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873 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02468

Newton, MA 02468
$1,300,000
Est. $7,673/month
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,485
Sq Ft
$523
Price/Sq Ft
0.48
Acres
1890
Year Built
3
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 16, 2023 • MLS# 73088308 Copied!

About this home

Great Waban location! The sellers have lived in this home for over 40 years! Time to create your own special memories and create and update this elegant property. Great view of the pond at the end of the yard. This house has 2 lots- one 10,000 that the house is on and the other 10,950 behind the house. Renovate or start new!! Great value! House is being sold in as is condition.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner 873 CHESTNUT STREET LLC
Mailing Address 15 CYPRESS ST 301, NEWTON, MA, 02459

Land Use

Use Code 1010
Description N/A
Zoning SR2
Style Colonial

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,865,100
Tax Rate $10.91 per $1,000
Base Tax $20,348
CPA Surcharge 2% ($385)
Estimated Annual Tax $20,733

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $1,273,300 $589,900 $1,865,100

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
May 12, 2023 $1,300,000 81529/134

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
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,485 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,300,000
Final Sale Price: $1,300,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
3
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $523
Sale $/sq ft: $523
This property sold for $523 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$523/sq ft
Area Average
$484/sq ft
Difference
+8.0%

This property sold slightly above the area average for similar homes.

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1890
Living Area 2,485 sq ft
Lot Size 0.48 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry Washer Hookup
Features Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame, Stone
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric 220 Volts
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $10,792
Assessed Value $1,060,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
Windows: Screens
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Stone
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Easements, Additional Land Avail., Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Type: Waterfront, Pond
View: Yes
View Type: Scenic View(s)
Community Amenities: Shopping, Conservation Area

Location

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Neighborhood

873 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02468

Newton, MA 02468

Walkability

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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
Learning Prep School
1.9 mi
Grades 02-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
2.5 mi
Grades K-08
Newton Country Day School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-12
Fessenden School
2.7 mi
Grades K-09
Dearborn Academy School
2.9 mi
Grades 02-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
3.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Jackson School
3.0 mi
Grades K-06
Campus School at Boston College
3.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
3.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
3.3 mi
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
1.9 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
2.0 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
2.8 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
3.3 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
1.0 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
1.5 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton South High School
2.0 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
2.0 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

Market Insights

65.8%
Price Range
4
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73492357
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Mar 26, 2026
$3,799,000
MLS #73492357 - Active
Sold
May 12, 2023
$1,300,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 4
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Listed for Sale
Mar 16, 2023
$1,300,000
Original listing
Agent: Linda Lerner Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 4, 2026 Sold $3,799,000
Feb 7, 2026 Sold $3,895,000
Mar 16, 2023 New Listing Added $1,300,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
3 days
Price per Sq Ft
$523

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $10,792 $1,060,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,792
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$1,060,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Linda Lerner
Listing Office William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Agent MLS ID BB903186
Office MLS ID M95266
Listing Data Updated May 13, 2023 6:58 PM 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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