PRICE REDUCTION! Rare Opportunity to own Large TUDOR home in a desirable neighborhood in Newton. Minutes from Waban Village with all it has to offer. First floor has welcoming large living room, natural sun light windows, and fireplace. The kitchen is spacious & there is a formal dining room and dramatic stair case leading to the second floor with four large bedrooms, a full bath, substantial sun filled windows and a large closet for storage. Third floor has a sizable attic room and bedroom. The basement is partially finished and there is a detached garage. Walking distance to train station, and public transportation. Convenient location, close to major roads and 128.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$550Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Janet Ghazzi• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Bought with Biao Gao• eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
GRACIOUS CIRCA 1900 VICTORIAN WITH NOOKS AND CRANNIES. HIGH CEILINGS AND BEAUTIFUL TURNED STAIRCASE WELCOME YOU!! 10+ ROOMS FEATURE GRAND FIREPLACED LR W/ALCOVE & BEAMED CEILING. MASTER W/STUDY AND 3 FAM. BRS, SUNPORCH, HUGE DECK, 2C GAR.
MLS PIN #30388912
May 30, 2000
Sold
$690,000
$247/sq ft
Apr 12, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Feb 28, 2000
Listed
$699,000
$251/sq ft
WABAN, 1ST AD. AN ENCHANTING 8 ROOM TURN OF THE CENTURY VICTORIAN. NOOKS, CRANNIES, UNIQUE STAIRCASE. LARGE KITCHEN 4+ BEDROOMS. ENCLOSED SUNPORCH, PERFECT FOR YOUR WICKER FRN LARGE DECK. 2 CAR GARAGE.SHORT WALK TO WABAN CENTRE & T
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,274 (−69.7%)
$196,300 + $245,700
$442,000
2025
$14,118 (+3.4%)
$1,114,900 + $325,700
$1,440,600
2024
$13,650 (+5.0%)
$1,082,400 + $316,200
$1,398,600
2023
$12,998 (+4.5%)
$836,200 + $440,600
$1,276,800
2022
$12,437 (+3.6%)
$774,300 + $407,900
$1,182,200
2021
$12,001 (+3.1%)
$730,500 + $384,800
$1,115,300
2020
$11,644 (+2.9%)
$730,500 + $384,800
$1,115,300
2019
$11,315 (+4.6%)
$709,200 + $373,600
$1,082,800
2018
$10,819 (+3.1%)
$642,000 + $357,900
$999,900
2017
$10,489 (+4.5%)
$605,700 + $337,600
$943,300
2016
$10,033 (+4.9%)
$566,100 + $315,500
$881,600
2015
$9,565 (+0.7%)
$529,100 + $294,800
$823,900
2014
$9,503 (+5.5%)
$485,800 + $298,300
$784,100
2013
$9,009 (+2.9%)
$485,800 + $298,300
$784,100
2012
$8,758 (−0.1%)
$485,800 + $298,300
$784,100
2011
$8,771 (+2.6%)
$487,500 + $317,200
$804,700
2010
$8,548 (+2.4%)
$497,400 + $323,700
$821,100
2009
$8,345
$507,600 + $330,300
$837,900
Tax history for 653 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,274 (−69.7%)
$196,300 + $245,700
$442,000
2025
$14,118 (+3.4%)
$1,114,900 + $325,700
$1,440,600
2024
$13,650 (+5.0%)
$1,082,400 + $316,200
$1,398,600
2023
$12,998 (+4.5%)
$836,200 + $440,600
$1,276,800
2022
$12,437 (+3.6%)
$774,300 + $407,900
$1,182,200
2021
$12,001 (+3.1%)
$730,500 + $384,800
$1,115,300
2020
$11,644 (+2.9%)
$730,500 + $384,800
$1,115,300
2019
$11,315 (+4.6%)
$709,200 + $373,600
$1,082,800
2018
$10,819 (+3.1%)
$642,000 + $357,900
$999,900
2017
$10,489 (+4.5%)
$605,700 + $337,600
$943,300
2016
$10,033 (+4.9%)
$566,100 + $315,500
$881,600
2015
$9,565 (+0.7%)
$529,100 + $294,800
$823,900
2014
$9,503 (+5.5%)
$485,800 + $298,300
$784,100
2013
$9,009 (+2.9%)
$485,800 + $298,300
$784,100
2012
$8,758 (−0.1%)
$485,800 + $298,300
$784,100
2011
$8,771 (+2.6%)
$487,500 + $317,200
$804,700
2010
$8,548 (+2.4%)
$497,400 + $323,700
$821,100
2009
$8,345
$507,600 + $330,300
$837,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,407
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
695704
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 24, 2026.
Jan 24, 2025 • Final
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Partial
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,788
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,436.70
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Beacon Street To Chestnut streets Subject to Seller Finding Suitable housing .
UnparsedAddress: 653 Chestnut Street, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,407
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 695704
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 24, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
George High Englesby Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Justus C. Richardson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Dracut Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Dracut, MA • 02468
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.46M – $1.76M
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