159 Washington St

This property is a mid-19th-century, four-story Victorian mansion converted into multi-unit residential use. Built in 1860, the masonry-and-wood structure retains period architecture such as high ceilings, ornate millwork, carved mantels, leaded-glass windows, and working fireplaces. Units are primarily spacious three-bedroom two-level layouts with formal rooms — dining room, living room, family room — and original features blended with modern updates like granite and stainless kitchens, tiled baths with Jacuzzi tubs, and wired audio provisions. Shared elements include a wraparound farmer’s porch, landscaped gardens, private porches for some units, basement storage rooms, and a walk-up attic. Building systems vary by unit and have been incrementally upgraded: examples cited include newer roofing, gutters, hot water equipment, and added mini-split A/C; utilities are typically metered separately. Exterior amenities and site improvements include on-site parking (garage or deeded spaces for some units), a generous side yard, and proximity to transit corridors. The building sits in a residential Newton neighborhood near parks, Charles River bike paths, and commuter routes, offering a suburban setting with straightforward access to Cambridge and Boston. Pet and formal service policies are governed by condominium bylaws or multi‑family rules and may differ across units.