Well-maintained center colonial home with a wonderful yard located in a prime Waban (Newton) neighborhood. Light-filled first floor with a Great Room and fireplace (gas), dining room, living room with fireplace (electric), study, and powder room. An updated eat-in kitchen completes the first floor. The primary bedroom on the second floor is expansive with an en-suite updated full bathroom. The second floor includes another full bathroom with two additional bedrooms. The third floor has ample ceiling height, a full bathroom and two additional bedrooms. There is central air conditioning throughout the home and a finished lower level with three bonus rooms, a sauna, full bathroom, and a laundry area with sink. The lower level provides easy access to the large backyard. The home is approximately .7 miles to the quaint Waban Village where you'll find the Waban Library, Waban shops, and the Green Line T stop (train) to the Longwood Medical Center and downtown Boston.
For sale
$1,849,000
829 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468
5beds
4,424sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
0.34 Acres Lot
$1,962,200 Zestimate®
$418/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated eat-in kitchenGreat roomDining roomFinished lower levelLight-filled first floorThree bonus roomsWonderful yard
- 44 days
- 1,383
- 78
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa Keshet 617-902-8205,
Engel & Volkers Newton 617-936-4194
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73577097
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Marble, Double Vanity
- Level: Second
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 13 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 171
- Dimensions: 9 x 19
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Third
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 13 x 19
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Third
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Bidet, Double Vanity
- Level: Second
- Area: 136
- Dimensions: 8 x 17
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded
- Level: Second
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Third
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 6 x 6
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Family room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 361
- Dimensions: 19 x 19
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wine Chiller, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 360
- Dimensions: 20 x 18
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Cabinets - Upgraded, Sink, In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Steam / Sauna, Closet, Bathroom, Study, Bonus Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,424
- Total interior livable area: 4,424 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,218
- Finished area below ground: 1,206
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 697735
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
- Subdivision: Waban
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $418/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,734,400
- Annual tax amount: $16,974
- Date on market: 9/15/2026
Estimated market value
$1,962,200
$1.86M - $2.06M
$7,077/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,849,000-2.6%$418/sqft |
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| 6/27/2026 | Listing removed | $1,899,000$429/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $1,899,000-1.6%$429/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $1,929,000-2.5%$436/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Price change | $1,979,000-1%$447/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Price change | $1,999,000-4.8%$452/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,099,000-8.7%$474/sqft |
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| 11/26/2025 | Listing removed | $2,299,000$520/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Price change | $2,299,000-4.2%$520/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Price change | $2,399,000-2.8%$542/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Listing removed | $8,500$2/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Price change | $2,468,000-1.2%$558/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,499,000+1461.9%$565/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Price change | $8,500-5.6%$2/sqft |
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| 5/8/2025 | Price change | $9,000-5.3%$2/sqft |
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| 3/5/2025 | Price change | $9,500-13.6%$2/sqft |
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| 1/31/2025 | Listed for rent | $11,000+10%$2/sqft |
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| 5/4/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/8/2024 | Price change | $10,000-9.1%$2/sqft |
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| 3/3/2024 | Listed for rent | $11,000$2/sqft |
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| 8/29/1996 | Sold | $160,000$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,188 +3.4% | $1,651,800 +3% |
| 2024 | $15,652 +4.6% | $1,603,700 +9.1% |
| 2023 | $14,961 +4.5% | $1,469,600 +8% |
| 2022 | $14,315 +3.6% | $1,360,700 +6% |
| 2021 | $13,813 +3.1% | $1,283,700 |
| 2020 | $13,402 +2.9% | $1,283,700 +3% |
| 2019 | $13,024 +3.1% | $1,246,300 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $12,627 +3.1% | $1,167,000 +6% |
| 2017 | $12,242 +4.6% | $1,100,900 +7% |
| 2016 | $11,709 +4.9% | $1,028,900 +7% |
| 2015 | $11,164 0% | $961,600 +4.4% |
| 2014 | $11,169 +5.5% | $921,500 |
| 2013 | $10,588 +2.9% | $921,500 |
| 2012 | $10,293 +2.8% | $921,500 +0.3% |
| 2011 | $10,013 +2.6% | $918,600 -2% |
| 2010 | $9,757 +8.9% | $937,300 +4.2% |
| 2009 | $8,956 +2.7% | $899,200 |
| 2008 | $8,722 -4% | $899,200 -7.6% |
| 2007 | $9,082 +2.7% | $973,400 +3% |
| 2006 | $8,845 +3.7% | $945,000 +5% |
| 2005 | $8,532 +0.8% | $900,000 +8.4% |
| 2004 | $8,465 +4.6% | $829,900 +12% |
| 2003 | $8,092 +14.9% | $741,000 +4.6% |
| 2002 | $7,041 +14.8% | $708,400 +39.3% |
| 2000 | $6,135 +4.8% | $508,700 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $5,856 | $462,900 |
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Neighborhood: Waban
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Angier
- Middle: Brown
- 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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