279 Chestnut Street

Sold 11/14/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$3,000,000

4 beds5 baths4,297 sqft

279 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.43 acresLot Size

1927Year Built

$698/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

West Newton Hill - This exquisite brick colonial home has been updated and meticulously cared for. Step through the front door into a large foyer that connects to the spacious dining room, living room, kitchen, office, and inviting family room that leads out to a raised bluestone patio. The kitchen features eat-in area, ample cabinet space, and top-of-the-line Wolf and Subzero appliances. The second floor boasts four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and laundry. Ascend to the third floor to a bonus...West Newton Hill - This exquisite brick colonial home has been updated and meticulously cared for. Step through the front door into a large foyer that connects to the spacious dining room, living room, kitchen, office, and inviting family room that leads out to a raised bluestone patio. The kitchen features eat-in area, ample cabinet space, and top-of-the-line Wolf and Subzero appliances. The second floor boasts four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and laundry. Ascend to the third floor to a bonus sitting/media room and office space. The mudroom offers easy access to the kitchen and leads to a lower level play space/media area, gym, full bathroom, and lots of storage. Outside, the patio and expansive level yard is great for entertaining and outdoor activities. Situated near Commonwealth Ave.' s picturesque carriage lane, this home is conveniently located close to public transportation, shops, restaurants, and offers easy access to the MA Pike and I-95 for a quick commute to Boston.

Listing Agents

MB Associates
Listing Agent
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
mitchel.bernstein@nemoves.com
P: (617) 969-2447
M: (617) 645-1360
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Mitch Bernstein
Alternative Listing Agent
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
mitchel.bernstein@nemoves.com
P: (617) 969-2447
M: (617) 645-1360
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Listing closed: 11/14/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73438728

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, MB Associates; Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Mitch Bernstein

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Principal and Interest

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Property Information for 279 Chestnut Street

Property Details

Taxes: $22,750 / 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
Style: Colonial
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces Total: 2

Building Information

Year Built: 1927
Lot Size: 0.43 AC / 18,875 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Current Financing: Cash
Living Area: 4297.0
Color: Red Brick
SqFt with Basement: Yes
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Year Built Details: Actual
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Peirce
High School: North

Middle School: Day
Neighborhood: West Newton Hill

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
Basement Features: Partially Finished

Num of Baths: 5.0
Num of Full Baths: 4
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Office, Mud Room
Laundry Features: Second Floor
SpaYN: No
Window Features: Insulated Windows

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio

Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof Material: Slate

Parking Features

Attached Garage: No
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 2.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes

Heating: Central
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom2 Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Level: Second

Dining Room

Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Level: First

Family Room

Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Kitchen Island
Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Room Living Room Level: First

Other Room 1

Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Room Office Level: First

Property Information

Property Info

Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
WARRANTY: No

Lot Size Units: Acres

Tax Information

Tax ID: 688100
Assessments: $2,321,400

Book: 55497
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: SR-1

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 4

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Cooling Zones: 3

Heat Zones: 3

Complex & Association Information

Adult Community: No

Property History for 279 Chestnut Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 14, 2025	Sold MLS PIN #73438728	$3,000,000	—
Oct 7, 2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73438728		—
Oct 7, 2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73438728		—
Oct 2, 2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73438728	$2,595,000	—
Sep 30, 2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #297145568	$1,224,000	—
Sep 30, 2010	Sold MLS PIN #71112852	$1,224,000	—
Jul 30, 2010	Contingent MLS PIN #71112852		—
Jul 22, 2010	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71112852	$1,299,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/14/2025	Sold MLS PIN #73438728	$3,000,000
10/07/2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73438728	—
10/07/2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73438728	—
10/02/2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73438728	$2,595,000
09/30/2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #297145568	$1,224,000
09/30/2010	Sold MLS PIN #71112852	$1,224,000
07/30/2010	Contingent MLS PIN #71112852	—
07/22/2010	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71112852	$1,299,000

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

Public Records for 279 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,269,500Additions$1,051,900Total$2,321,400

Tax Record2025$22,750 ($1,896 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths5Total Finished SqFt2,974 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,974 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt978 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,875 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1927ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:32 B:032 L:0005

Schools near 279 Chestnut Street

This home is within Newton School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Peirce Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.4 mi
9/10	F A Day Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.4 mi
10/10	Newton North High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	Clearway School	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	0.5 mi
NR	Learning Prep School	Private - Nearby school	5 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Edco Secondary Education Program	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Peirce Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
9/10	F A Day Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.4 mi
10/10	Newton North High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.9 mi
NR	Clearway School Private6 to 12 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Learning Prep School Private5 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Edco Secondary Education Program Private6 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi

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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