Extensively renovated and bright 4 bedroom Tudor in Wonderful Waban! The custom kitchen with Thermador stainless steel appliances opens to a large enclosed deck overlooking the professionally landscaped yard.The generous dining room off the kitchen and front-to-back living room are perfect for family living and entertaining. There is a lovely and bright sitting area off the living room perfect for an in-home office.The primary bedroom offers 2 closets and en-suite renovated bathroom.There are 3 additional bedrooms and a 3rd floor walk-up for storage. Enjoy a newly renovated family/media room, laundry room, bath and mudroom in the lower level.There are 2 laundry areas. Improvements include new kitchen, updated baths, 2020 Lochnivar boiler and tankless water heater, updated electrical/lighting throughout, gas fireplace, interior/exterior paint and expanded garage.Conveniently located near 95/Rte 9, the Waban T stop, shops and restaurants.The front of the house/driveway are on Stanley Rd.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
9,531 sq ftLot Size
$780Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Felicia Captain• Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
Bought with The Team - Real Estate Advisors• Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
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Market trends in 02468, MA
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
102.0%
0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$2.3M
$520 MoM
Avg. days on market
26d
7 days MoM
Recently sold homes
26
3 MoM
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Sale history for 796 Chestnut St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72963162
May 13, 2022
Sold
$2,100,000
$773/sq ft
Apr 12, 2022
Contingent
—
Apr 6, 2022
Listed
$1,625,000
$599/sq ft
MLS PIN #72393185
Oct 30, 2018
Sold
$1,220,000
$449/sq ft
Sep 17, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 11, 2018
Listed
$1,150,000
$424/sq ft
+15
Beautiful brick Tudor style home in coveted Waban Village. Large living room with fireplace, dining room, ½ bath and enclosed sunroom on 1st floor with updated modern kitchen. French doors open up to custom enclosed deck overlooking meticulously manicured gardens perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee or glass of wine. Large master bedroom with master bath on the 2nd floor along with 3 additional bedrooms and 2nd full bathroom. 2 car attached garage with direct entry to finished playroom/bonus area in the basement. Close proximity to Waban T stop, shops and restaurants; front door and driveway are on Stanley Rd.
MLS PIN #71023983
Apr 2, 2010
Sold
$895,000
$330/sq ft
Feb 1, 2010
Contingent
—
Jan 26, 2010
Listed
$899,000
$331/sq ft
LOCATION, LOCATION..MUCH ADMIRED BRICK COLONIAL ON CORNER LOT, CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR WABAN SQUARE. TASTEFUL RENOVATIONS DONE WITH AN EYE TO DETAIL. RENOVATED KITCHEN WITH EXTRA LARGE WINDOWS IN EATING AREA AND FRENCH DOORS LEADING OUT TO YARD AND DOG RUN. MASTER BEDROOM HAS ITS OWN BATHROOM.TWO 2ND FLOOR BEDROOMS ARE NICE SIZE AND THE FOURTH BEDROOM CAN BE USED AS NURSERY OR OFFICE. TERRIFIC WALK UP UNFINISHED ATTIC. WALK TO SHOPS AND "T"...... FRONT DOOR IS ON STANLEY RD...
MLS PIN #30258001
Dec 11, 1998
Sold
$435,000
$160/sq ft
Oct 2, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Sep 11, 1998
Listed
$449,000
$165/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1984
Sold
$155,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,314 (+3.8%)
$1,264,200 + $625,800
$1,890,000
2025
$17,640 (+3.4%)
$1,204,000 + $596,000
$1,800,000
2024
$17,057 (+21.5%)
$1,168,900 + $578,700
$1,747,600
2023
$14,042 (+4.5%)
$900,400 + $479,000
$1,379,400
2022
$13,436 (+3.6%)
$833,700 + $443,500
$1,277,200
2021
$12,965 (+5.6%)
$786,500 + $418,400
$1,204,900
2020
$12,282 (+2.9%)
$786,500 + $389,900
$1,176,400
2019
$11,935 (+3.7%)
$763,600 + $378,500
$1,142,100
2018
$11,506 (+3.1%)
$693,600 + $369,800
$1,063,400
2017
$11,156 (+7.1%)
$654,300 + $348,900
$1,003,200
2016
$10,412 (+4.9%)
$611,500 + $303,400
$914,900
2015
$9,927 (+0.4%)
$571,500 + $283,500
$855,000
2014
$9,889 (+5.5%)
$526,700 + $289,200
$815,900
2013
$9,375 (+2.9%)
$526,700 + $289,200
$815,900
2012
$9,114 (+4.3%)
$526,700 + $289,200
$815,900
2011
$8,737 (+43.3%)
$531,900 + $269,700
$801,600
2010
$6,098 (+2.4%)
$542,800 + $43,000
$585,800
2009
$5,954
$553,900 + $43,900
$597,800
Tax history for 796 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,314 (+3.8%)
$1,264,200 + $625,800
$1,890,000
2025
$17,640 (+3.4%)
$1,204,000 + $596,000
$1,800,000
2024
$17,057 (+21.5%)
$1,168,900 + $578,700
$1,747,600
2023
$14,042 (+4.5%)
$900,400 + $479,000
$1,379,400
2022
$13,436 (+3.6%)
$833,700 + $443,500
$1,277,200
2021
$12,965 (+5.6%)
$786,500 + $418,400
$1,204,900
2020
$12,282 (+2.9%)
$786,500 + $389,900
$1,176,400
2019
$11,935 (+3.7%)
$763,600 + $378,500
$1,142,100
2018
$11,506 (+3.1%)
$693,600 + $369,800
$1,063,400
2017
$11,156 (+7.1%)
$654,300 + $348,900
$1,003,200
2016
$10,412 (+4.9%)
$611,500 + $303,400
$914,900
2015
$9,927 (+0.4%)
$571,500 + $283,500
$855,000
2014
$9,889 (+5.5%)
$526,700 + $289,200
$815,900
2013
$9,375 (+2.9%)
$526,700 + $289,200
$815,900
2012
$9,114 (+4.3%)
$526,700 + $289,200
$815,900
2011
$8,737 (+43.3%)
$531,900 + $269,700
$801,600
2010
$6,098 (+2.4%)
$542,800 + $43,000
$585,800
2009
$5,954
$553,900 + $43,900
$597,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,049
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1585764S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Beacon Street to Chestnut. Driveway/front door on Stanley Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 796 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,049
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1585764S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer And Tv In Lower Level
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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