OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2018 for $1.3M

$1,816,725

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $699/mo

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2,363

sq ft

551 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468

About this home

This meticulously and stylishly updated four-bedroom, two and one-half bathroom English Cotswold-style home includes an attractive slate roof and a circular driveway. The first floor features an open floor plan with an oversized living room with a fireplace; an updated (2010) kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a breakfast bar; a dining room that opens to a spacious deck; a family room; and a convenient laundry room. The second floor has a master bedroom suite with a walk-in closet and a luxurious (2016) bathroom complete with radiant heat, three additional generously-sized family bedrooms, and another bathroom. Amenities include a two-car garage, updated windows, and air-conditioning on the second floor. This property is located near the Angier School, Waban Village, “T”, and major highways.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

10,162 sq ftLot Size

$769Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Debby Belt • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Weidong Li • United Real Estate, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #72314499

Redfin Estimate

$1,816,725

$517K since sold in June 2018$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 9.6% lower than the average sale price ($2.01M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,700,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,393 sq ft
6 Risley Rd, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,110,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,780 sq ft
82 Allen Ave, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$2,450,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,105 sq ft
14 Homestead, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,668,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,439 sq ft
116 Winslow Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,825,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,790 sq ft
28 York Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,300,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths2,327 sq ft
215 Dorset Rd, 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 551 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72314499

Jun 28, 2018

Sold

$1,300,000

$550/sq ft

Apr 30, 2018

Pending

—

Apr 25, 2018

Listed

$999,000

$423/sq ft

MLS PIN #71064484

Jul 1, 2010

Sold

$810,000

$343/sq ft

May 27, 2010

Contingent

—

May 8, 2010

Relisted

—

Apr 24, 2010

Contingent

—

Apr 14, 2010

Listed

$879,000

$372/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 28, 1994

Sold

$50,000

$21/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 26, 1987

Sold

$303,000

$128/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,211 (+3.8%)

$1,137,900 + $328,700

$1,466,600

2025

$13,689 (+3.4%)

$1,083,700 + $313,100

$1,396,800

2024

$13,236 (+5.3%)

$1,052,100 + $304,000

$1,356,100

2023

$12,573 (+4.5%)

$809,200 + $425,900

$1,235,100

2022

$12,031 (+3.6%)

$749,300 + $394,300

$1,143,600

2021

$11,609 (+3.1%)

$706,900 + $372,000

$1,078,900

2020

$11,264 (+2.9%)

$706,900 + $372,000

$1,078,900

2019

$10,946 (+4.0%)

$686,300 + $361,200

$1,047,500

2018

$10,525 (+3.1%)

$623,200 + $349,500

$972,700

2017

$10,204 (+4.6%)

$587,900 + $329,700

$917,600

2016

$9,759 (+4.9%)

$549,400 + $308,200

$857,600

2015

$9,305 (+0.3%)

$513,500 + $288,000

$801,500

2014

$9,280 (+5.5%)

$471,900 + $293,800

$765,700

2013

$8,798 (+2.9%)

$471,900 + $293,800

$765,700

2012

$8,553 (+4.2%)

$471,900 + $293,800

$765,700

2011

$8,210 (+2.6%)

$474,900 + $278,300

$753,200

2010

$8,001 (−6.1%)

$484,600 + $284,000

$768,600

2009

$8,524

$494,500 + $361,300

$855,800

Tax history for 551 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,211 (+3.8%)

$1,137,900 + $328,700

$1,466,600

2025

$13,689 (+3.4%)

$1,083,700 + $313,100

$1,396,800

2024

$13,236 (+5.3%)

$1,052,100 + $304,000

$1,356,100

2023

$12,573 (+4.5%)

$809,200 + $425,900

$1,235,100

2022

$12,031 (+3.6%)

$749,300 + $394,300

$1,143,600

2021

$11,609 (+3.1%)

$706,900 + $372,000

$1,078,900

2020

$11,264 (+2.9%)

$706,900 + $372,000

$1,078,900

2019

$10,946 (+4.0%)

$686,300 + $361,200

$1,047,500

2018

$10,525 (+3.1%)

$623,200 + $349,500

$972,700

2017

$10,204 (+4.6%)

$587,900 + $329,700

$917,600

2016

$9,759 (+4.9%)

$549,400 + $308,200

$857,600

2015

$9,305 (+0.3%)

$513,500 + $288,000

$801,500

2014

$9,280 (+5.5%)

$471,900 + $293,800

$765,700

2013

$8,798 (+2.9%)

$471,900 + $293,800

$765,700

2012

$8,553 (+4.2%)

$471,900 + $293,800

$765,700

2011

$8,210 (+2.6%)

$474,900 + $278,300

$753,200

2010

$8,001 (−6.1%)

$484,600 + $284,000

$768,600

2009

$8,524

$494,500 + $361,300

$855,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,363

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3190219S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 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: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 160
Length: 16
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 230
Length: 23
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 352
Length: 16
Width: 22
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 18
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 126
Length: 7
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,363
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,524
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between Oakvale and Beacon on West side of Chestnut. Please park on Oakvale or Roslyn.
UnparsedAddress: 551 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02468

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,363
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3190219S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Basement Refrigerator And Dining Room Drum Chandelier Are Excluded.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Angier Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

10/10

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

$1.73M – $2.09M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
542 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2444 Sq. Ft.	$2,083,474
550 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3641 Sq. Ft.	$2,282,401

Address	Redfin Estimate
568 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3300 Sq. Ft.	$2,004,570
543 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2488 Sq. Ft.	$1,737,065

Address	Redfin Estimate
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