873 Chestnut St

2,485 Sq. Ft.
$523 / Sq. Ft.
2,485
Sq. Ft.
$523
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Great Waban location! The sellers have lived in this home for over 40 years! Time to create your own special memories and create and update this elegant property. Great view of the pond at the end of the yard. This house has 2 lots- one 10,000 that the house is on and the other 10,950 behind the house. Renovate or start new! Great value! House is being sold in as is condition.Great Waban location! The sellers have lived in this home for over 40 years! Time to create your own special memories and create and update this elegant property. Great view of the pond at the end of the yard. This house has 2 lots- one 10,000 that the house is on and the other 10,950 behind the house. Renovate or start new! Great value! House is being sold in as is condition.
  1. Listed by Linda Lerner • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 873 Chestnut Street

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 05/13/2023 07:01 PM

Property Details for 873 Chestnut Street

StatusSold
MLS #73088308
Days on Market4
Taxes$10,792 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1890
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 873 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,950 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,377 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,478

Property Taxes

$899

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 873 Chestnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Conservation Area
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 2485.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Porch, Deck
  • Lot Description: Easements, Additional Land Avail., Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Pond
  • Waterview Features: Pond
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Heating system older.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Lender Approval Required
  • Tax ID: 697769
  • Assessments: $1,060,200
  • Book: 67448
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: Sr2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 873 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 18, 2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73492357

$3,799,000—
Mar 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73492357

$3,799,000—
Mar 15, 2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73475374

$3,895,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/18/2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73492357

$3,799,000
03/26/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73492357

$3,799,000
03/15/2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73475374

$3,895,000

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

Public Records for 873 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$11,708 ($976 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,030 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,030 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,120 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:55 B:054 L:0005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 873 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

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