829 Chestnut St

4,822 Sq. Ft.
$415 / Sq. Ft.
4,822
Sq. Ft.
$415
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Astounding Twentieth Century Waban Center Colonial. This magnificent beauty boasts high ceilings with large windows that allow a ton of natural sunlight. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Elegant Family room with fireplace leads to an enormous rear deck with access to the private backyard. Beautiful Kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances and Granite Countertops. The Second level features a huge primary suite with a well designed walk-in Closet. Third level features an Inviting Guest Suite and...Astounding Twentieth Century Waban Center Colonial. This magnificent beauty boasts high ceilings with large windows that allow a ton of natural sunlight. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Elegant Family room with fireplace leads to an enormous rear deck with access to the private backyard. Beautiful Kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances and Granite Countertops. The Second level features a huge primary suite with a well designed walk-in Closet. Third level features an Inviting Guest Suite and Office. This property is located Moments to Waban Shops, Restaurants and MBTA.
  1. Listed by Jerome Bibuld • Red Tree Real Estate
  2. Listed by Angela Guo • Red Tree Real Estate
  3. Listed by Lee Kennon • Red Tree Real Estate

Property Details for 829 Chestnut Street

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Waban
Area
MA-Newton-Waban, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/06/2026 03:08 AM

Property Details for 829 Chestnut Street

StatusActive
MLS #73486143
Days on Market19
Taxes$16,188 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1910
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Tree Real Estate, Jerome Bibuld; Red Tree Real Estate, Angela Guo; Red Tree Real Estate, Lee Kennon
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Building Information for 829 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 15,000 SF

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$11,415 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,066

Property Taxes

$1,349

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 829 Chestnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 4822.0
  • Color: White
  • 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: Angier
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
  • Neighborhood: Waban
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: 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
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall, Deck
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 416.569444444
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 28.083333333
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.833333333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 186.875
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 19.5
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.583333333
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 131.291666666
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.5
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.416666666
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 259.666666666
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.666666666
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 200.083333333
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 16.333333333
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 12.25
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 167.375
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Bidet,Dressing Room
  • Bathroom1 Length: 19.5
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.583333333
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 78.472222222
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.416666666
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.333333333
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 46.6875
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 6.916666666
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 6.75
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 168.666666666
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 14.666666666
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.5
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 362.541666666
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 19.25
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 18.833333333
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 245.833333333
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller
  • Kitchen Length: 19.666666666
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.5
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 10'4X8'11
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 416.569444444
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 28.083333333
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.833333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Listing agent is related to seller.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:55 B:050 L:0008,697735
  • Assessments: $1,651,800
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 829 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73486143

$2,099,000—
Feb 28, 2026

Expired

MLS PIN #73404703

$2,299,000—
Nov 26, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73404703

$2,299,000—
Sep 9, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73404703

$2,399,000—
Aug 7, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73404703

$2,468,000—
Jul 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73404703

$2,499,000—
Aug 29, 1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88045330

$160,000—
Aug 29, 1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88045331

$160,000—
Aug 29, 1996

Sold

MLS PIN #50312883

$320,000—
Jul 4, 1996

Contingent

MLS PIN #50312883

—
Jan 15, 1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50312883

$425,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/12/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73486143

$2,099,000
02/28/2026

Expired

MLS PIN #73404703

$2,299,000
11/26/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73404703

$2,299,000
09/09/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73404703

$2,399,000
08/07/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73404703

$2,468,000
07/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73404703

$2,499,000
08/29/1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88045330

$160,000
08/29/1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88045331

$160,000
08/29/1996

Sold

MLS PIN #50312883

$320,000
07/04/1996

Contingent

MLS PIN #50312883

—
01/15/1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50312883

$425,000

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

Public Records for 829 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,305,800Additions$346,000Total$1,651,800
Tax Record2025$16,188 ($1,349 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,950 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,950 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,665 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:55 B:050 L:0008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 829 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
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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829 Chestnut Street is a single family home for sale in Newton, MA 02468. This property was listed for sale on March 12, 2026 by Red Tree Real Estate, it's currently listed at $1,999,000. It has been on the market for a total of 19 days and was last sold on August 29, 1996. This listing's school district is Newton School District. Nearby schools include Angier Elementary School, Charles E Brown Middle School and Newton South High School. 829 Chestnut Street is a 5-bed, 5-bath, 4,822 sqft single family home built in 1910.

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Listing Courtesy of Red Tree Real Estate, Jerome Bibuld; Red Tree Real Estate, Angela Guo; Red Tree Real Estate, Lee Kennon

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