Off market apr 2007 for $1.2M

$2,345,429

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,229/mo

•

2,976

sq ft

491 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468

About this home

This elegant ten room brck, slate roof colonial is set on the corner of Chestnut and Caroline Park. Featuring high ceilings, significant mouldings and hard wood floors. Front to back fireplaced living room, hostess dining room, grand foyer and beautiful staircase. Impressive and inviting kitchen family room renovation with large granite island and viking stove. Central air, security system, walk-up 3rd floor and walk-out lower level. A beautiful home close to T and shops.

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$788Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Susan Bergeron • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wellesley - Central St.

Bought with Merle Winer • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70529885

Redfin Estimate

$2,345,429

$1.1M since sold in April 2007$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 10.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 2, 2025
$1,975,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths2,821 sq ft
513 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$2,450,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,105 sq ft
14 Homestead, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,700,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,393 sq ft
6 Risley Rd, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$1,700,000
D
5 beds3 baths2,922 sq ft
121 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,850,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,375 sq ft
5 Evelyn Rd, Waban, MA 02468
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 491 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70529885

Apr 4, 2007

Sold

$1,237,000

$416/sq ft

Mar 9, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Feb 23, 2007

Listed

$1,150,000

$386/sq ft

MLS PIN #30295889

Aug 9, 1999

Sold

$779,900

$262/sq ft

Jul 9, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Feb 24, 1999

Listed

$779,900

$262/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,539 (+3.8%)

$1,169,100 + $744,100

$1,913,200

2025

$17,857 (+8.9%)

$1,113,400 + $708,700

$1,822,100

2024

$16,404 (+4.7%)

$1,081,000 + $599,700

$1,680,700

2023

$15,668 (+4.5%)

$835,100 + $704,000

$1,539,100

2022

$14,992 (+3.6%)

$773,200 + $651,900

$1,425,100

2021

$14,466 (+3.1%)

$729,400 + $615,000

$1,344,400

2020

$14,036 (+2.9%)

$729,400 + $615,000

$1,344,400

2019

$13,639 (+3.6%)

$708,200 + $597,000

$1,305,200

2018

$13,170 (+3.1%)

$641,300 + $575,900

$1,217,200

2017

$12,769 (+4.6%)

$605,000 + $543,300

$1,148,300

2016

$12,213 (+4.9%)

$565,400 + $507,800

$1,073,200

2015

$11,645

$528,400 + $474,600

$1,003,000

2014

$11,635 (+5.5%)

$485,200 + $474,800

$960,000

2013

$11,030 (+2.9%)

$485,200 + $474,800

$960,000

2012

$10,723 (+2.6%)

$485,200 + $474,800

$960,000

2011

$10,450 (+2.6%)

$487,000 + $471,700

$958,700

2010

$10,184 (+2.4%)

$496,900 + $481,400

$978,300

2009

$9,946

$507,000 + $491,600

$998,600

Tax history for 491 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,539 (+3.8%)

$1,169,100 + $744,100

$1,913,200

2025

$17,857 (+8.9%)

$1,113,400 + $708,700

$1,822,100

2024

$16,404 (+4.7%)

$1,081,000 + $599,700

$1,680,700

2023

$15,668 (+4.5%)

$835,100 + $704,000

$1,539,100

2022

$14,992 (+3.6%)

$773,200 + $651,900

$1,425,100

2021

$14,466 (+3.1%)

$729,400 + $615,000

$1,344,400

2020

$14,036 (+2.9%)

$729,400 + $615,000

$1,344,400

2019

$13,639 (+3.6%)

$708,200 + $597,000

$1,305,200

2018

$13,170 (+3.1%)

$641,300 + $575,900

$1,217,200

2017

$12,769 (+4.6%)

$605,000 + $543,300

$1,148,300

2016

$12,213 (+4.9%)

$565,400 + $507,800

$1,073,200

2015

$11,645

$528,400 + $474,600

$1,003,000

2014

$11,635 (+5.5%)

$485,200 + $474,800

$960,000

2013

$11,030 (+2.9%)

$485,200 + $474,800

$960,000

2012

$10,723 (+2.6%)

$485,200 + $474,800

$960,000

2011

$10,450 (+2.6%)

$487,000 + $471,700

$958,700

2010

$10,184 (+2.4%)

$496,900 + $481,400

$978,300

2009

$9,946

$507,000 + $491,600

$998,600

*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

0.27 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,023

Year built

1927

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1754603S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 280
Length: 14
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 80
Length: 10
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 406
Length: 14
Width: 29
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First

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

Kitchen Information
Area: 240
Length: 15
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

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): 10
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,976
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brick/Tan

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,738.65
Tax Year: 2007

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Beacon to Chestnut,corner of Chestnut and Caroline Park
UnparsedAddress: 491 Chestnut Street, Newton MA 02468

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,023
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1754603S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Angier Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

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

$2.23M – $2.70M

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Home values near 491 Chestnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
514 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3133 Sq. Ft.	$2,271,275
513 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2821 Sq. Ft.	$2,229,560

Address	Redfin Estimate
498 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1734 Sq. Ft.	$1,520,321
497 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3686 Sq. Ft.	$2,441,050

Address	Redfin Estimate
490 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$1,890,921
479 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5200 Sq. Ft.	$3,023,020

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