Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,659 sqft
855 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.23 acresLot Size
1929Year Built
$558/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming brick tudor in the heart of Waban offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, plus an additional room on second floor perfect for a nursery or office. Kitchen completely renovated in 2016 with all new stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, granite counter tops, and tile backsplash. Gorgeous wood floors throughout with rich dark stain. Spacious fire placed living room with soaring vaulted ceiling and beautiful built-ins. Formal dining room with built-in hutch and chair rail has french doors...Charming brick tudor in the heart of Waban offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, plus an additional room on second floor perfect for a nursery or office. Kitchen completely renovated in 2016 with all new stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, granite counter tops, and tile backsplash. Gorgeous wood floors throughout with rich dark stain. Spacious fire placed living room with soaring vaulted ceiling and beautiful built-ins. Formal dining room with built-in hutch and chair rail has french doors which open to large deck overlooking generous, level private yard. One car garage and plenty of driveway parking. Home has been meticulously maintained by current owners. Recent improvements include completely renovated kitchen and 1st floor bathroom, newer windows, 200 amp electrical. Short distance to all new Angier elementary school, Waban village, Rte 95, and green line to Boston. Ready for new owner to move right in, come see for yourself!
  • Listed by: Benna Lynch Rondini • Charlesgate Realty Group LLC
Listing closed: 07/31/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72340791

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 855 Chestnut Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,602 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Waban
  • Area: MA-Newton-Waban, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Style: Tudor
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,000 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1659.0
  • Color: Brick
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Angier
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
  • Neighborhood: Waban
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Nursery
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterview Features: Pond
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC, None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 224.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 168.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,French Doors,Chair Rail,Exterior Access
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 140.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 384.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • 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
  • Disclosures: Automatic garage door works,but no remotes.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:55 B:054 L:0002,697766
  • Assessments: $795,000
  • Book: 56847
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 855 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72340791

$925,000—
Jun 12, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72340791

—
Jun 12, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72340791

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72340791

$925,000
06/12/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72340791

—
06/12/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72340791

—

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Public Records for 855 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,215,500Additions-Total$1,215,500
Tax Record2026$11,778 ($982 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,659 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,659 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,094 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1929ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:55 B:054 L:0002

Schools near 855 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 855 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA 02468
$925,000
3
1,659
10,000
$275,000
4
2.5
2,078
12,000
$482,500
5
3,003
–
–
4
2
2,018
7,956
$1,995,000
6
4,633
17,760
$370,000
3
2.5
2,202
7,709

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