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Studio beds332 sqft
79 Walnut St, Unit 3, Newton, MA 02460
CondoProperty Type
1970Year Built
$873/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$342/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

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...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.
  • Listed by: Derek Hui • Thread Real Estate, LLC
Listing closed: 10/08/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73393521

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Median sold price

$399,000

Avg days on market

49

Sale-to-list ratio

94.1%

Newton, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 79 Walnut Street, Unit 3

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,913 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newtonville
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newtonville, MA-Newton
  • Style: Mid-Rise
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: Barclay Condominium Association
  • Floor: 1
  • Stories: 1
  • Residences: 36
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Year Built: 1970
General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Hot Water, Laundry
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 332.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Total Units: 36
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Converted: 1981
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Horace Mann
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Intercom
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Assigned, Guest
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Guest
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Guest
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Common
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 28.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 42.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Length: 7.0
  • Kitchen Level: Basement
  • Kitchen Width: 6.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 220.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Basement
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Association Financial Statements, Certificate of Insurance
  • Documents Count: 6
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Seller provided listing info. Buyer and buyers agent must verify all info & perform own due diligence. 1 pet per unit,notify the board. Occupancy limit: 1 family unit or 2 unrelated adults. All renovation must be approved by board prior to commencement. Ongoing litigation with condo association.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:21 B:024 L:0016N,684676
  • Assessments: $193,300
  • Book: 54895
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: MR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 0
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
  • Complex Name: Barclay Condominium Association
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Professional - Off Site
  • Units Owner Occupied: 21
  • Owner Occupied Source: Mgmt Co.
  • Association Security: Intercom, TV Monitor
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 3
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0

Property History for 79 Walnut Street, Unit 3

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 8, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1916559628

$290,000

+6.2% / yr

Oct 8, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73393521

$290,000
Sep 10, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73393521

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/08/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1916559628

$290,000

+6.2% / yr

10/08/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73393521

$290,000
09/10/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73393521

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 79 Walnut Street, Unit 3

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$193,300Total-
Tax Record2025$1,894 ($158 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt332 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt332 SqFtStories2Lot Size75,188 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1970ZoningMR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:21 B:024 L:0016N

Schools near 79 Walnut Street, Unit 3

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 9
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Fessenden School
PrivatePK to 9

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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