

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
Property Details for 159 Payson Road
Total Rooms: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1Full 0Half
Living Area: 1,337 sqft
Lot Size (Acres/SF): 0.18/ 7932
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Listing ID: 73380523
Postal Code: 02467
Neighborhood:
Elementary School District: Edith C. Baker
Elementary School Buffer Zone: Baker/Hayes/Runkle/Lincoln
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1935
Architectural Style:
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Features for 159 Payson Road
Heating: Steam, Oil
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 1
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
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Elevator: False
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
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Private Pool: False
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Waterfront: False
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Complex Complete: False
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Utilities & Financials for 159 Payson Road
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
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Annual Tax: $10,046
Assessed Value: $1,017,800
Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures for 159 Payson Road
Disclosures: Lots 58A and 58B on Land Court Plan 13863O. Buyers to do their own due diligence as to expansion possibilities. Oven is not working.
Exclusions:
Property Attached: False
Historic District:
Zoning Code: S-7
Zoning Description: SINGLE-FAMILY
Zoning Category: single_family
Zoning FAR:
Zoning Min Lot: 7000
Lead Paint: Unknown
SqFt Includes Basement: False
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Voting Precinct: 16 Located at Putterham Branch Library, 959 West Roxbury Parkway
Listing Lifecycle for 159 Payson Road
List Date: May 27, 2025
Off Market Date: August 14, 2025
Under Agreement Date: 2025-08-03
Sold Date: September 30, 2025
List Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Listing Agent: Rita Lu
Original List Price: $1,100,000
Sold Price: $1,020,000 ($763/sqft)
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Last Updated on: February 7, 2026 at 1:50 PM from: mls-pin
Buyer’s Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer’s Agent: Chuck Silverston Team



