OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2012 for $890K

$1,890,921

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,860/mo

•

2,200

sq ft

490 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468

About this home

Pristine 9 room home in historic Waban. Traditional brick Colonial with center entrance.Spacious dining room and living room with walk out onto bluestone patio. 3 bedrooms; 2 full and 1 half bathrooms. Third floor office and playroom space. Home renovations completed in 2007. Beautifully landscaped garden with private back yard. Walking distance to Waban Center and T. See disclosure for showing.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

10,044 sq ftLot Size

$860Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Lawrence Shevick • Otis & Ahearn Seaport

Bought with Collin Bray • Century 21 Cityside

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•Source:MLS PIN #71347228

Redfin Estimate

$1,890,921

$1.0M since sold in July 2012$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 24.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.52M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD NOV 10, 2025
$1,100,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,945 sq ft
15 Allen Ave, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,335,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,332 sq ft
320 Quinobequin Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$2,205,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,097 sq ft
15 Gammons Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,356,750
D
3 beds3 baths2,040 sq ft
91 Mary Ellen Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$1,026,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,958 sq ft
50 Brewster Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,110,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,780 sq ft
82 Allen Ave, Waban, MA 02468

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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

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 490 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71347228

Jul 20, 2012

Sold

$890,000

$405/sq ft

Mar 11, 2012

Contingent

—

Mar 6, 2012

Listed

$879,000

$400/sq ft

MLS PIN #30675808

Mar 28, 2003

Sold

$664,000

$302/sq ft

Feb 23, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Dec 26, 2002

Listed

$699,900

$318/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 15, 1989

Sold

$325,000

$148/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 1, 1988

Sold

$274,300

$125/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,344 (+3.8%)

$1,135,800 + $447,700

$1,583,500

2025

$14,779 (+3.4%)

$1,081,700 + $426,400

$1,508,100

2024

$14,291 (+7.5%)

$1,050,200 + $414,000

$1,464,200

2023

$13,289 (+4.7%)

$807,400 + $498,000

$1,305,400

2022

$12,692 (+3.6%)

$747,600 + $458,900

$1,206,500

2021

$12,247 (+3.1%)

$705,300 + $432,900

$1,138,200

2020

$11,883 (+2.9%)

$705,300 + $432,900

$1,138,200

2019

$11,547 (+5.6%)

$684,800 + $420,200

$1,105,000

2018

$10,939 (+3.1%)

$622,100 + $388,900

$1,011,000

2017

$10,606 (+4.6%)

$586,900 + $366,900

$953,800

2016

$10,144 (+4.9%)

$548,500 + $342,900

$891,400

2015

$9,672 (+0.7%)

$512,600 + $320,500

$833,100

2014

$9,606 (+5.5%)

$471,100 + $321,500

$792,600

2013

$9,107 (+19.9%)

$471,100 + $321,500

$792,600

2012

$7,597 (+2.6%)

$471,100 + $209,000

$680,100

2011

$7,407 (+2.6%)

$474,100 + $205,400

$679,500

2010

$7,218 (+2.4%)

$483,800 + $209,600

$693,400

2009

$7,048

$493,700 + $213,900

$707,600

Tax history for 490 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,344 (+3.8%)

$1,135,800 + $447,700

$1,583,500

2025

$14,779 (+3.4%)

$1,081,700 + $426,400

$1,508,100

2024

$14,291 (+7.5%)

$1,050,200 + $414,000

$1,464,200

2023

$13,289 (+4.7%)

$807,400 + $498,000

$1,305,400

2022

$12,692 (+3.6%)

$747,600 + $458,900

$1,206,500

2021

$12,247 (+3.1%)

$705,300 + $432,900

$1,138,200

2020

$11,883 (+2.9%)

$705,300 + $432,900

$1,138,200

2019

$11,547 (+5.6%)

$684,800 + $420,200

$1,105,000

2018

$10,939 (+3.1%)

$622,100 + $388,900

$1,011,000

2017

$10,606 (+4.6%)

$586,900 + $366,900

$953,800

2016

$10,144 (+4.9%)

$548,500 + $342,900

$891,400

2015

$9,672 (+0.7%)

$512,600 + $320,500

$833,100

2014

$9,606 (+5.5%)

$471,100 + $321,500

$792,600

2013

$9,107 (+19.9%)

$471,100 + $321,500

$792,600

2012

$7,597 (+2.6%)

$471,100 + $209,000

$680,100

2011

$7,407 (+2.6%)

$474,100 + $205,400

$679,500

2010

$7,218 (+2.4%)

$483,800 + $209,600

$693,400

2009

$7,048

$493,700 + $213,900

$707,600

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,306

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1724928S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 240
Length: 12
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 104
Length: 13
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 16
Length: 4
Width: 4
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 48
Length: 6
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 48
Length: 6
Width: 8
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Living Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 12
Width: 22
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Balcony / Deck,French Doors

Family Room Information
Area: 108
Length: 9
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,High Speed Internet Hookup,Remodeled

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 180
Length: 9
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 12
Width: 17
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 20X30
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Exercise Room, Home Office, Finish - Sheetrock

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,200
Foundation Area: 870
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,672.79
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Extra Flue
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), 3 or More

Location

Location Information
Directions: Chestnut Street between Beacon and Commonwealth Ave. near Caroline Park Street
UnparsedAddress: 490 Chestnut Street, Newton MA 02468

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: Yes
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,306
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1724928S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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 • 2.3mi

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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Waban, MA • 02468

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Estimated sale price

$1.80M – $2.17M

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Home values near 490 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
470 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2732 Sq. Ft.	$2,094,759
497 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3686 Sq. Ft.	$2,441,050

Address	Redfin Estimate
514 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3133 Sq. Ft.	$2,271,275
479 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5200 Sq. Ft.	$3,023,020

Address	Redfin Estimate
498 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1734 Sq. Ft.	$1,520,321
491 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2976 Sq. Ft.	$2,345,429

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