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Off market aug 2014 for $1.7M

$3,592,546

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,832/mo

•

5,160

sq ft

212 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465

About this home

This Turn of the Century Colonial Revival sits proudly on top West Newton Hill. Perfect for entertaining, the home features a spacious foyer w/ grand staircase, DR includes rich mahagony wood, window seat, leaded glass built-ins and fireplace. Kitchen accesses private patio, updated appliances, breakfast room and butler's pantry w/ wet-bar. The MBR suite features a fireplace, marble bath w jacuzzi & sep shower as well as dressing area, 3 additional family bedrooms and a bath complete the 2nd floor. 3rd floor has 3 more bedrooms, a playroom, gym and a full bath. Convenient to shops, public transportation and Mass Pike.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$696Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Drucker Group • Historic Homes, Inc.

Bought with James Glaser • Buy America

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•Source:MLS PIN #71654479

Redfin Estimate

$3,592,546

$1.8M since sold in August 2014$31K since September

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$3,210,000
A
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SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$3,180,000
B
6 beds5.5 baths6,478 sq ft
49 Shaw St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,870,000
C
6 beds3.5 baths3,137 sq ft
90 Hull St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$4,250,000
D
6 beds4 baths5,599 sq ft
66 Beaumont Ave, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,820,000
E
7 beds4.5 baths4,510 sq ft
40 Greenwood Ave, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD FEB 24, 2026
$4,200,000
F
5 beds5.5 baths4,848 sq ft
18 Sewall St, Newton, MA 02465

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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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Sale history for 212 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71654479

Aug 8, 2014

Sold

$1,750,000

$339/sq ft

May 28, 2014

Contingent

—

May 28, 2014

Price Changed

$1,875,000

$363/sq ft

May 7, 2014

Price Changed

$1,945,000

$377/sq ft

Apr 3, 2014

Listed

$1,995,000

$387/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 22, 2012

Sold

$1,790,000

$347/sq ft

MLS PIN #71344636

Jun 22, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Jun 22, 2012

Sold

$1,790,000

$347/sq ft

Apr 30, 2012

Contingent

—

Feb 29, 2012

Listed

$1,995,000

$387/sq ft

W. Newton Hill. Impeccably maintained & renovated 1890 Colonial. Ornate foyer open to enormous living room, dining room w/mahogany wainscoting & family room w/French doors to 4 season sun room. 5 fireplaces. Updated EIK w/breakfast & mud rooms. 2 half baths on first level. 2nd floor w/spacious master suite, incl. bedroom w/fireplace, dressing room & marble en suite bath. 3 more beds & full bath on 2nd level. 3rd level w/3-4 beds, full bath, cedar closet. 2004 HVAC system w/AC. 2 car garage.

Public Records

Jul 1, 1986

Sold

$621,000

$120/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$29,234 (+3.8%)

$1,399,400 + $1,617,500

$3,016,900

2025

$28,157 (+3.4%)

$1,332,800 + $1,540,400

$2,873,200

2024

$27,226 (+4.1%)

$1,294,000 + $1,495,500

$2,789,500

2023

$26,165 (+6.8%)

$1,024,300 + $1,545,900

$2,570,200

2022

$24,490 (+3.6%)

$948,400 + $1,379,500

$2,327,900

2021

$23,630 (+3.1%)

$894,700 + $1,301,400

$2,196,100

2020

$22,927 (+2.9%)

$894,700 + $1,301,400

$2,196,100

2019

$22,280 (+2.3%)

$868,600 + $1,263,500

$2,132,100

2018

$21,774 (+3.3%)

$776,100 + $1,236,300

$2,012,400

2017

$21,085 (+4.6%)

$732,200 + $1,163,900

$1,896,100

2016

$20,166 (+4.9%)

$684,300 + $1,087,800

$1,772,100

2015

$19,228 (+0.7%)

$639,500 + $1,016,700

$1,656,200

2014

$19,085 (+5.5%)

$584,400 + $990,300

$1,574,700

2013

$18,093 (+28.0%)

$584,400 + $990,300

$1,574,700

2012

$14,138 (+4.5%)

$519,400 + $746,300

$1,265,700

2011

$13,531 (+2.6%)

$504,500 + $736,900

$1,241,400

2010

$13,186 (+2.4%)

$514,800 + $751,900

$1,266,700

2009

$12,874

$525,300 + $767,300

$1,292,600

Tax history for 212 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$29,234 (+3.8%)

$1,399,400 + $1,617,500

$3,016,900

2025

$28,157 (+3.4%)

$1,332,800 + $1,540,400

$2,873,200

2024

$27,226 (+4.1%)

$1,294,000 + $1,495,500

$2,789,500

2023

$26,165 (+6.8%)

$1,024,300 + $1,545,900

$2,570,200

2022

$24,490 (+3.6%)

$948,400 + $1,379,500

$2,327,900

2021

$23,630 (+3.1%)

$894,700 + $1,301,400

$2,196,100

2020

$22,927 (+2.9%)

$894,700 + $1,301,400

$2,196,100

2019

$22,280 (+2.3%)

$868,600 + $1,263,500

$2,132,100

2018

$21,774 (+3.3%)

$776,100 + $1,236,300

$2,012,400

2017

$21,085 (+4.6%)

$732,200 + $1,163,900

$1,896,100

2016

$20,166 (+4.9%)

$684,300 + $1,087,800

$1,772,100

2015

$19,228 (+0.7%)

$639,500 + $1,016,700

$1,656,200

2014

$19,085 (+5.5%)

$584,400 + $990,300

$1,574,700

2013

$18,093 (+28.0%)

$584,400 + $990,300

$1,574,700

2012

$14,138 (+4.5%)

$519,400 + $746,300

$1,265,700

2011

$13,531 (+2.6%)

$504,500 + $736,900

$1,241,400

2010

$13,186 (+2.4%)

$514,800 + $751,900

$1,266,700

2009

$12,874

$525,300 + $767,300

$1,292,600

*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

22,570

Year renovated

2024

Sq. Ft.

5,160

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3515993S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Jun 13, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 266
Length: 14
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Third
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 18
Length: 6
Width: 3
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 15
Length: 3
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 165
Length: 11
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Hot Tub / Spa,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Living Room Information
Area: 520
Length: 26
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 12
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 280
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom - Full, Library, Bedroom, Play Room, Bathroom, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,160
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $18,093
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: YELLOW HOUSE ON EAST SIDE OF CHESTNUT JUST SOUTH OF VALENTINE ST AND FOUNTAIN
UnparsedAddress: 212 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02465

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,160
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3515993S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Jun 13, 2024

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier, Mbr Ceiling Fixture And Wall Sconces, 3rd Floor Hall Light Fixtures
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Peirce Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

F A Day Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

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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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$3.41M – $4.13M

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Data from public records.

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219 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 7814 Sq. Ft.	$6,537,777
212 Chestnut Street, West Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4389 Sq. Ft.	$2,939,379

Address	Redfin Estimate
224 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4500 Sq. Ft.	$3,436,151
219 Chestnut Street, West Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7719 Sq. Ft.	$6,282,455

Address	Redfin Estimate
217 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6139 Sq. Ft.	$6,131,674
224 Chestnut Street, West Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3856 Sq. Ft.	$3,225,507

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