Last Sold Price
6 beds7,800 sqft$540/sqft
128 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465

Description

This Newton Landmark on West Newton Hill has been masterfully rebuilt into an extraordinary custom home. Cross the elegant wrap-around mahogany porch and pass over the threshold into this home and you are immediately struck by the thoughtful curation of tremendous spaces that lend themselves perfectly to everyday living, as well as the ability to graciously host family and friends. The gorgeous chef’s kitchen and butler pantry are open to all the first floor living spaces. Ascend the beautiful front...This Newton Landmark on West Newton Hill has been masterfully rebuilt into an extraordinary custom home. Cross the elegant wrap-around mahogany porch and pass over the threshold into this home and you are immediately struck by the thoughtful curation of tremendous spaces that lend themselves perfectly to everyday living, as well as the ability to graciously host family and friends. The gorgeous chef’s kitchen and butler pantry are open to all the first floor living spaces. Ascend the beautiful front staircase to a 2nd floor that includes a Master Suite w/ his/her walk-in closets and a luxurious bath that has heated floors, custom vanity, Dornbracht fixtures, large shower and a marble wrapped tub. Additionally, there are 4 other bedrooms and laundry on the 2nd floor. Flex space on the 3rd floor can be a 6th bedroom/guest suite or office, w/ a full bath. The finished lower level has a huge theater, custom bar, game room, playroom, large gym and wine room. 3-car garage has EV hookup.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/02/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Philip Garfinkle • Philip Garfinkle Realty Inc.

Property Details for 128 Chestnut Street

Status
MLS #
72781317
Days on Market
105
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1880
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Garden, Victorian
Garage Spaces
3
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Location

Listing Courtesy of Philip Garfinkle Realty Inc., Philip Garfinkle

Sold By Compass, Jay Jentz

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Building Information for 128 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 17,133 SF

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$24,968 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$21,399

Property Taxes

$3,569

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 128 Chestnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 7800.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Pierce
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Day
  • Neighborhood: West Newton Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range - ENERGY STAR, Oven - ENERGY STAR, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer, Utility Connections Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 7.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bedroom, Media Room, Exercise Room, Game Room, Play Room, Wine Cellar, Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Insulated, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Insulated, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Work Area, Side Entry, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator Connection
  • Heating: Central, Hydro Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 270.0
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 462.0
  • Family Room Length: 22.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 21.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 288.0
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 270.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 18.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: This home is a registered Newton Landmark. 6th Bedroom is 26 x 12 on finished 3rd floor NOT included in living area has full bath en-suite,no closet. 5th bedroom en-suite but no framed closet (huge room). Master Suite is 15 x 40. 50W EV charger connection in garage.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 687603
  • Assessments: $0
  • Book: 71510
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1%

Property History for 128 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 2, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72781317

$4,210,000
May 12, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72781317

May 12, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72781317

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/02/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72781317

$4,210,000
05/12/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72781317

05/12/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72781317

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 128 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,239,600Additions$3,130,500Total$4,370,100
Tax Record2025$42,827 ($3,569 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt5,533 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,533 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,144 SqFtStories3Lot Size17,133 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880Year Renovated1880ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:32 B:003 L:0018

Schools near 128 Chestnut Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Peirce Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Clearway School
Private6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 128 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA 02465
$4,210,000
6
7,800
17,133
$6,350,000
6
9,900
21,149
$1,750,000
4
2,667
11,625
$1,099,000
3
3,274
7,921
$3,010,000
7
6,253
41,250
7
3.5
3,601
12,421

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