OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2021 for $1.8M

$2,364,570

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,040/mo

•

3,041

sq ft

557 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468

About this home

Classic Colonial in the heart of Waban Village! This beautiful home has been tastefully updated with today’s modern family in mind. The open kitchen and dining room, designed by renowned architect Patrick Ahearn, were completed in 2020 and boast custom cabinets, granite countertops, and a farmhouse sink overlooking the fabulous backyard and sparkling Swimming Pool. The front-to-back living room is ideal for gathering with family and friends and a first-floor family room with exterior access is a fantastic home office, playroom, or Peloton room! The second level features Four Bedrooms and Two Baths, including the Primary Suite with Full Bath, sitting area and spacious Walk-in-Closet. Two additional bedrooms and full bathroom on the third floor are ideal for guests or au pair. A partially finished basement, gracious semi-circular driveway and two car attached garage make living a breeze. Fantastic Waban location, close to Angier Elementary, Brae Burn, Windsor Club and T.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$778Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Emily Gloss • Compass

Bought with Alice Miles • Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

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•Source:MLS PIN #72898926

Redfin Estimate

$2,364,570

$505K since sold in November 2021$11K since September

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This home's estimate is 4.7% higher than the average sale price ($2.26M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$3,000,000
A
5 beds4 baths3,079 sq ft
240 Windsor Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$2,450,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,105 sq ft
14 Homestead, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD DEC 2, 2025
$1,975,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths2,821 sq ft
513 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$2,315,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,483 sq ft
55 Evelyn Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,755,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,659 sq ft
89 Beaumont Ave, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,050,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,269 sq ft
176 Paulson 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 557 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$19,706 (+3.8%)

$1,179,900 + $853,700

$2,033,600

2025

$18,981 (+7.6%)

$1,123,700 + $813,100

$1,936,800

2024

$17,641 (+4.2%)

$1,091,000 + $716,500

$1,807,500

2023

$16,923 (+8.7%)

$843,900 + $818,500

$1,662,400

2022

$15,574 (+3.6%)

$781,400 + $699,000

$1,480,400

2021

$15,027 (+4.3%)

$737,200 + $659,400

$1,396,600

2020

$14,404 (+2.9%)

$737,200 + $642,500

$1,379,700

2019

$13,998 (+4.9%)

$715,700 + $623,800

$1,339,500

2018

$13,338 (+3.1%)

$647,400 + $585,300

$1,232,700

2017

$12,931 (+4.6%)

$610,800 + $552,100

$1,162,900

2016

$12,368 (+4.9%)

$570,800 + $516,000

$1,086,800

2015

$11,792 (+0.4%)

$533,500 + $482,200

$1,015,700

2014

$11,744 (+5.5%)

$489,700 + $479,300

$969,000

2013

$11,134 (+2.9%)

$489,700 + $479,300

$969,000

2012

$10,824 (+3.0%)

$489,700 + $479,300

$969,000

2011

$10,507 (+2.8%)

$490,800 + $473,100

$963,900

2010

$10,218 (+2.4%)

$498,800 + $482,800

$981,600

2009

$9,976

$509,000 + $492,600

$1,001,600

Tax history for 557 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$19,706 (+3.8%)

$1,179,900 + $853,700

$2,033,600

2025

$18,981 (+7.6%)

$1,123,700 + $813,100

$1,936,800

2024

$17,641 (+4.2%)

$1,091,000 + $716,500

$1,807,500

2023

$16,923 (+8.7%)

$843,900 + $818,500

$1,662,400

2022

$15,574 (+3.6%)

$781,400 + $699,000

$1,480,400

2021

$15,027 (+4.3%)

$737,200 + $659,400

$1,396,600

2020

$14,404 (+2.9%)

$737,200 + $642,500

$1,379,700

2019

$13,998 (+4.9%)

$715,700 + $623,800

$1,339,500

2018

$13,338 (+3.1%)

$647,400 + $585,300

$1,232,700

2017

$12,931 (+4.6%)

$610,800 + $552,100

$1,162,900

2016

$12,368 (+4.9%)

$570,800 + $516,000

$1,086,800

2015

$11,792 (+0.4%)

$533,500 + $482,200

$1,015,700

2014

$11,744 (+5.5%)

$489,700 + $479,300

$969,000

2013

$11,134 (+2.9%)

$489,700 + $479,300

$969,000

2012

$10,824 (+3.0%)

$489,700 + $479,300

$969,000

2011

$10,507 (+2.8%)

$490,800 + $473,100

$963,900

2010

$10,218 (+2.4%)

$498,800 + $482,800

$981,600

2009

$9,976

$509,000 + $492,600

$1,001,600

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.29 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,438

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3750196S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Feb 8, 2023 • Final

Building permit - app (10/23)

Renovate a hallway bathroom.

Bathroom

Remodel

May 18, 2022 • Final

Electrical permit application

Relocate the electrical meter from the interior of the garage to the exterior and upgrade the electrical service. Repair existing wiring and install new wiring within the garage.

Electrical

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 432
Length: 27
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 285
Length: 15
Width: 19
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# 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 - Tiled With Tub & Shower

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

Living Room Information
Area: 325
Length: 13
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 126
Length: 9
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

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

Kitchen Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Remodeled

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom - Full, Bedroom, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,041
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,027
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Chestnut Street, between Beacon Street and Commonwealth Ave.
UnparsedAddress: 557 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02468

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,438
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3750196S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
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 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

52% 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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Historical weather

Waban, MA • 02468

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Estimated sale price

$2.25M – $2.72M

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Home values near 557 Chestnut St

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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551 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2363 Sq. Ft.	$1,816,725

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