786 Chestnut Street

Sold 2/2/18
Sold 2/2/18
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$970,000
3 beds2,142 sqft
786 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.21 acresLot Size
1927Year Built
$453/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Waban. Potential abounds in this classic, sun-filled Tudor-style residence in the sought-after Angier Elementary School district. Lovingly maintained by the same owners for over thirty years, this two-story home has plentiful unfinished space in the walk-out basement and walk-up attic. The foyer has a beautiful wooden staircase and two coat closets . The front-to-back living room contains a fireplace and built-in bookshelves, as well as a sliding glass door to the expansive deck overlooking the generously-sized...Waban. Potential abounds in this classic, sun-filled Tudor-style residence in the sought-after Angier Elementary School district. Lovingly maintained by the same owners for over thirty years, this two-story home has plentiful unfinished space in the walk-out basement and walk-up attic. The foyer has a beautiful wooden staircase and two coat closets . The front-to-back living room contains a fireplace and built-in bookshelves, as well as a sliding glass door to the expansive deck overlooking the generously-sized landscaped backyard. The living room opens onto a den/sunroom, then leads to the heated four-season solarium. A dining room, eat-in kitchen, and half-bathroom complete the main level. The second level features a master bedroom with a walk-in closet, two other bedrooms, full bathroom, linen closet, and office/nursery with access to the walk-up attic. Close to Waban Center, the MBTA Green Line, and Routes 9 and 128, this property is an ideal commuting location.

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  1. Amy Weed

    Amy Weed

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Listing closed: 02/02/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72271286

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Property Information for 786 Chestnut Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,878 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Waban
  • Area: MA-Newton-Waban, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Style: Tudor
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,207 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2142.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Angier
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Attic Access, Den, Nursery
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 288.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 24.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 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,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Breakfast Bar / Nook
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 288.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Deck - Exterior
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Seal on Andersen sliding door from solarium to deck is not watertight. Offers,if any,should be submitted by 5 pm Monday,January 22. Seller reserves the right to accept offers prior to this date.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:54 B:006 L:0004,696146
  • Assessments: $728,100
  • Book: 8948
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
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 786 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 2, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #615967706

$970,000—
Feb 2, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72271286

$970,000—
Jan 24, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72271286

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/02/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #615967706

$970,000
02/02/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72271286

$970,000
01/24/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72271286

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Public Records for 786 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,064,700Additions$160,500Total$1,225,200
Tax Record2025$12,007 ($1,001 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,352 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,352 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,171 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,207 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1927ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:54 B:006 L:0004

Schools near 786 Chestnut Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Angier Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton South High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Angier Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 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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