LOCATED IN DESIRABLE WABAN, THIS LOVELY WELL-MAINTAINED HOME FEATURES 3 BEDROOMS,3-SEASONAL PORCH, AND GARAGE. CLOSE TO MAJOR ROUTES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTION,SHOPPING,SCHOOLS AND PARKS. A GEM.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
5,999 sq ftLot Size
$785Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Janet Kahan• Hammond Residential R. E.
Bought with Andre Sheldon• CENTURY 21 Garden City Homes, Inc.
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Market trends in 02468, MA
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
102.0%
0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$2.3M
$520 MoM
Avg. days on market
26d
7 days MoM
Recently sold homes
26
3 MoM
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Sale history for 159 Oliver Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #70523387
Apr 20, 2007
Sold
$588,500
$276/sq ft
Mar 15, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Feb 8, 2007
Listed
$645,000
$302/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1986
Sold
$220,000
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,310 (+3.8%)
$1,028,900 + $654,300
$1,683,200
2025
$15,709 (+3.4%)
$979,900 + $623,100
$1,603,000
2024
$15,189 (+4.8%)
$951,400 + $604,900
$1,556,300
2023
$14,495 (+4.5%)
$721,700 + $702,200
$1,423,900
2022
$13,870 (+3.6%)
$668,200 + $650,200
$1,318,400
2021
$13,383 (+3.1%)
$630,400 + $613,400
$1,243,800
2020
$12,985 (+3.7%)
$630,400 + $613,400
$1,243,800
2019
$12,516 (+6.0%)
$612,000 + $585,700
$1,197,700
2018
$11,805 (+4.4%)
$558,000 + $533,000
$1,091,000
2017
$11,307 (+60.5%)
$526,400 + $490,400
$1,016,800
2016
$7,044 (+4.9%)
$492,000 + $127,000
$619,000
2015
$6,716 (−0.3%)
$459,800 + $118,700
$578,500
2014
$6,736 (+5.5%)
$423,100 + $132,700
$555,800
2013
$6,386 (+2.9%)
$423,100 + $132,700
$555,800
2012
$6,208 (+3.2%)
$423,100 + $132,700
$555,800
2011
$6,018 (+2.6%)
$425,400 + $126,700
$552,100
2010
$5,865 (+9.6%)
$434,100 + $129,300
$563,400
2009
$5,352
$443,000 + $94,300
$537,300
Tax history for 159 Oliver Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,310 (+3.8%)
$1,028,900 + $654,300
$1,683,200
2025
$15,709 (+3.4%)
$979,900 + $623,100
$1,603,000
2024
$15,189 (+4.8%)
$951,400 + $604,900
$1,556,300
2023
$14,495 (+4.5%)
$721,700 + $702,200
$1,423,900
2022
$13,870 (+3.6%)
$668,200 + $650,200
$1,318,400
2021
$13,383 (+3.1%)
$630,400 + $613,400
$1,243,800
2020
$12,985 (+3.7%)
$630,400 + $613,400
$1,243,800
2019
$12,516 (+6.0%)
$612,000 + $585,700
$1,197,700
2018
$11,805 (+4.4%)
$558,000 + $533,000
$1,091,000
2017
$11,307 (+60.5%)
$526,400 + $490,400
$1,016,800
2016
$7,044 (+4.9%)
$492,000 + $127,000
$619,000
2015
$6,716 (−0.3%)
$459,800 + $118,700
$578,500
2014
$6,736 (+5.5%)
$423,100 + $132,700
$555,800
2013
$6,386 (+2.9%)
$423,100 + $132,700
$555,800
2012
$6,208 (+3.2%)
$423,100 + $132,700
$555,800
2011
$6,018 (+2.6%)
$425,400 + $126,700
$552,100
2010
$5,865 (+9.6%)
$434,100 + $129,300
$563,400
2009
$5,352
$443,000 + $94,300
$537,300
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,999
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
2,135
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2551575S
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2022.
Jun 6, 2022 • Final
Electrical permit application
Electrical
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Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Fireplace
Location
Location Information
Directions: Chestnut to Oliver
UnparsedAddress: 159 Oliver Road, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,135
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,999 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: 2016
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2551575S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 3, 2022
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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