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Last Sold Price
6 beds5,268 sqft
458 Chestnut St,Ā Newton, MAĀ 02468
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.55 acresLot Size
1939Year Built
$315/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Known as one of Newton's most admired residences, this sun filled landmark Tudor exudes all expectations of timeless elegance. Welcoming vestibule leads to an entertainment size foyer with marble flooring. The first floor is comprised of a formal living room with light wood panelling, custom details, carved stone fireplace and pegged oak flooring, library and banquet size dining room. A fully appointed chef's kitchen with center island has direct access to a large deck with hot tub. Off the kitchen...Known as one of Newton's most admired residences, this sun filled landmark Tudor exudes all expectations of timeless elegance. Welcoming vestibule leads to an entertainment size foyer with marble flooring. The first floor is comprised of a formal living room with light wood panelling, custom details, carved stone fireplace and pegged oak flooring, library and banquet size dining room. A fully appointed chef's kitchen with center island has direct access to a large deck with hot tub. Off the kitchen is a separate mudroom/utility area leading to the 2 car garage and backyard. Adjacent to the kitchen is a family room. The second floor has a master suite with en-suite marble bath and dressing area, three additional bedrooms and family bath. There is also a walk-up attic. Over the garage with access from the first floor are two additional bedrooms and full bath. The finished lower level has a recreation room, full bath, laundry room, sauna and several utility and storage areas.
Listing closed: 01/30/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71685095

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Median sold price

$2,906,250

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

95.0%

Newton, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Judith Oriel

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Judith Oriel

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Property Information for 458 Chestnut Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $17,559 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Waban
  • Area: MA-Newton-Waban, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Tudor
  • Style: Colonial, Tudor
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Lot Size: 0.55 AC / 24,000 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5268.0
  • Color: Red Brick
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Zervas
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Marble, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Closet, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Library, Foyer, Bedroom, Game Room, Play Room, Bathroom, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
  • Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Spa Features: Private
  • SpaYN: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 240.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 324.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access
  • Bedroom4 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 18.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 255.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 17.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 165.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 11.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 450.0
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 25.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 15X10
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 390.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 26.0
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
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 695413
  • Assessments: $1,512,400
  • Block: 010
  • Book: 0
  • Lot: 0001
  • Map: 53
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • 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 458 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 30, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #487710632

$1,658,000

+2.5% / yr

Jan 30, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71685095

$1,658,000—
Dec 23, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71685095

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/30/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #487710632

$1,658,000

+2.5% / yr

01/30/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71685095

$1,658,000
12/23/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71685095

—

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

Public Records for 458 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,313,500Additions$1,291,800Total$2,605,300
Tax Record2025$25,532 ($2,128 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,761 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,761 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,507 SqFtStories2Lot Size24,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1939ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:53 B:010 L:0001

Schools near 458 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
Zervas Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South 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: 458 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA 02468
$1,658,000
6
5,268
24,000
$880,000
3
1,969
12,670
$1,580,000
5
3,687
12,019
$1,418,000
5
6,249
18,795
$797,000
5
2,516
14,400
–
3
4.5
2,901
11,717

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