Sunny Cape in move-in condition on a highly desired street in Chestnut Hill on a spacious corner lot. 4 bedrooms (2 of them on the first level with a full bath). Tastefully designed renovations throughout and quality craftsmanship. 1800 sqft on two levels, with two different primary bedroom options for versatile living. Large primary bedroom on second floor with huge walk-in closet, skylights, and modern remodeled bath. Central air. Kitchen is in excellent condition with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tray ceiling, custom cabinetry including glass display case, serving window and adjoining dining area. Fireplaced living room adjacent to a skylit sun room, opening to a large fully fenced-in backyard with deck. Plenty of storage in the basement. Laundry room is equipped with sink and folding area, cabinetry. Extra deep one-car garage under, offering direct access into the house. Mature trees, flowers and plantings complete this offering.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
7,682 sq ftLot Size
$844Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Brenda van der Merwe• Hammond Residential Real Estate
A terrific opportunity to own this charming, sunsplashed expanded Cape on a wonderful tree lined street in Chestnut Hill. Offers a flexible floor plan with three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms. A fabulous kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances was renovated in 2003. Hardwood floors throughout. One car garage. A lovely fenced yard surrounds this great home in a perfect commuter location! A pleasure to show.
Public Records
Apr 15, 1994
Sold
$300,000
$167/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,711 (+3.8%)
$1,105,400
2025
$10,317 (+11.2%)
2024
$9,281 (+5.8%)
2023
$8,771 (+6.0%)
$780,100 + $81,500
$861,600
2022
$8,275 (+3.6%)
$722,300 + $64,300
$786,600
2021
$7,985 (+3.1%)
$681,400 + $60,700
$742,100
2020
$7,748 (+2.9%)
$681,400 + $60,700
$742,100
2019
$7,529 (+4.3%)
$661,600 + $58,900
$720,500
2018
$7,222 (+3.1%)
$603,100 + $64,400
$667,500
2017
$7,002 (+4.6%)
$569,000 + $60,700
$629,700
2016
$6,697 (+4.9%)
$531,800 + $56,700
$588,500
2015
$6,386 (+0.2%)
$497,000 + $53,000
$550,000
2014
$6,373 (+5.5%)
$459,600 + $66,200
$525,800
2013
$6,041 (+2.9%)
$459,600 + $66,200
$525,800
2012
$5,873 (+0.7%)
$459,600 + $66,200
$525,800
2011
$5,835 (+2.6%)
$467,400 + $67,900
$535,300
2010
$5,686 (+2.4%)
$476,900 + $69,300
$546,200
2009
$5,551
$486,600 + $70,700
$557,300
Tax history for 49 Nickerson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,711 (+3.8%)
$1,105,400
2025
$10,317 (+11.2%)
2024
$9,281 (+5.8%)
2023
$8,771 (+6.0%)
$780,100 + $81,500
$861,600
2022
$8,275 (+3.6%)
$722,300 + $64,300
$786,600
2021
$7,985 (+3.1%)
$681,400 + $60,700
$742,100
2020
$7,748 (+2.9%)
$681,400 + $60,700
$742,100
2019
$7,529 (+4.3%)
$661,600 + $58,900
$720,500
2018
$7,222 (+3.1%)
$603,100 + $64,400
$667,500
2017
$7,002 (+4.6%)
$569,000 + $60,700
$629,700
2016
$6,697 (+4.9%)
$531,800 + $56,700
$588,500
2015
$6,386 (+0.2%)
$497,000 + $53,000
$550,000
2014
$6,373 (+5.5%)
$459,600 + $66,200
$525,800
2013
$6,041 (+2.9%)
$459,600 + $66,200
$525,800
2012
$5,873 (+0.7%)
$459,600 + $66,200
$525,800
2011
$5,835 (+2.6%)
$467,400 + $67,900
$535,300
2010
$5,686 (+2.4%)
$476,900 + $69,300
$546,200
2009
$5,551
$486,600 + $70,700
$557,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,800
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2986974S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Mem Spaulding
Middle Or Junior School: Oak Hill
High School: Newton South Hs
Location Information
Directions: Dudley Road to Brookline Street to Nickerson Road
UnparsedAddress: 49 Nickerson Road, Newton MA 02467
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2986974S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Memorial Spaulding Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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