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11 Chester St., Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461 • Newton Highlands
$2,975,000
Est. $16,815/month
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,499
Sq Ft
$850
Price/Sq Ft
0.34
Acres
1873
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
23
Days on Market
Pending Listed Apr 15, 2026 • MLS# 73502024 Copied!

About this home

Newton Highlands —The David B. Scott House. Just blocks from Crystal Lake, this c.1873 Victorian by architect Annie Cobb sits on 15,000 sq ft of landscaped grounds & is highlighted by a 2-story carriage house, offering exceptional flexibility for future use, & present-day entertaining, w/hardwood floors, electrical & full basement. Extensively updated while preserving its historic character, the home features a 2023 cook’s kitchen w/custom cabinetry, quartz counters, breakfast bar & prep station, opening to the wraparound porch, patio & gardens designed by Karen Howard. The 1st level offers wonderful flow from the kitchen to the dining, living, & family rooms, plus full bath & office/bedroom. The 2nd, includes 3 bedrooms, a primary suite w/walk-in closet & 2026 bath, full bath, & laundry. The 3rd floor offers great space for family & guests w/2 bedrooms, full bath, family room, wet bar & private entrance. 2026 A/C & 2021 roof. Access to T, Newton Highlands, Newton Ctr, & Cold Spring Pk

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner RUBEN PHILLIPS H
Mailing Address 11 CHESTER ST, NEWTON, MA, 02461

Land Use

Use Code 1010
Description N/A
Zoning SR2
Style Victorian

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,979,900
Tax Rate $10.91 per $1,000
Base Tax $21,601
CPA Surcharge 2% ($410)
Estimated Annual Tax $22,011

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $1,116,300 $863,600 $1,979,900 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Dec 14, 2006 $995,000 48668/296

Building Permit History

Permit history not yet available for this municipality.

Municipal Context: NEWTON

Median Home Value $1,350,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $13,970
Residential Tax Rate $10.91/1000
CPA Surcharge 2%
County Middlesex

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 5,170 3,499 ✗
Year built 1,880 1,873 ✗
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of May 30, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1873
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
3,499 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1873
Living Area 3,499 sq ft
Lot Size 0.34 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling Ductless
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Second Empire
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Barn/stable, Professional Landscaping, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck, Patio

Parking

Has Garage Yes
Features Barn, Off Street
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $18,856
Assessed Value $1,979,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Second Empire
Year Built: 1873
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Heating Zones: 12
Cooling: Ductless
Cooling Zones: 9
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping, Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Barn, Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Newton Highlands

11 Chester St., Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461

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Nearby Schools

School District
Newton School District local
A+
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
↓ 5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Newton Country Day School
1.8 mi
Grades 05-12
Learning Prep School
2.0 mi
Grades 02-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
2.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Dearborn Academy School
2.3 mi
Grades 02-12
Chestnut Hill School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Solomon Schechter Day School
2.4 mi
Grades K-08
Jackson School
2.4 mi
Grades K-06
Fessenden School
2.4 mi
Grades K-09
Brimmer + May School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
1.3 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
1.5 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.2 above state avg
713 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
2.4 mi | #11 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
2.6 mi | #26 of 352 | Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
1.2 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
2.2 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton South High School
1.4 mi | #5 of 346 | Score: 77.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
+19.7 above state avg
1,898 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.5 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Property History

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Property Timeline

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Status: Active under contract
Apr 30, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
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Pending Sale
Apr 28, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Listed for Sale
Apr 15, 2026
$2,975,000
Original listing
Agent: Irene Kerzner Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 30, 2026 Status: Active under contract $0 —
Apr 15, 2026 New Listing Added $2,975,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
23 days
Price per Sq Ft
$850

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $18,856 $1,979,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$18,856
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,979,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Irene Kerzner
Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB805921
Office MLS ID AN3108
Listing Data Updated May 9, 2026 9:38 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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