Built by village Blacksmith Benjamin Davenport in 1827, this freshly painted antique farmhouse offers comfort with a story. The 1st floor features a generous living room with wide-board pine floors, convenient primary bedroom, & large full bath w/ whirlpool tub. The kitchen has honed granite counters, cherry cabinets & opens to a dining room with skylit-vaulted ceilings. Sunny 2nd floor features guest room and office. The home has been thoughtfully preserved with a 2021 roof, modern electrical panel & oil tank. Enjoy central air throughout. Out-front is a holly hedge & flowering hydrangeas while out back is a private garden retreat with brick patio, ivy & pink flowering cherry blossom trees. There's also parking for 2 cars & custom oversized storage shed. Located in the historic heart of Upper Falls, it offers access to Route 9, Eliot green line T-stop, Mass Pike, parks & restaurants! With its mixed-use zoning, this property is perfect for residential living or a unique business.
Single-familyProperty Type
1827Year Built
3,700 sq ftLot Size
$778Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Chris Vietor Homes• eXp Realty LLC
Bought with John Hollis• Amo Realty - Boston City Properties
Honed granite kitchen counters, cherry cabinets, stainless appliances, professional landscape, enclosed courtyard with fountain.
Public Records
May 27, 2004
Sold
$365,000
$333/sq ft
MLS PIN #70001874
May 27, 2004
Sold
$365,300
$334/sq ft
Apr 16, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Mar 4, 2004
Listed
$409,000
$374/sq ft
1825 CAPE IN HISTORIC NEWTON UPPER FALLS. 6 SUNNY ROOMS OF ANTIQUE CHARACTER! 2 BEDROOMS, CUSTOM CHERRY KITCHEN, SPA-LIKE BATH WITH JACUZZI AND WATER CLOSET, BACK-YARD BRICK PATIO WITH HERB/FLOWER GARDEN, FOUNTAIN, AND LIGHTING. CLOSE TO RTE 9 & 128, WALK TO THE T! (D LINE) NEW CENTRAL AIR AND ROOF. TOO MANY UPDATES TO LIST! AN HISTORIC HOME FOR MODERN LIVING!
Public Records
Jun 15, 1994
Sold
$110,000
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,593 (+3.8%)
$577,200
2025
$5,387 (+3.4%)
2024
$5,209 (+6.0%)
2023
$4,914 (+3.3%)
$468,100 + $14,600
$482,700
2022
$4,759 (+3.6%)
$433,400 + $19,000
$452,400
2021
$4,592 (+3.1%)
$408,900 + $17,900
$426,800
2020
$4,456 (+2.9%)
$408,900 + $17,900
$426,800
2019
$4,330 (+6.2%)
$397,000 + $17,400
$414,400
2018
$4,079 (+3.1%)
$357,500 + $19,500
$377,000
2017
$3,955 (+4.5%)
$337,300 + $18,400
$355,700
2016
$3,783 (+4.9%)
$315,200 + $17,200
$332,400
2015
$3,607 (+0.4%)
$294,600 + $16,100
$310,700
2014
$3,591 (+5.5%)
$270,100 + $26,200
$296,300
2013
$3,404 (+2.8%)
$270,100 + $26,200
$296,300
2012
$3,310
$270,100 + $26,200
$296,300
2011
$3,311 (+2.6%)
$271,800 + $32,000
$303,800
2010
$3,227 (+2.4%)
$277,300 + $32,700
$310,000
2009
$3,150
$283,000 + $33,300
$316,300
Tax history for 992 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,593 (+3.8%)
$577,200
2025
$5,387 (+3.4%)
2024
$5,209 (+6.0%)
2023
$4,914 (+3.3%)
$468,100 + $14,600
$482,700
2022
$4,759 (+3.6%)
$433,400 + $19,000
$452,400
2021
$4,592 (+3.1%)
$408,900 + $17,900
$426,800
2020
$4,456 (+2.9%)
$408,900 + $17,900
$426,800
2019
$4,330 (+6.2%)
$397,000 + $17,400
$414,400
2018
$4,079 (+3.1%)
$357,500 + $19,500
$377,000
2017
$3,955 (+4.5%)
$337,300 + $18,400
$355,700
2016
$3,783 (+4.9%)
$315,200 + $17,200
$332,400
2015
$3,607 (+0.4%)
$294,600 + $16,100
$310,700
2014
$3,591 (+5.5%)
$270,100 + $26,200
$296,300
2013
$3,404 (+2.8%)
$270,100 + $26,200
$296,300
2012
$3,310
$270,100 + $26,200
$296,300
2011
$3,311 (+2.6%)
$271,800 + $32,000
$303,800
2010
$3,227 (+2.4%)
$277,300 + $32,700
$310,000
2009
$3,150
$283,000 + $33,300
$316,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
UnparsedAddress: 992 Chestnut Street, Newton MA 02464
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,095
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1828
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1718223S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
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