239 Chestnut Street

Sold 6/27/16
Sold 6/27/16
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,300,000
7 beds6,916 sqft$333/sqft
239 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.77 acresLot Size
1919Year Built
$333/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Available for the first time in 50 years, this iconic sun-filled brick & slate roof Landmark Estate is majestically set on three quarter park-like acres in coveted West Newton Hill location. Built in 1919 with later additions in the 1930's, this home features a large entry hall, magnificent oak paneled library with limestone fireplace, ornamental ceiling & custom tile floor plus spacious living room with fireplace, wood paneled formal dining room, updated kitchen & separate breakfast room. Sprawling...Available for the first time in 50 years, this iconic sun-filled brick & slate roof Landmark Estate is majestically set on three quarter park-like acres in coveted West Newton Hill location. Built in 1919 with later additions in the 1930's, this home features a large entry hall, magnificent oak paneled library with limestone fireplace, ornamental ceiling & custom tile floor plus spacious living room with fireplace, wood paneled formal dining room, updated kitchen & separate breakfast room. Sprawling second floor with large master bedroom suite and unique billiard room/family room with hand hewn beamed ceiling. Separate four room, two bedroom one bath apartment over three-car garage with separate access. Spectacular grounds offering mature specimen trees from Arnold Arboretum, formal gardens, stone walls and bluestone patios. Updated heating/AC system. Convenient access to major routes, commuter rail and West Newton Hill neighborhood club.
Listing closed: 06/27/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71991323

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,220,000

Avg days on market

65

Sale-to-list ratio

93.0%

Newton, MA

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Property Information for 239 Chestnut Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $30,426 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: West Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton-West Newton, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Tudor
  • Style: Garden, Colonial, Tudor
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Lot Size: 0.77 AC / 33,688 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 6916.0
  • Color: Red Brick
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Grade School: Peirce
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet - Linen, Bedroom, Library, Sun Room, Inlaw Apt., Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 368.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 23.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 187.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 224.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 126.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 208.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 340.0
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Interior
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Width: 20.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 230.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Washer Hookup,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 23.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 480.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 30.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: See Listing Agents for "Terms of Sale". Property being sold in 'as is' condition.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 688083
  • Assessments: $2,673,600
  • Block: 031
  • Book: 11260
  • Lot: 0001
  • Map: 32
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 239 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 27, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #574142752

$2,300,000—
Jun 27, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71991323

$2,300,000—
May 31, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71991323

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/27/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #574142752

$2,300,000
06/27/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71991323

$2,300,000
05/31/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71991323

—

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Public Records for 239 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,371,300Additions$2,992,900Total$4,364,200
Tax Record2025$42,769 ($3,564 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt7,219 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,219 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,124 SqFtStories2Lot Size33,688 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:32 B:031 L:0001

Schools near 239 Chestnut Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Peirce Elementary School
Public - K to 5
F A Day Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton North High School
Public - 9 to 12
Clearway School
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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