$1,650,000
SOLD JUL 3, 2025

886-888 Chestnut St Newton, MA 02468

Waban Neighborhood
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,422 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$681 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Wood Flooring
  • Angier Elementary School Rated A+
  • Property is near public transit
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of July 2025

Solid two family home offered for the first time in generations. Home is in the desirable Angier School district and sits on a large 13,100sf lot of land. Featuring spacious units with south facing living rooms that get plenty of sun. First floor highlights are an updated oak kitchen and an en suite 2nd bath. Hardwood flooring throughout both units. 2nd floor features replacement windows throughout, freshly painted interiors and sanded hardwoods, and a full walk up, unfinished attic for potential expansion. There is a two car direct entry garage. The lot is 200 feet deep and should allow for expansion or development of new construction. Buyer to do all due diligence. Both units are occupied by tenants through June 30, 2025.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Edward Lyon

Preservation Properties Listed on: 02/27/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

O & C Homes Team

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,034

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Stone Wall
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,422 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Block Basement Construction

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Angier Elementary School
  • Brown Middle School
  • South High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Total Actual Rent $5,600
  • Rent includes unit 1(water), unit 2(water)
  • Assessor Parcel Number S:54 B:001 L:0029,696042

Community Details

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • 2 Units
  • Net Operating Income $67,200

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,034

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Levels: 2
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • APOD AVAILABLE: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Varies, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Living Room, Kitchen
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2422
  • Living Area: 2422
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Picture Window, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: NB9037
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 660.61
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 681.26
  • MAIN SO: M59500

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Garden, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage Length: 65
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Assigned, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Hot Water
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT UNITS: 2
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0
  • Hot Water: Oil

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Rent Includes: Unit 1(Water), Unit 2(Water)
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:54 B:001 L:0029,696042
  • Zoning: MR1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size Area: 0.3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13100
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 103

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10034
  • Tax Book Number: 1213

Multi Family

  • Gross Income: 67200
  • Net Operating Income: 67200
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Total Actual Rent: 5600
  • LEVELS 1: 1
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • LEVELS 2: 1
  • LEASE 2: Y
  • LEASE 1: Y
  • FLRS 1: 1
  • FLRS 2: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School: South
  • Elementary School: Angier
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brown

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Sold $1,650,000 +3.1% $681 / Sq Ft
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2025 02/27/25 For Sale $1,600,000 -- $661 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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MLS Number: 73339469

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