OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2012 for $1.9M

$3,437,108

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,029/mo

•

4,500

sq ft

224 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465

About this home

Beautifully renovated (2008) classic brick colonial with slate roof. The house features a gourmet kitchen with Viking appliances. All systems have been updated, yet the original elegance of the home has been maintained. There is a wood beamed living room and elegant wood staircase. New windows throughout, radiant heat through kitchen, family room and Master Bath. Finished basement with gym. Peirce School District. Easy access to the Mass Turnpike and West Newton Square. Level landscaped lot.

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$764Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Deborah Silverstein • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Matt Montgomery Group • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71365260

Redfin Estimate

$3,437,108

$1.5M since sold in September 2012$10K since September

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This home's estimate is 33.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.58M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$3,000,000
A
4 beds4.5 baths4,297 sq ft
279 Chestnut 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 APR 24, 2026
$3,210,000
C
5 beds4 baths4,445 sq ft
26 Sewall St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,755,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,659 sq ft
89 Beaumont Ave, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$3,000,000
E
5 beds4 baths3,079 sq ft
240 Windsor Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,805,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths3,763 sq ft
1321 Beacon St, 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

102.4%

1.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$107K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

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1 MoM

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$1,298,000
3 beds2 baths1,939 sq ft
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$3,218,000
5 beds5 baths4,871 sq ft
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Sale history for 224 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$31,494 (+3.8%)

$1,275,900 + $1,974,300

$3,250,200

2025

$30,335 (+3.4%)

$1,215,100 + $1,880,300

$3,095,400

2024

$29,331 (+3.4%)

$1,179,700 + $1,825,500

$3,005,200

2023

$28,379 (+4.5%)

$921,600 + $1,866,100

$2,787,700

2022

$27,154 (+3.6%)

$853,300 + $1,727,900

$2,581,200

2021

$26,202 (+3.1%)

$805,000 + $1,630,100

$2,435,100

2020

$25,422 (+2.9%)

$805,000 + $1,630,100

$2,435,100

2019

$24,706 (+3.8%)

$781,600 + $1,582,600

$2,364,200

2018

$23,805 (+3.1%)

$704,400 + $1,495,700

$2,200,100

2017

$23,081 (+4.6%)

$664,500 + $1,411,100

$2,075,600

2016

$22,075 (+4.9%)

$621,000 + $1,318,800

$1,939,800

2015

$21,048 (+1.3%)

$580,400 + $1,232,500

$1,812,900

2014

$20,783 (+32.5%)

$531,800 + $1,183,000

$1,714,800

2013

$15,684 (+2.9%)

$531,800 + $833,200

$1,365,000

2012

$15,247 (+2.3%)

$531,800 + $833,200

$1,365,000

2011

$14,902 (+2.6%)

$530,100 + $837,100

$1,367,200

2010

$14,523 (+15.6%)

$540,900 + $854,200

$1,395,100

2009

$12,558

$551,900 + $708,900

$1,260,800

Tax history for 224 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$31,494 (+3.8%)

$1,275,900 + $1,974,300

$3,250,200

2025

$30,335 (+3.4%)

$1,215,100 + $1,880,300

$3,095,400

2024

$29,331 (+3.4%)

$1,179,700 + $1,825,500

$3,005,200

2023

$28,379 (+4.5%)

$921,600 + $1,866,100

$2,787,700

2022

$27,154 (+3.6%)

$853,300 + $1,727,900

$2,581,200

2021

$26,202 (+3.1%)

$805,000 + $1,630,100

$2,435,100

2020

$25,422 (+2.9%)

$805,000 + $1,630,100

$2,435,100

2019

$24,706 (+3.8%)

$781,600 + $1,582,600

$2,364,200

2018

$23,805 (+3.1%)

$704,400 + $1,495,700

$2,200,100

2017

$23,081 (+4.6%)

$664,500 + $1,411,100

$2,075,600

2016

$22,075 (+4.9%)

$621,000 + $1,318,800

$1,939,800

2015

$21,048 (+1.3%)

$580,400 + $1,232,500

$1,812,900

2014

$20,783 (+32.5%)

$531,800 + $1,183,000

$1,714,800

2013

$15,684 (+2.9%)

$531,800 + $833,200

$1,365,000

2012

$15,247 (+2.3%)

$531,800 + $833,200

$1,365,000

2011

$14,902 (+2.6%)

$530,100 + $837,100

$1,367,200

2010

$14,523 (+15.6%)

$540,900 + $854,200

$1,395,100

2009

$12,558

$551,900 + $708,900

$1,260,800

*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

0.36 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,856

Year built

1927

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2548329S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Driveway

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 273
Length: 21
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 437
Length: 23
Width: 19
Level: Third

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 144
Length: 16
Width: 9
Level: Third

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 375
Length: 15
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 320
Length: 16
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Kitchen Information
Area: 198
Length: 11
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom, Sun Room, Play Room, Exercise Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,500
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Frontage Length: 140
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,247
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Commonwealth Ave. to Chestnut St. Between Hampshire and Valentine.
UnparsedAddress: 224 Chestnut Street, Newton MA 02465

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,856
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2548329S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 7

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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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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

$3.27M – $3.95M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
239 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7219 Sq. Ft.	$3,606,009
217 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6139 Sq. Ft.	$6,155,499

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