557 Chestnut Street

Newton, MA 02468

$1,860,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,041 Sq. Ft.
$612 / Sq. Ft.
3,041
Sq. Ft.
$612
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Classic Colonial in the heart of Waban Village! This beautiful home has been tastefully updated with today’s modern family in mind. The open kitchen and dining room, designed by renowned architect Patrick Ahearn, were completed in 2020 and boast custom cabinets, granite countertops, and a farmhouse sink overlooking the fabulous backyard and sparkling Swimming Pool. The front-to-back living room is ideal for gathering with family and friends and a first-floor family room with exterior access is a...Classic Colonial in the heart of Waban Village! This beautiful home has been tastefully updated with today’s modern family in mind. The open kitchen and dining room, designed by renowned architect Patrick Ahearn, were completed in 2020 and boast custom cabinets, granite countertops, and a farmhouse sink overlooking the fabulous backyard and sparkling Swimming Pool. The front-to-back living room is ideal for gathering with family and friends and a first-floor family room with exterior access is a fantastic home office, playroom, or Peloton room! The second level features Four Bedrooms and Two Baths, including the Primary Suite with Full Bath, sitting area and spacious Walk-in-Closet. Two additional bedrooms and full bathroom on the third floor are ideal for guests or au pair. A partially finished basement, gracious semi-circular driveway and two car attached garage make living a breeze. Fantastic Waban location, close to Angier Elementary, Brae Burn, Windsor Club and T.

Listing Agents

  1. Emily Gloss

    Emily Gloss

    Listing Agent

    Compass

  2. Allison Blank

    Allison Blank

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 557 Chestnut Street

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Location

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline, Alice Miles

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:48 AM

Property Details for 557 Chestnut Street

StatusSold
MLS #72898926
Days on Market20
Taxes$15,027 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1925
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline, Alice Miles

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Building Information for 557 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,562 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,403 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,151

Property Taxes

$1,252

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 557 Chestnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 3041.0
  • Color: Brick
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Angier
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom - Full, Bedroom, Bathroom
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 432.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 27.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 192.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 285.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 19.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 126.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 9.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 154.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 325.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 25.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Property includes 2,991 sq ft lot of unbuildable land next to 557 Chestnut Street,taxed separately
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:53 B:034 L:0013,695877
  • Assessments: $1,396,600
  • Book: 71558
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 557 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 557 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,091,000Additions$716,500Total$1,807,500
Tax Record2024$17,641 ($1,470 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,438 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,438 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,248 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,571 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:53 B:034 L:0013Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 557 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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