992 Chestnut St

$739,000
Price
3
Beds
1,095 Sq. Ft.
$675 / Sq. Ft.
1,095
Sq. Ft.
$675
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Built by village Blacksmith Benjamin Davenport in 1827, this freshly painted antique farmhouse offers comfort with a story. The 1st floor features a generous living room with wide-board pine floors, convenient primary bedroom, & large full bath w/ whirlpool tub. The kitchen has honed granite counters, cherry cabinets & opens to a dining room with skylit-vaulted ceilings. Sunny 2nd floor features guest room and office. The home has been thoughtfully preserved with a 2021 roof, modern electrical panel...Built by village Blacksmith Benjamin Davenport in 1827, this freshly painted antique farmhouse offers comfort with a story. The 1st floor features a generous living room with wide-board pine floors, convenient primary bedroom, & large full bath w/ whirlpool tub. The kitchen has honed granite counters, cherry cabinets & opens to a dining room with skylit-vaulted ceilings. Sunny 2nd floor features guest room and office. The home has been thoughtfully preserved with a 2021 roof, modern electrical panel & oil tank. Enjoy central air throughout. Out-front is a holly hedge & flowering hydrangeas while out back is a private garden retreat with brick patio, ivy & pink flowering cherry blossom trees. There's also parking for 2 cars & custom oversized storage shed. Located in the historic heart of Upper Falls, it offers access to Route 9, Eliot green line T-stop, Mass Pike, parks & restaurants! With its mixed-use zoning, this property is perfect for residential living or a unique business.

Property Details for 992 Chestnut Street

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Upper Falls
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Upper Falls, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Antique, Farmhouse
Style
Garden, Antique, Farmhouse
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 11/25/2025 08:20 AM

Property Details for 992 Chestnut Street

StatusActive
MLS #73425031
Days on Market114
Taxes$5,387 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1827
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty, Chris Vietor Homes; eXp Realty, Tramy Lao; eXp Realty, Chris Vietor
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Building Information for 992 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1827Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,700 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,101 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,652

Property Taxes

$449

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 992 Chestnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 1095.0
  • Color: Grey
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Certified Historic,Unknown/Mixed
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Grade School: Angier/Zervas
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Pine
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Sprinkler System, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
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
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 121.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 72.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 12.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 126.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Exterior Access
  • Dining Room Length: 9.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 154.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Upgraded
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 154.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: Yes
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Lead paint artifact on file with Mass. Some windows & oven require repair. Historic District. Media is edited for marketing purposes.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:51 B:004 L:0005,693334
  • Assessments: $549,700
  • Book: 45289
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: BU1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 992 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73425031

$739,000—
Oct 30, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73425031

$754,000—
Oct 22, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73425031

$759,000—
Sep 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73425031

$774,000—
Jul 30, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73371941

$776,000—
May 28, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73371941

$796,000—
May 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73371941

$838,000—
May 31, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #161041444

$470,000

+28.4% / yr

May 31, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70165857

$470,000—
Apr 30, 2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70165857

—
Apr 1, 2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70165857

$489,000—
May 27, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #137704197

$365,000

+12.5% / yr

May 27, 2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70001874

$365,300—
Apr 9, 2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70001874

—
Mar 4, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70001874

$429,000—
Nov 20, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88046811

$134,000

+14.8% / yr

Jun 15, 1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88047465

$110,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73425031

$739,000
10/30/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73425031

$754,000
10/22/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73425031

$759,000
09/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73425031

$774,000
07/30/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73371941

$776,000
05/28/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73371941

$796,000
05/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73371941

$838,000
05/31/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #161041444

$470,000

+28.4% / yr

05/31/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70165857

$470,000
04/30/2005

Contingent

MLS PIN #70165857

—
04/01/2005

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70165857

$489,000
05/27/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #137704197

$365,000

+12.5% / yr

05/27/2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70001874

$365,300
04/09/2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70001874

—
03/04/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70001874

$429,000
11/20/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88046811

$134,000

+14.8% / yr

06/15/1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88047465

$110,000

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Public Records for 992 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$5,387 ($449 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,095 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,095 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt840 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1828ZoningBU1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:51 B:004 L:0005

Schools near 992 Chestnut Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Zervas Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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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992 Chestnut Street is a single family home for sale in Newton, MA 02464. This property was listed for sale on September 3, 2025 by eXp Realty, it's currently listed at $739,000. It has been on the market for a total of 114 days and was last sold on May 31, 2005. This listing's school district is Newton School District. Nearby schools include Zervas Elementary School, Angier Elementary School and Charles E Brown Middle School. 992 Chestnut Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,095 sqft single family home built in 1827.

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Listing Courtesy of eXp Realty, Chris Vietor Homes; eXp Realty, Tramy Lao; eXp Realty, Chris Vietor

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