$1,750,000
SOLD MAR 31, 2025

896 Chestnut St Newton, MA 02468

Waban Neighborhood
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,590 Sq Ft
10,379 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$487 Per Sq Ft

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Angier Elementary School Rated A+
  • Custom Closet System
  • Deck

About This Home

As of March 2025

Beautiful Waban Townhouse offers high-end custom finishes. Sun-filled rooms feature details including wainscoting, recessed lighting, high ceilings, and wood floors. The kitchen boasts Quartz countertops, backsplash, waterfall island, and Thermador appliances. The open floor plan encompasses Dining Room and Living Room with gas fireplace and sliding doors to beautiful deck. The second floor offers an expansive Primary Suite with walk-in closets and marble bathroom, two additional spacious bedrooms with custom closet systems, and laundry room. The lower level has a large family room and bedroom with full bathroom. Potential to finish 4th floor. Plenty of storage. Sited on a level lot set back from the street, this home has privacy while offering easy access to Routes 9/128 and the Mass Pike, Waban and Eliot 'D' trains, and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Close proximity to Angier School, Waban Village, Newton Highlands and the wonderful shops, and restaurants both Villages offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elissa Rogovin

Hammond Residential Real Estate Listed on: 03/14/2025

Co-Listed By

Aliza Dash

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzz Zhang

Zhensight Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,429

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 10,379 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned MR1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • French Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Storage Room
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Attic Access Panel

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5081013

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,429

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Contemporary
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Access, Walk-up Attic, High Speed Internet
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 142.4375
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 150.791666
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 188.222222
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 257.319444
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 26.833333
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 90.083333
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Marble, Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Marble, Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 49.875
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 144.375
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Room Family Room Area: 312.326388
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 212.048611
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 261.333333
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2823
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 767
  • Living Area: 3590
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 487.47
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 487.47
  • MAIN SO: AN3824
  • Insulation: Blown In

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 5081013
  • Zoning: MR1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10379
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 169
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14429
  • Tax Book Number: 1223

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

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

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Sold $1,750,000 0.0% $487 / Sq Ft
03/15/2025 03/15/25 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $487 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Elissa Rogovin

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Elissa Rogovin

    Hammond Residential Real Estate

    (617) 620-2440

    2 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Elissa Rogovin
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  • Aliza Dash

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Aliza Dash

    Hammond Residential Real Estate

    (617) 818-3066

    1 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Aliza Dash
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Suzz Zhang

    Zhensight Realty LLC

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Suzz Zhang
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73345542

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Massachusetts Middlesex County Newton 02464 Waban

896 Chestnut St, Newton, MA

This home is located at 896 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468 and is currently priced at $1,750,000, approximately $487 per square foot. This property was built in 2018. 896 Chestnut St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Angier Elementary School, Charles E Brown Middle School, and Newton South High School.

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