OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2013 for $880K

$2,099,140

•

2,732

sq ft

470 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468

About this home

Much admired Waban 1920's Colonial, lovingly maintained. The light filled interior has fine architectural detailing, multiple built-in bookcases, china closet, french doors and window seats. The exterior gardens are lush with plantings and fine specimen trees. The gardens are surrounded by a stone wall and entered thru a lovely garden gate. A second floor deck provides beautiful views of the Braeburn fairways. A stone patio and garage complete the property.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

$768Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mary Cosgrove • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Carol Kollias • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

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•Source:MLS PIN #71572839

Redfin Estimate

$2,099,140

$1.2M since sold in September 2013$9,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 66.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.26M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$1,026,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,958 sq ft
50 Brewster Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$2,205,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,097 sq ft
15 Gammons Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$880,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,760 sq ft
79 Longfellow Rd, Newton, MA 02462
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,356,750
D
3 beds3 baths2,040 sq ft
91 Mary Ellen Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$1,045,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,471 sq ft
126 Beethoven Ave, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,050,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,630 sq ft
1643 Washington St, Newton, MA 02465

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Market trends in 02468, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$2.1M

$229K MoM

Avg. days on market

30d

4 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 470 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,101 (+13.6%)

$1,181,700 + $583,100

$1,764,800

2025

$15,059 (+10.3%)

$1,125,400 + $411,200

$1,536,600

2024

$13,655 (+5.8%)

$1,092,600 + $306,500

$1,399,100

2023

$12,912 (+4.5%)

$845,300 + $423,100

$1,268,400

2022

$12,355 (+3.6%)

$782,700 + $391,700

$1,174,400

2021

$11,921 (+3.1%)

$738,400 + $369,500

$1,107,900

2020

$11,566 (+2.9%)

$738,400 + $369,500

$1,107,900

2019

$11,240 (+5.0%)

$716,900 + $358,700

$1,075,600

2018

$10,709 (+3.1%)

$648,400 + $341,300

$989,700

2017

$10,383 (+8.0%)

$611,700 + $322,000

$933,700

2016

$9,614 (+4.9%)

$571,700 + $273,100

$844,800

2015

$9,166 (+0.7%)

$534,300 + $255,200

$789,500

2014

$9,102 (+5.5%)

$490,400 + $260,600

$751,000

2013

$8,629 (+2.9%)

$490,400 + $260,600

$751,000

2012

$8,389 (+3.7%)

$490,400 + $260,600

$751,000

2011

$8,093 (+2.6%)

$491,700 + $250,800

$742,500

2010

$7,888 (+2.4%)

$501,700 + $256,000

$757,700

2009

$7,701

$511,900 + $261,300

$773,200

Tax history for 470 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,101 (+13.6%)

$1,181,700 + $583,100

$1,764,800

2025

$15,059 (+10.3%)

$1,125,400 + $411,200

$1,536,600

2024

$13,655 (+5.8%)

$1,092,600 + $306,500

$1,399,100

2023

$12,912 (+4.5%)

$845,300 + $423,100

$1,268,400

2022

$12,355 (+3.6%)

$782,700 + $391,700

$1,174,400

2021

$11,921 (+3.1%)

$738,400 + $369,500

$1,107,900

2020

$11,566 (+2.9%)

$738,400 + $369,500

$1,107,900

2019

$11,240 (+5.0%)

$716,900 + $358,700

$1,075,600

2018

$10,709 (+3.1%)

$648,400 + $341,300

$989,700

2017

$10,383 (+8.0%)

$611,700 + $322,000

$933,700

2016

$9,614 (+4.9%)

$571,700 + $273,100

$844,800

2015

$9,166 (+0.7%)

$534,300 + $255,200

$789,500

2014

$9,102 (+5.5%)

$490,400 + $260,600

$751,000

2013

$8,629 (+2.9%)

$490,400 + $260,600

$751,000

2012

$8,389 (+3.7%)

$490,400 + $260,600

$751,000

2011

$8,093 (+2.6%)

$491,700 + $250,800

$742,500

2010

$7,888 (+2.4%)

$501,700 + $256,000

$757,700

2009

$7,701

$511,900 + $261,300

$773,200

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

12,670

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,732

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2114325S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 12, 2025.

Feb 2, 2023 • Final

Building permit - app (10/23)

Remodel the kitchen and dining room.

Kitchen

Remodel

Jan 24, 2023 • Final

Electrical permit application

Rewire the electrical system in a kitchen.

Electrical

Kitchen

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 247
Length: 13
Width: 19
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 77
Length: 11
Width: 7
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Balcony / Deck

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 286
Length: 13
Width: 22
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 126
Length: 7
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Dining Area, Entrance Foyer, Sun Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,969
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Taupe

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Stone Wall

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Frontage Length: 125

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,629
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: South on Chestnut, left on Byfield, corner of Chestnut & Byfield
UnparsedAddress: 470 Chestnut Street, Newton MA 02468

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Golf, Highway Access, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,732
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2114325S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 12, 2025

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Decorative Picture Hangers In Hall And Living Room. Maple Medicine Cabinet In 1st Floor Powder Room.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Zervas Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

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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Waban, MA • 02468

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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

$2.00M – $2.42M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
442 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6249 Sq. Ft.	$2,870,138
458 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5268 Sq. Ft.	$2,905,643

Address	Redfin Estimate
490 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$1,892,937
491 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2976 Sq. Ft.	$2,340,925

Address	Redfin Estimate
479 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5200 Sq. Ft.	$3,059,175
458 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1944 Sq. Ft.	$1,877,916

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