959 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02464
Newton, MA 02464
$560,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$699,000
Final Sale Price:
$560,000
Difference:
$139,000 (-19.9%)
Performance Metrics
80.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
99
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$270
Sale $/sq ft:
$216
This property sold for $216 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 19.9% below the original asking price.
At 99 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$216/sq ft
Area Median
$589/sq ft
Difference
63.4%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Do not miss out on this opportunity to enter the Newton real estate market ! Over 2,500 square feet of living space, 10,000 + square feet of lot size,and endless possibilities for a price under assessed value. Outstanding location convenient to Chestnut Hill shops and restaurants, Newton Center, Waban Center, Route 9 & 128, the Mass Pike, and the Green Line.
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Property History
Market Insights
86%
Price Range
100
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73583995
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Oct 3, 2026
$3,995,000
MLS #73583995 - Active
Sold
Feb 26, 2019
$560,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 100
Listed for Sale
Oct 15, 2018
$649,000
Original listing
Agent: Jay Najarian
Office: Benoit Real Estate Group ,LLC
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/03/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $3,995,000 | - | - | MLS #73583995 - Active |
| 02/26/2019 | ✓ Sold | $560,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 10/15/2018 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $649,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $8,454 | $781,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$8,454
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$781,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1825
Living Area
2,588 sq ft
Lot Size
0.24 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
11
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
None
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
2
Basement
None
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Patio
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio
Parking
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
6
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven
Financial
Annual Tax
$8,454
Assessed Value
$781,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
The House Is Located In The Newton Upper Falls Historic District. See Attached Easement.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
100 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1825
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,588 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1825
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
5
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio
Patio & Porch:
Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Easements
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
6
Parking Features:
Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Learning Prep School
2.1 mi
Grades 02-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
2.3 mi
Grades K-08
Newton Country Day School
2.7 mi
Grades 05-12
Fessenden School
2.9 mi
Grades K-09
Dearborn Academy School
3.1 mi
Grades 02-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
3.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
3.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Jackson School
3.2 mi
Grades K-06
Chestnut Hill School
3.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
3.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Middle Schools
4 schools
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
1.8 mi
|
#25 of 352
|
Score: 60.8
Improved 12 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
654 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
1.9 mi
|
#2 of 352
|
Score: 66.5
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.3 above state avg
698 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
3.0 mi
|
#13 of 352
|
Score: 63.2
Improved 38 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
830 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
3.5 mi
|
#22 of 352
|
Score: 60.9
Improved 48 spots from last year
+2.7 above state avg
451 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
4 schools
Fusion Academy
0.8 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
1.6 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton South High School
2.0 mi
|
#6 of 346
|
Score: 77.7
Improved 19 spots from last year
+19.5 above state avg
1,865 students
Diverse
20 sports
• 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton North High School
2.2 mi
|
#7 of 346
|
Score: 76.8
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.6 above state avg
2,055 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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Neighborhood
959 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02464
Newton, MA 02464
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Jay Najarian
Listing Office
Benoit Real Estate Group ,LLC
Office Phone
617-764-5590
Agent MLS ID
BB807886
Office MLS ID
BB5745
Listing Data Updated
Mar 1, 2019 10:03 AM EST
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