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886-888 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02468

Newton, MA 02468 • Waban
$1,650,000
Est. $8,782/month
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,422
Sq Ft
$681
Price/Sq Ft
0.30
Acres
1956
Year Built
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Type
17
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73339469

About this home

Solid two family home offered for the first time in generations. Home is in the desirable Angier School district and sits on a large 13,100sf lot of land. Featuring spacious units with south facing living rooms that get plenty of sun. First floor highlights are an updated oak kitchen and an en suite 2nd bath. Hardwood flooring throughout both units. 2nd floor features replacement windows throughout, freshly painted interiors and sanded hardwoods, and a full walk up, unfinished attic for potential expansion. There is a two car direct entry garage. The lot is 200 feet deep and should allow for expansion or development of new construction. Buyer to do all due diligence. Both units are occupied by tenants through June 30, 2025.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,600,000
Final Sale Price: $1,650,000
Difference: +$50,000 (+3.1%)
Performance Metrics
103.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $661
Sale $/sq ft: $681
This property sold for $681 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Property Category
Residential Income
Year Built
1956
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,422 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Stories
2
Levels
2

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Varies, Laminate, Hardwood
Heating
Baseboard, Oil, Hot Water
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
2
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Disposal
Interior Features
Living Room, Kitchen
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Basement Details
Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete, Unfinished
Window Features
Picture Window, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Door Features
Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Foundation Area
1,211 sq ft
Exterior Features
Garden, Stone Wall
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Screened
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.30 acres
Lot Size
13,100 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.3000
Lot Features
Gentle Sloping
Frontage Length
65 ft
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
3
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Assigned, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
2

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Fuses

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$10,034
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$1,023,900
Parcel Number
S:54 B:001 L:0029,696042
Zoning
MR1
Financial Data Source
Not Available

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual,Renovated Since
Disclosures
Seller has never lived in the house.
Exclusions
Tenant Possessions
Listing Terms
Contract

Location

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Neighborhood

Waban

886-888 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02468

Newton, MA 02468

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Angier
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Middle School
Brown
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High School
South
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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $836
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

3%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Jul 3, 2025
$1,650,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
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Listed for Sale
Feb 27, 2025
$1,600,000
Original listing
Agent: Ed Lyon Office: Preservation Properties

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 27, 2025 New Listing Added $1,600,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
17 days
Price per Sq Ft
$681

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $10,034 $1,023,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,034
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,023,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ed Lyon
Listing Office Preservation Properties
Agent MLS ID NB900045
Office MLS ID NB9037

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