159 Payson Rd, Brookline, MA 02467
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OFF MARKET

$1,056,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,337 sqft

159 Payson Rd, Brookline, MA 02467

Chestnut Hill
Est. Refi. Payment $6,611/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 30, 2025 for $1,020,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.06M
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$60K (+6%)
Since last sale
Increased$39K (+3.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +64% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.06M
August 2026$1.06M
July 2026$1.06M
June 2026$1.06M
May 2026$1.04M
March 2026$1.02M
February 2026$1.03M
January 2026$1.03M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
170 Payson Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$835,000
11/24/25
3
1.5
1,360
11 CREHORE RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,025,000
07/02/26
3
1.5
1,703
25 Leland Rd, Brookline, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$792,000
07/23/26
3
1.5
1,248
26 Crehore Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,066,000
09/29/25
3
1.5
1,818
50 Hackensack Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$895,000
10/29/25
3
1.5
1,539
14 Ravenna Rd, West Roxbury, MA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$790,000
10/24/25
3
1
1,352
111 Montclair Ave, West Roxbury, MA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$790,000
06/08/26
3
1
1,248
87 Buchanan Rd, West Roxbury, MA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,087,500
03/30/26
3
1.5
1,443

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
170 Payson Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
0.04
$835,000
3
1.5
1,360
Recently Sold
800 W Roxbury Pkwy, Brookline, MA 02467
0.07
$1,860,900
3
3.5
3,048
Off Market
162 Hackensack Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
0.08
$1,082,800
3
2
1,680
Off Market
247 W Roxbury Pkwy, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
0.09
-
3
1.5
1,643
Off Market
54 Leland Rd, Brookline, MA 02467
0.10
$1,567,500
3
2.5
2,192
Off Market
2 Lillie Way, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
0.10
$851,500
3
2
1,839
Off Market
26 Leland Rd, Brookline, MA 02467
0.13
$2,100,900
5
3
3,943
Off Market
882 W Roxbury Pkwy, Brookline, MA 02467
0.15
$1,637,500
4
2.5
2,521
Off Market
51 Baker Cir, Brookline, MA 02467
0.15
$2,441,200
4
3.5
2,829
Off Market
11 CREHORE RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467
0.11
$1,025,000
3
1.5
1,703
Recently Sold
26 Crehore Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
0.12
-
3
1.5
1,818
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Preschool Schools4 Elementary Schools4 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1935
1,337 sqft
$790/sqft
Garage

About this House

A rare opportunity to enjoy single-family living in a highly desirable Brookline neighborhood in the Baker district. This welcoming and classic 3 bed, 1 bath Garrison Colonial offers a bright and inviting layout. The 1st floor features hardwood floors, fireplaced living room, dining room adjoining the kitchen, and warm cozy den area that leads to a private screened-in porch perfect for al fresco dining. Upstairs is a spacious full bath, two generously sized bedrooms and flexible third bedroom, ideal as a nursery or home office. A 600 SF unfinished basement provides storage and laundry area. The expansive side yard and mature plantings offer beautiful green space. For parking, there is a driveway plus a small garage (which current owners used for storage). The property consists of 2 lots totaling 7,932 SF. This is an incredible location near the Chestnut Hill Mall/Street, Allandale Farm, various parks and library. About .5 miles to 51 bus to Orange Line; 1 mile to Needham commuter rail
159 Payson Rd, Brookline, MA 02467 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,337 sqft single-family home in Chestnut Hill, built in 1935. It last sold for $1,020,000 on Sep 30, 2025 (2% below the $1,045,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2026 with an asking price of $4,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on June 26, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,056,800, with a rent estimate of $4,457/month.
Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
Listed by Rita Lu, (617) 512-9821
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, (617) 542-0012
Sean Higgins, (603) 748-0723
Bought with: Chuck Silverston Team, (617) 699-6234, Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, (617) 264-7900
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73380523

Home Details for 159 Payson Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Bulkhead,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bathroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1337 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric RangeAppliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, WasherDishwasherDisposalRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: ScreenedExterior: Porch - ScreenedFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1337

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1935
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial,Garrison
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 41932

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,045,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Aug 14 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Brookline
School Information
Elementary School: Baker/BufferJr High / Middle School: Baker/BufferHigh School: Bhs

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1337 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7932 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&SListing Terms: Contract

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73380523Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1337

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityConservation AreaHighway AccessPrivate SchoolPublic School

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 26, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73536392
ListingRemoved
$4,500
Jun 16, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73536392
Listed For Rent
$4,500
Mar 6, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73477615
ListingRemoved
$4,350
Feb 17, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73477615
Listed For Rent
$4,350
Dec 23, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73420038
ListingRemoved
$4,500

Market trends in Brookline

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.24M
$23.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$811
$6MoM
Available listings
186
30MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Chestnut Hill

At least 41 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say there's wildlife

  • 55 % Say there are community events

  • 53 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

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  • Dma333
    "Diverse, safe, close to everything, friendly neighbors, great schools, playgrounds in walking distance"
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  • Steve L.
    "Hancock Village in Chestnut Hill is a good place to live overall. Sometimes the management office puts together special functions like handing out cider doughnuts in the fall, or flowers to plant - both gratis. (And more as well but too much to detail)."
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  • Dma333
    "Block party in September Close to a great school Playgrounds nearby Diverse community Easy access to many communities "
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  • Szonja.ruppert
    "Lots of greens, parks, even bags for dogpoop is put to parks. Not many pet shops in walking distance"
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  • Jawaher A.
    "Good schools, no stealing, good neighbors, good place to kids to play, not far away from BU university, there is driving school, all government facilities around us, Uber so expensive but it is available all time, there is ice cream shop and Starbucks around us also a lot of restaurants and malls "
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  • Jawaher A.
    "I love this area coz its safe and beautiful and the neighbors are nice and kind and there is a lot of great people "
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  • Fish r.
    "Lovely neighborhood that's close to anything and everything -- shopping, restaurants, movies, doctors, gyms, public transportation, Soule recreation center & golf course, etc. Very safe, with lots of places to go for peaceful walks. I have lived here for nearly two decades and love it."
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  • Jacquizieff
    "It an a upscale and snobby neighborhood where people don’t talk to each other. We never see kids and kids make no friends in the neighborhood. Clean safe closet To Boston. Nothing around. No walking distance to anything. Supermarket and gas is over priced. "
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  • Robert B.
    "Wooded neighborhood surrounded by open space on 3 sides - farm stand and parks nearby. Safe, easy commute, great schools."
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Frequently asked questions about 159 Payson Rd

  • What is 159 Payson Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 159 Payson Rd in Brookline, MA is $1,056,800.
  • What is the price history for 159 Payson Rd?
    159 Payson Rd in Brookline, MA last sold for $1,020,000 in September 2025.
  • Is Brookline a buyer's or seller's market?
    Brookline is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Brookline?
    The median sale price in Brookline is $1.24M. That is up $23.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 159 Payson Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 159 Payson Rd in Brookline, MA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 159 Payson Rd?
    The lot at 159 Payson Rd in Brookline, MA is about 0.18 acres (7,932 sq ft).

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