159 Main St
West Newbury, MA 01985
3 bd 2 ba 1,304 sqft Built 1890 Lot 176,418 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$500,000
Jan 28, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2022 | Sold | $500,000 | MLS #72924654 |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Listed | $500,000 | MLS #72924654 |
| Jul 14, 2021 | Sold | $265,000 | MLS #72763935 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192,800 | $339,700 | $532,500 | $5,751 |
| 2024 | $173,500 | $358,100 | $531,600 | $5,752 |
| 2023 | $168,600 | $358,100 | $526,700 | $5,810 |
| 2022 | $150,100 | $285,800 | $435,900 | $5,671 |
| 2021 | $132,000 | $264,000 | $396,000 | $5,892 |
| 2020 | $132,000 | $264,000 | $396,000 | $5,710 |
| 2019 | $132,000 | $231,300 | $363,300 | $5,293 |
| 2018 | $121,000 | $231,300 | $352,300 | $5,129 |
| 2017 | $121,000 | $224,800 | $345,800 | $5,031 |
| 2016 | $121,000 | $224,800 | $345,800 | $5,059 |
| 2015 | $116,500 | $183,400 | $299,900 | $4,705 |
| 2014 | $112,100 | $174,700 | $286,800 | $4,531 |
| 2006 | $112,100 | $253,800 | $365,900 | $3,718 |
| 2005 | $109,400 | $240,300 | $349,700 | $3,556 |
| 2004 | $109,400 | $229,800 | $339,200 | $3,283 |
| 2003 | $98,200 | $157,200 | $255,400 | $3,121 |
Property facts
Year built
1890
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,304 sqft
Lot size
176,418 sqft
ZIP code
01985
City
West Newbury
Street
Main St
Coordinates
42.78691, -71.00022
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$3,782
Gross rental yield
9.08%
Implied cap rate
5.90%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 159 Main St last sell?
159 Main St most recently sold on Jan 28, 2022 for $500,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 159 Main St?
The most recent total assessment for 159 Main St (year 2025) is $532,500 with $5,751 in property tax.
How does 159 Main St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 6.5% above the last sale price of $500,000.
When was 159 Main St built?
159 Main St was built in 1890.
How does 159 Main St compare to others on Main St?
We track 8 other properties on Main St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Main St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 159 Main St?
159 Main St is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,304 sqft, 176,418 sqft lot single_family.
Is 159 Main St a flip candidate?
Yes — 159 Main St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 159 Main St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 159 Main St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.1%
Implied 1-yr
-4.4%
2026 Q3
$914.6K
2026 Q4
$903.7K
ZIP 01985 — Median Price History + Forecast
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