Off market sep 2019 for $1.8M

$2,648,520

•

3,338

sq ft

164 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465

About this home

Tucked away in the heart of desirable West Newton Hill is an unexpected treasure for the most discerning buyer. Not visible from the road, this former carriage house/conservatory of the Frost estate, has been artistically renovated with attention to creating a comfortable and interesting home. This home effectively brings the outdoors in- with large windows and a generous sunroom offering views of the patio, manicured grounds and mature plantings. The first floor boasts gracious spaces for entertaining from the open-concept kitchen and family room with fireplace to the formal dining room and living room. There is also a professional office space with half bath and separate entry. The second level includes a spacious Master Suite with walk-in closet and full bath as well as three additional bedrooms and full bath. Central Air, detached garage, Peirce school- this special home is not to be missed. Convenient to public transportation, Mass Pike to Boston, Cambridge, and points West.

Single-familyProperty Type

1905Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$793Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ilene Solomon • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Bought with David Paez • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72543601

Redfin Estimate

$2,648,520

$799K since sold in September 2019$0 since September

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This home's estimate is 20.7% higher than the average sale price ($2.19M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$2,200,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,290 sq ft
54 Temple St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,700,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,393 sq ft
6 Risley Rd, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,755,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,659 sq ft
89 Beaumont Ave, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,150,000
D
5 beds2.5 baths2,875 sq ft
91 Hillside Ave, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,050,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,269 sq ft
176 Paulson Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$2,315,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,483 sq ft
55 Evelyn Rd, Waban, MA 02468

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Market trends in 02465, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.5%

1.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

4 days MoM

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5 MoM

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Sale history for 164 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72543601

Sep 20, 2019

Sold

$1,850,000

$554/sq ft

Aug 13, 2019

Pending

—

Aug 1, 2019

Listed

—

Jul 1, 2019

Listed

$1,995,000

$598/sq ft

MLS PIN #71222737

Nov 30, 2011

Sold

$1,295,000

$388/sq ft

Sep 28, 2011

Contingent

—

Sep 7, 2011

Price Changed

$1,379,000

$413/sq ft

Jun 2, 2011

Price Changed

$1,465,000

$439/sq ft

Apr 27, 2011

Listed

$1,599,000

$479/sq ft

+16

West Newton Hill's hidden gem. Not visible from the road, this former carriage house/conservatory of the Frost estate, has been artistically renovated with attention to creating a comfortable and interesting home. Architect designed cook's kitchen/family room with centerpiece 1904 double sided baker's fireplace. Lush level lot includes specimen plantings. Expect the unexpected. A best kept secret. To respect privacy of homeowner, please only drive down driveway to house for scheduled showings.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,033 (+3.4%)

$1,190,700 + $1,057,600

$2,248,300

2024

$21,304 (+4.4%)

$1,156,000 + $1,026,800

$2,182,800

2023

$20,407 (+4.5%)

$895,900 + $1,108,700

$2,004,600

2022

$19,526 (+3.6%)

$829,500 + $1,026,600

$1,856,100

2021

$18,841 (−9.0%)

$782,500 + $968,500

$1,751,000

2020

$20,700 (+2.9%)

$819,700 + $1,163,100

$1,982,800

2019

$20,116 (+3.4%)

$795,800 + $1,129,200

$1,925,000

2018

$19,459 (+3.1%)

$714,400 + $1,084,000

$1,798,400

2017

$18,866 (+4.6%)

$674,000 + $1,022,600

$1,696,600

2016

$18,044 (+12.3%)

$629,900 + $955,700

$1,585,600

2015

$16,071 (+4.2%)

$588,700 + $795,500

$1,384,200

2014

$15,420 (+15.8%)

$540,300 + $732,000

$1,272,300

2013

$13,318 (+32.3%)

$491,200 + $667,900

$1,159,100

2012

$10,065 (+3.7%)

$491,200 + $409,900

$901,100

2011

$9,705 (+2.6%)

$490,600 + $399,800

$890,400

2010

$9,459 (+2.4%)

$500,600 + $408,000

$908,600

2009

$9,234

$510,800 + $416,300

$927,100

Tax history for 164 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,033 (+3.4%)

$1,190,700 + $1,057,600

$2,248,300

2024

$21,304 (+4.4%)

$1,156,000 + $1,026,800

$2,182,800

2023

$20,407 (+4.5%)

$895,900 + $1,108,700

$2,004,600

2022

$19,526 (+3.6%)

$829,500 + $1,026,600

$1,856,100

2021

$18,841 (−9.0%)

$782,500 + $968,500

$1,751,000

2020

$20,700 (+2.9%)

$819,700 + $1,163,100

$1,982,800

2019

$20,116 (+3.4%)

$795,800 + $1,129,200

$1,925,000

2018

$19,459 (+3.1%)

$714,400 + $1,084,000

$1,798,400

2017

$18,866 (+4.6%)

$674,000 + $1,022,600

$1,696,600

2016

$18,044 (+12.3%)

$629,900 + $955,700

$1,585,600

2015

$16,071 (+4.2%)

$588,700 + $795,500

$1,384,200

2014

$15,420 (+15.8%)

$540,300 + $732,000

$1,272,300

2013

$13,318 (+32.3%)

$491,200 + $667,900

$1,159,100

2012

$10,065 (+3.7%)

$491,200 + $409,900

$901,100

2011

$9,705 (+2.6%)

$490,600 + $399,800

$890,400

2010

$9,459 (+2.4%)

$500,600 + $408,000

$908,600

2009

$9,234

$510,800 + $416,300

$927,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.35 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,338

Year built

1905

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

688228

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 13
Width: 17
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 255
Length: 15
Width: 17
Level: First

Office Room Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partial

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Home Office-Separate Entry, Sun Room, Bathroom, Foyer, Mud Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,338
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio, Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
Lot Features: Easements

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,116
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Just N. of Valentine across from fountain just to the lft of 170 Chestnut at the end of the driveway
UnparsedAddress: 164 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02465

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,338
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 688228

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Peirce Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

F A Day Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

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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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Newton, MA • 02465

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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

$2.52M – $3.05M

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Data from public records.

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