
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$2,999,000
7 beds4 baths7,006 sq ft
945 Beacon St, Newton, MA 02459
$2,399,000
5 beds4.5 baths4,025 sq ft
191 Spiers Rd, Newton, MA 02459
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 1PM
$3,900,000
5 beds5.5 baths6,839 sq ft
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EARLY ACCESS
$1,750,000
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Sale history for 159 Ward St

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

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$30,626 (+3.8%)

$2,134,400 + $1,026,200

$3,160,600

2025

$29,499 (+3.4%)

$2,032,800 + $977,300

$3,010,100

2024

$28,523 (+2.5%)

$1,973,600 + $948,800

$2,922,400

2023

$27,814 (+4.5%)

$1,673,700 + $1,058,500

$2,732,200

2022

$26,613 (+6.6%)

$1,549,700 + $980,100

$2,529,800

2021

$24,973 (+3.1%)

$1,421,700 + $899,200

$2,320,900

2020

$24,230 (+6.9%)

$1,421,700 + $899,200

$2,320,900

2019

$22,667 (−3.5%)

$1,328,700 + $840,400

$2,169,100

2018

$23,499 (+6.1%)

$1,229,400 + $942,400

$2,171,800

2017

$22,157 (+6.5%)

$1,127,900 + $864,600

$1,992,500

2016

$20,803 (+11.4%)

$1,034,800 + $793,200

$1,828,000

2015

$18,676 (+3.2%)

$967,100 + $641,500

$1,608,600

2014

$18,104 (+5.5%)

$881,400 + $612,300

$1,493,700

2013

$17,163 (+2.9%)

$881,400 + $612,300

$1,493,700

2012

$16,685 (+1.1%)

$881,400 + $612,300

$1,493,700

2011

$16,504 (+2.6%)

$883,600 + $630,500

$1,514,100

2010

$16,083 (−0.7%)

$901,600 + $643,400

$1,545,000

2009

$16,198

$949,100 + $677,200

$1,626,300

Tax history for 159 Ward St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$30,626 (+3.8%)

$2,134,400 + $1,026,200

$3,160,600

2025

$29,499 (+3.4%)

$2,032,800 + $977,300

$3,010,100

2024

$28,523 (+2.5%)

$1,973,600 + $948,800

$2,922,400

2023

$27,814 (+4.5%)

$1,673,700 + $1,058,500

$2,732,200

2022

$26,613 (+6.6%)

$1,549,700 + $980,100

$2,529,800

2021

$24,973 (+3.1%)

$1,421,700 + $899,200

$2,320,900

2020

$24,230 (+6.9%)

$1,421,700 + $899,200

$2,320,900

2019

$22,667 (−3.5%)

$1,328,700 + $840,400

$2,169,100

2018

$23,499 (+6.1%)

$1,229,400 + $942,400

$2,171,800

2017

$22,157 (+6.5%)

$1,127,900 + $864,600

$1,992,500

2016

$20,803 (+11.4%)

$1,034,800 + $793,200

$1,828,000

2015

$18,676 (+3.2%)

$967,100 + $641,500

$1,608,600

2014

$18,104 (+5.5%)

$881,400 + $612,300

$1,493,700

2013

$17,163 (+2.9%)

$881,400 + $612,300

$1,493,700

2012

$16,685 (+1.1%)

$881,400 + $612,300

$1,493,700

2011

$16,504 (+2.6%)

$883,600 + $630,500

$1,514,100

2010

$16,083 (−0.7%)

$901,600 + $643,400

$1,545,000

2009

$16,198

$949,100 + $677,200

$1,626,300

*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: 213720S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

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Schools

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

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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

50% 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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Estimated sale price

$2.62M – $3.18M

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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.	$2,911,963
175 Ward St, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3120 Sq. Ft.	$2,483,231

Address	Redfin Estimate
171 Ward St Apartment 169, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1720 Sq. Ft.	$892,082
183 Ward St, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2905 Sq. Ft.	$2,113,414

Address	Redfin Estimate
171 Ward St Apartment 171, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1890 Sq. Ft.	$1,244,360
171 Ward St Apartment 2, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,274,681

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