RENTED MAR 7, 2026

159 Payson Rd Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

South Brookline Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,021,000 - $1,064,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,337 Sq Ft
$777/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 30, 2025

Last sale price $1,020,000 $763 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,305 / mo

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • No HOA
  • Baker School Rated A+
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of March 2026

Available now. Pristine single family rental in Brookline’s coveted Baker School District offering 1,337 sq ft of well-proportioned living space, three spacious bedrooms, gleaming wood floors, and a terrific flowing layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The gracious living and dining areas connect seamlessly and lead to a screened porch overlooking a private backyard, creating an easy indoor outdoor lifestyle. Additional features include a full basement, in-home laundry, one car garage plus off-street parking. Set on a picturesque tree-lined street close to Longwood Medical Area, Putterham Golf Course, The Street at Chestnut Hill, Wegmans, Roche Bros., Centre St shops and restaurants, and the Arnold Arboretum, this home delivers the best of urban convenience and suburban space in one of Brookline’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Stewart Silvestri

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 02/16/2026

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Orlando Martinez

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Miller & Co.

Compass

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1,337 Sq Ft Home
  • Screened Porch
  • Washer
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Baker Elementary School
  • BHS High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Additional Features

  • Garden
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $4,350
  • Rent includes occupancy only, parking
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Assessor Parcel Number 41932

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions
  • Lease Term: Term of Rental(12)
  • Available Now: Yes
  • Deposit Required: Yes
  • FIRST MON REQD: Yes
  • INSURANCE REQD: Yes
  • LAST MON REQD: No
  • REFERENCES REQD: Yes
  • SEC DEPOSIT: 4350

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1337
  • Living Area: 1337
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Garden
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Oil, Steam
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School
  • Rent Includes: Occupancy Only, Parking
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 41932
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 0.18
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Bhs
  • Elementary School: Baker

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2025
Closed on
Aug 20, 2025
Sold by
Grandfield Katharine and Grandfield Dorothy E
Bought by
Chang Jonathan
Seller's Agent
Rita Lu
Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
Buyer's Agent
Stewart Silvestri
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,020,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-7.27%
Views
127
Current Estimated Value
$1,038,523

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,523
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.39%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2018
Closed on
Apr 23, 2018
Sold by
Charm Dorothy J Est and Charm
Bought by
Grandfield Katharine and Grandfield Dorothy E
Seller's Agent
Karen Edgers
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Buyer's Agent
Karen Edgers
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
List Price
$769,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
0.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.76%
Original Mortgage
$658,750
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chang Jonathan $1,020,000 --
Grandfield Katharine $775,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Grandfield Katharine $658,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/07/2026 03/07/26 Rented $4,350 0.0% --
03/06/2026 03/06/26 Under Contract -- -- --
02/16/2026 02/16/26 For Rent $4,350 0.0% --
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Sold $1,020,000 -2.4% $763 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/03/2025 08/03/25 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Price Changed $1,045,000 -5.0% $782 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $1,100,000 0.0% $823 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $1,100,000 +41.9% $823 / Sq Ft
04/23/2018 04/23/18 Sold $775,000 +0.8% $580 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/06/2018 03/06/18 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2018 02/15/18 For Sale $769,000 -- $575 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,046 $1,017,800 $695,600 $322,200
2024 $9,544 $976,900 $668,900 $308,000
2023 $8,645 $867,100 $542,400 $324,700
2022 $8,416 $825,900 $516,600 $309,300
2021 $7,782 $794,100 $496,700 $297,400
2020 $7,033 $744,200 $451,500 $292,700
2019 $6,641 $708,800 $430,000 $278,800
2018 $6,658 $703,800 $430,100 $273,700
2017 $6,558 $663,800 $405,600 $258,200
2016 $6,465 $620,400 $379,100 $241,300
2015 $6,192 $579,800 $354,300 $225,500
2014 $6,167 $541,400 $322,200 $219,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stewart Silvestri

    Landlord's Agent in 2026

    Stewart Silvestri

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    (617) 733-5747

    3 in this area

    182 Total Sales

    Stewart Silvestri
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  • Chuck Silverston

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Chuck Silverston

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    (617) 699-6234

    1 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Chuck Silverston
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  • L

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Lauren Small

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    25 Total Sales

    Lauren Small
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  • O

    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Orlando Martinez

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

    (617) 319-7565

    3 Total Sales

    Orlando Martinez
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  • M

    Tenant's Agent in 2026

    Miller & Co.

    Compass

    (617) 286-6833

    73 Total Sales

    Miller & Co.
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  • Rita Lu

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Rita Lu

    Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

    (617) 512-9821

    2 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Rita Lu
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73477615

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: BROO-000365-000028

Massachusetts Norfolk County Brookline 02467 South Brookline

159 Payson Rd, Brookline, MA

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