Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds6,000 sqft$529/sqft
271 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.69 acresLot Size
1905Year Built
$529/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Atop West Newton Hill sits this impeccably renovated 6,000 SF Craftsman style home on 30,000 SF of professionally landscaped grounds. Set back from the street with a porte cochere and covered front porch provides for a grand entrance yet ideal for everyday living. In 2016 the current owners undertook an extensive renovation hitting nearly every surface inside and out. Some of the highlights include the open kitchen family room and breakfast area with stainless Sub-Zero, double Wolf ovens with 6 burner...Atop West Newton Hill sits this impeccably renovated 6,000 SF Craftsman style home on 30,000 SF of professionally landscaped grounds. Set back from the street with a porte cochere and covered front porch provides for a grand entrance yet ideal for everyday living. In 2016 the current owners undertook an extensive renovation hitting nearly every surface inside and out. Some of the highlights include the open kitchen family room and breakfast area with stainless Sub-Zero, double Wolf ovens with 6 burner cooktop, beveled edge granite counters, and large island complement this spectacular living space. The 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms with laundry. The Primary bedroom has 2 large custom walk-in closets, fire place, and large bath with soaking tub, steam shower, and 2 large vanities. The lower level has a mud room with radiant heat, gym, playroom, game room, 2nd laundry, and au-pair 5th bedroom with bath and kitchenette. Short walk to Peirce School and minutes to the pike and commuter rail.
Listing closed: 01/06/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72894711

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,150,000

Avg days on market

67

Sale-to-list ratio

94.4%

Newton, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 271 Chestnut Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $21,729 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: West Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton-West Newton, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Lot Size: 0.69 AC / 30,000 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 6000.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Home Office, Play Room, Exercise Room, Media Room, Bathroom, Inlaw Apt.
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Spa Features: Private
  • SpaYN: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 345.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 23.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 238.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom5 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 256.0
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 288.0
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 208.0
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 11X10
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 384.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 2058.0
  • Room Office Length: 147.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: See broker
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:32 B:032 L:0004,688099
  • Assessments: $2,019,400
  • Book: 67448
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 8
  • Heat Zones: 8
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1%

Property History for 271 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 6, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72894711

$3,175,000
Nov 29, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72894711

Nov 29, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72894711

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/06/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72894711

$3,175,000
11/29/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72894711

11/29/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72894711

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

Public Records for 271 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,460,300Additions$1,623,200Total$3,083,500
Tax Record2025$30,218 ($2,518 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt3,324 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,324 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt469 SqFtStories2Lot Size30,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905Year Renovated1905ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:32 B:032 L:0004

Schools near 271 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: 271 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA 02465
$3,175,000
5
6,000
30,000
$3,000,000
4
4,297
18,875
$1
6
5,321
39,969
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8,235
$384,759
3
1,919
$2,762,500
6
5,951
22,833

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