$290,000
SOLD OCT 8, 2025

79 Walnut St Unit 3 Newton, MA 02460

Nonantum Neighborhood
-- Bed
1 Bath
332 Sq Ft
$342/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$873 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

83 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.73 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Community Pool
  • Horace Mann Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • 2-minute walk to Linwood Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

Charming studio condo in the heart of Newtonville, perfect for commuters or anyone seeking low-maintenance living in a prime location. The unit offers a spacious living area with a double closet and wall-to-wall carpet. The kitchen includes a range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. Heat and hot water are covered in the monthly condo fee. Assigned parking space #P is included, with guest parking and an option to rent an additional space for $40/month. Building amenities include common laundry and bike storage. Boiler upgrade planned coming out of reserve account. Located near the Newtonville commuter rail and buses, with easy access to Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Shaw's, CVS, cafes, shops, parks, schools, and libraries. Quick access to the Mass Pike and I-95 makes this a great option for getting around Greater Boston.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Derek Hui

Thread Real Estate, LLC Listed on: 06/19/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Leah Rossi

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,913

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

HOA Fees

  • $342 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 332 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Light Fixtures
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Dual Closets
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Door Monitored By TV

Parking

  • 1 Car Parking Space
  • Guest Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Horace Mann Elementary School
  • Day Middle School
  • Newton North High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Rain Gutters
  • Landscaped Professionally

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:21 B:024 L:0016N,684676

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, sewer, insurance, security, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, reserve funds
  • 36 Units
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Barclay Condominium Association Community

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Shops
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,913

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$342 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Basement
  • Room Kitchen Level: Basement
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Room Living Room Level: Basement
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
  • Basement: Y
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 332
  • Living Area: 332
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 1
  • MAIN LO: BB5675
  • MAIN SO: AN4103
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Guest
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Common
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Intercom, TV Monitor
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 342.31
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • MANAGEMENT: Professional - Off Site

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:21 B:024 L:0016N,684676
  • Zoning: MR2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.73
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 75188
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1913.28

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 36
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newton North
  • Elementary School: Horace Mann
  • Middle Or Junior School: Day

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2025
Closed on
Oct 8, 2025
Sold by
Mayzlish Roza Est and Levine
Bought by
Panica John and Panica Jill A
Seller's Agent
Derek Hui
Thread Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Leah Rossi
RE/MAX Preferred Properties
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.01%
Views
102

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
62.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2010
Sold by
Raymond Edythe Est and Raymond
Bought by
Mayzlish Roza

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2003
Sold by
Fishbone Gregory R
Bought by
Raymond Edythe

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,000
Interest Rate
5.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1999
Sold by
Kwok Kwan S
Bought by
Fishbone Gregory R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,300
Interest Rate
7.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $290,000 --
Deed $116,000 --
Deed $116,000 --
Deed $152,000 --
Deed $152,000 --
Deed $67,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $121,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $60,300 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/08/2025 10/08/25 Sold $290,000 -3.0% $873 / Sq Ft
09/10/2025 09/10/25 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2025 08/03/25 For Sale $299,000 0.0% $901 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $299,000 -- $901 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $1,894 $193,300 $0 $193,300
2024 $1,832 $187,700 $0 $187,700
2023 $1,788 $175,600 $0 $175,600
2022 $1,759 $167,200 $0 $167,200
2021 $1,697 $157,700 $0 $157,700
2020 $1,646 $157,700 $0 $157,700
2019 $1,600 $153,100 $0 $153,100
2018 $1,500 $138,600 $0 $138,600
2017 $1,541 $138,600 $0 $138,600
2016 $1,474 $129,500 $0 $129,500
2015 $1,432 $123,300 $0 $123,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73393521

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000021-000024-000016N