239 Chestnut St West Newton, MA 02465
West Newton NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $3,924,000 - $4,771,000
7
Beds
4
Baths
6,916
Sq Ft
$629/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of June 2016Available for the first time in 50 years, this iconic sun-filled brick & slate roof Landmark Estate is majestically set on three quarter park-like acres in coveted West Newton Hill location. Built in 1919 with later additions in the 1930's, this home features a large entry hall, magnificent oak paneled library with limestone fireplace, ornamental ceiling & custom tile floor plus spacious living room with fireplace, wood paneled formal dining room, updated kitchen & separate breakfast room. Sprawling second floor with large master bedroom suite and unique billiard room/family room with hand hewn beamed ceiling. Separate four room, two bedroom one bath apartment over three-car garage with separate access. Spectacular grounds offering mature specimen trees from Arnold Arboretum, formal gardens, stone walls and bluestone patios. Updated heating/AC system. Convenient access to major routes, commuter rail and West Newton Hill neighborhood club.
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 20, 2016
Closed on
Jun 27, 2016
Sold by
Obermayer Judith H
Bought by
Emans Matthew B and Emans Weatherly R
Seller's Agent
Judy Oriel
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Buyer's Agent
Tom Aaron
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-7.82%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,051,106
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.31%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emans Matthew B | $2,300,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Emans Matthew B | $1,600,000 | |
| Closed | Emans Matthew B | $600,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Obermayer Judith H | $1,500,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/27/2016 06/27/16 | Sold | $2,300,000 | -7.8% | $333 / Sq Ft |
| 06/01/2016 06/01/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/20/2016 04/20/16 | For Sale | $2,495,000 | -- | $361 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,769 | $4,364,200 | $1,371,300 | $2,992,900 |
| 2024 | $41,354 | $4,237,100 | $1,331,400 | $2,905,700 |
| 2023 | $36,837 | $3,618,600 | $1,071,100 | $2,547,500 |
| 2022 | $30,179 | $2,868,700 | $991,800 | $1,876,900 |
| 2021 | $27,844 | $2,587,700 | $935,700 | $1,652,000 |
| 2020 | $26,251 | $2,514,500 | $935,700 | $1,578,800 |
| 2019 | $25,512 | $2,441,300 | $908,400 | $1,532,900 |
| 2018 | $25,229 | $2,331,700 | $1,484,100 | $847,600 |
| 2017 | $24,948 | $2,243,500 | $799,600 | $1,443,900 |
| 2016 | $30,426 | $2,673,600 | $786,600 | $1,887,000 |
| 2015 | $29,010 | $2,498,700 | $735,100 | $1,763,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Judy Oriel
J
Seller's Agent in 2016
Judy Oriel
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
(617) 962-3662
49 Total Sales
-
Tom Aaron
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Tom Aaron
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
(781) 248-8785
99 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71991323
APN: NEWT-000032-000031-000001
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