Off market nov 2011 for $1.2M

$2,081,164

•

2,901

sq ft

164 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465

About this home

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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1905Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$717Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

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

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

Bought with Ilene Solomon • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71222737

Redfin Estimate

$2,081,164

$786K since sold in November 2011$62K since October

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This home's estimate is 5.2% lower 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 October 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

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,875 (+450.8%)

$1,250,200 + $1,110,500

$2,360,700

2025

$4,153 (+0.3%)

$178,600 + $231,800

$410,400

2024

$4,139 (+4.4%)

$170,000 + $226,100

$396,100

2023

$3,966 (+2.4%)

$147,900 + $194,600

$342,500

2022

$3,873 (+3.0%)

$134,400 + $180,700

$315,100

2021

$3,762 (+1.0%)

$122,200 + $167,000

$289,200

2020

$3,726 (+2.4%)

$118,600 + $160,500

$279,100

2019

$3,640 (+7.1%)

$113,000 + $151,700

$264,700

2018

$3,398 (+3.2%)

$113,000 + $127,300

$240,300

2017

$3,293 (+4.3%)

$113,000 + $114,100

$227,100

2016

$3,156 (+3.1%)

$108,600 + $104,100

$212,700

2015

$3,061 (+7.1%)

$108,600 + $96,400

$205,000

2014

$2,857 (+8.9%)

$108,600 + $88,600

$197,200

2013

$2,623 (+1.9%)

$108,600 + $81,600

$190,200

2012

$2,574 (+4.6%)

$108,600 + $90,500

$199,100

2011

$2,461 (+2.2%)

$114,300 + $79,600

$193,900

2010

$2,408 (+2.9%)

$120,300 + $83,600

$203,900

2009

$2,339

$124,100 + $91,300

$215,400

Tax history for 164 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,875 (+450.8%)

$1,250,200 + $1,110,500

$2,360,700

2025

$4,153 (+0.3%)

$178,600 + $231,800

$410,400

2024

$4,139 (+4.4%)

$170,000 + $226,100

$396,100

2023

$3,966 (+2.4%)

$147,900 + $194,600

$342,500

2022

$3,873 (+3.0%)

$134,400 + $180,700

$315,100

2021

$3,762 (+1.0%)

$122,200 + $167,000

$289,200

2020

$3,726 (+2.4%)

$118,600 + $160,500

$279,100

2019

$3,640 (+7.1%)

$113,000 + $151,700

$264,700

2018

$3,398 (+3.2%)

$113,000 + $127,300

$240,300

2017

$3,293 (+4.3%)

$113,000 + $114,100

$227,100

2016

$3,156 (+3.1%)

$108,600 + $104,100

$212,700

2015

$3,061 (+7.1%)

$108,600 + $96,400

$205,000

2014

$2,857 (+8.9%)

$108,600 + $88,600

$197,200

2013

$2,623 (+1.9%)

$108,600 + $81,600

$190,200

2012

$2,574 (+4.6%)

$108,600 + $90,500

$199,100

2011

$2,461 (+2.2%)

$114,300 + $79,600

$193,900

2010

$2,408 (+2.9%)

$120,300 + $83,600

$203,900

2009

$2,339

$124,100 + $91,300

$215,400

*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

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

3516234S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 1, 2026.

Jul 28, 2025 • Final

Building permit - ( 1 & 2 family homes only )

Remove the flat roof on the sunroom and replace it with a low-sloped shed roof. Reshingle the entire rear of the single-family home with new shingles to match the front.

Roofing

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 780
Length: 30
Width: 26
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Balcony / Deck,French Doors

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Living Room Information
Area: 441
Length: 21
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Wet Bar

Family Room Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Dining Room Information
Area: 322
Length: 23
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Kitchen Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Basement Information
Basement: Partial

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Other Equipment: Intercom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Sun Room, Foyer, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,901
Foundation Area: 99,999,999,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Storage, Greenhouse, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Greenhouse

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
Lot Features: Easements, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,802.41
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

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

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Peirce
Middle Or Junior School: Day
High School: Newton North

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, Tennis Court(s), Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

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: 3516234S

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 31, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Agent For List.
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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Historical weather

Newton, MA • 02465

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.1 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

$1.98M – $2.39M

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Home values near 164 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
166 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2235 Sq. Ft.	$1,284,675
166 Chestnut St, West Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2235 Sq. Ft.	$1,420,459

Address	Redfin Estimate
170 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6571 Sq. Ft.	$3,490,843
160 Chestnut St, West Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5793 Sq. Ft.	$4,503,656

Address	Redfin Estimate
160 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7676 Sq. Ft.	$4,763,372
170 Chestnut St, West Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6838 Sq. Ft.	$4,148,613

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