$750,000
SOLD OCT 30, 2025
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
1825 Built

Recently Sold

$577 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Windows
  • Angier Elementary School Rated A
  • Community Garden
  • 2-minute walk to Hemlock Gorge Reservation

About This Home

As of October 2025

Historic Charm Meets Modern Comfort – Echo Bridge Townhome in Newton Upper Falls. Welcome to 989 Chestnut Street #8 – a beautifully updated, three-level townhouse nestled in the sought-after Echo Bridge Antique Condo community. Originally built in 1825, renovated in 1997, and rich with architectural character, this unique 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home blends historic elegance with contemporary living in one of Newton’s most picturesque neighborhoods. Step inside to discover high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and sun-drenched spaces throughout. The main level features an inviting open layout with a spacious living and dining area, a well-appointed kitchen with gas cooking, and a convenient half bath with in-unit laundry. Upstairs, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the finished lower level offers a flexible bonus space with a Spiral Staircase—perfect for a Home Office, Guest Suite, or Family Room. Patio. One Deeded Pkg Space. Patio. Pets Welcome!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Edna Feigenbaum

Centre Realty Group Listed on: 08/13/2025

Centre Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Kelley

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,528

Year Built

  • Built in 1825

HOA Fees

  • $433 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Insulated Doors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Patio
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, ground maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • 5 Units
  • Echo Bridge Antique Condominium Trust Community

Amenities

  • Community Garden
  • Common Area

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Storm Windows

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,528

Year Built

Built in 1825

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$433 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Year Built: 1825
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: N
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1300
  • Living Area: 1300
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: BB5200
  • MAIN SO: BB5200
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass, Blown In

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Garden Area
  • Association Fee: 433.08
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash

Lot Info

  • Zoning: BU1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Common

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5528

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

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

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/30/2025 10/30/25 Sold $750,000 -2.0% $577 / Sq Ft
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2025 08/13/25 For Sale $765,000 +77.9% $588 / Sq Ft
03/29/2016 03/29/16 Sold $429,900 0.0% $331 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/22/2016 02/22/16 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2016 02/17/16 For Sale $429,900 0.0% $331 / Sq Ft
01/06/2016 01/06/16 Pending -- -- --
12/11/2015 12/11/15 For Sale $429,900 0.0% $331 / Sq Ft
11/11/2015 11/11/15 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2015 10/28/15 Price Changed $429,900 -4.4% $331 / Sq Ft
10/13/2015 10/13/15 For Sale $449,900 -- $346 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73417176

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