Newton Highlands —The David B. Scott House. Just blocks from Crystal Lake, this c.1873 Victorian by architect Annie Cobb sits on 15,000 sq ft of landscaped grounds & is highlighted by a 2-story carriage house, offering exceptional flexibility for future use, & present-day entertaining, w/hardwood floors, electrical & full basement. Extensively updated while preserving its historic character, the home features a 2023 cook’s kitchen w/custom cabinetry, quartz counters, breakfast bar & prep station, opening to the wraparound porch, patio & gardens designed by Karen Howard. The 1st level offers wonderful flow from the kitchen to the dining, living, & family rooms, plus full bath & office/bedroom. The 2nd, includes 3 bedrooms, a primary suite w/walk-in closet & 2026 bath, full bath, & laundry. The 3rd floor offers great space for family & guests w/2 bedrooms, full bath, family room, wet bar & private entrance. 2026 A/C & 2021 roof. Access to T, Newton Highlands, Newton Ctr, & Cold Spring Pk
Sold for $2,900,000
$2,900,000
11 Chester St, Newton, MA 02461
5beds
3,499sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1873
0.34 Acres Lot
$2,904,200 Zestimate®
$829/sqft
$7,863 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,904,200
$2.70M - $3.11M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Irene Kerzner 617-413-3598,
Hammond Residential Real Estate 617-731-4644,
Concierge Home Sales By the Kerzner Group 617-413-3598
Bought with:
Jeffrey Hamilton
Columbus and Over Group, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73502024
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,499
- Total interior livable area: 3,499 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,499
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Barn, Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping, Garden
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn/Stable
- Parcel number: 694494
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Second Empire
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1873
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $829/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,979,900
- Annual tax amount: $18,856
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Sold | $2,900,000-2.5%$829/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73502024 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Contingent | $2,975,000$850/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73502024 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,975,000+199%$850/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73502024 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2006 | Sold | $995,000+165.3%$284/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/1989 | Sold | $375,000$107/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,479 +8.9% | $1,885,600 +8.5% |
| 2024 | $16,964 +4.3% | $1,738,100 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $16,270 +4.5% | $1,598,200 +8% |
| 2022 | $15,567 +3.6% | $1,479,800 +6% |
| 2021 | $15,021 +3.1% | $1,396,000 |
| 2020 | $14,574 +2.9% | $1,396,000 +3% |
| 2019 | $14,163 +3.2% | $1,355,300 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $13,727 +3.1% | $1,268,700 +6% |
| 2017 | $13,310 +4.6% | $1,196,900 +7% |
| 2016 | $12,730 +4.9% | $1,118,600 +7% |
| 2015 | $12,137 -2.7% | $1,045,400 +1.5% |
| 2014 | $12,478 +24.8% | $1,029,500 +18.3% |
| 2013 | $10,001 +2.9% | $870,400 |
| 2012 | $9,722 +3.6% | $870,400 +1.1% |
| 2011 | $9,381 +2.6% | $860,600 -2% |
| 2010 | $9,142 +2.4% | $878,200 -2% |
| 2009 | $8,925 +8.7% | $896,100 +5.9% |
| 2008 | $8,207 0% | $846,100 -3.9% |
| 2007 | $8,210 +2.7% | $880,000 +3% |
| 2006 | $7,997 +3.7% | $854,400 +5% |
| 2005 | $7,714 +3.8% | $813,700 +11.6% |
| 2004 | $7,435 +4.6% | $728,900 +12% |
| 2003 | $7,107 +9.9% | $650,800 |
| 2002 | $6,469 +2.7% | $650,800 +24.6% |
| 2000 | $6,300 +4.8% | $522,400 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $6,013 | $475,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Highlands
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Zervas Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Oak Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Zervis/Mason-Rice
- Middle: Oak Hill
- High: Newton South
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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