Newly renovated 5 bed, 2-1/2 bath home located in the highly desirable Waban area of Newton. Up on a hill this pristine bright and sunny home features a kitchen with quartzite counters, stainless appliances overlooking a private level fenced backyard with large stone patio. Gorgeous hardwood floors, dining room with built-in china cabinet, living room with fireplace, custom built-in with marble tops in bedroom, lower level has laundry, family room, bedroom, full bath and plenty of closet/storage space, Smart Phone controlled audiovisual systems, 3 heat zones of Hydro-Air HVAC, 400 Amp service, heated driveway, newly landscaped front yard with stonewalls and granite steps, 2 car attached garage. Architectural plans for a 2-story addition over garage are included. Move in ready and conveniently located close to schools, shopping, major routes, and public transportation. Shown by Appointment Only. Virtual Tour on Request. Call broker for contact information. COVID-19 safety
Desirable Waban Location: 1,800 SF Colonial on 10,000 SF Lot, 4 Bedroom, 1.5BA in need of TLC - has huge potential to be a beautiful home in a fantastic neighborhood. 3 Car Parking, Copper Gutters, Slate Roof, Clapboard-Siding. Close to Windsor Club, Waban Library, Waban Village, T-stop, Starbucks and Zervas Elementary School. Please allow at least 24 hour notice to show.
MLS PIN #30417124
Oct 31, 2000
Sold
$452,000
$166/sq ft
Oct 5, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jun 2, 2000
Listed
$469,000
$172/sq ft
CHARMING SLATE ROOF SIDE ENTRANCE DUTCH COLONIAL W/4 BEDRMS, 1.5 BATHS IN WABAN. FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM WITH BUILT-IN CHINA CABINET, HARDWOOD THROUGHOUT, LOVELY SCREENED PORCH,LARGE LEVEL BACK YARD.SEE BROKER RE:ASBESTOS IN BSMT.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,810 (+3.8%)
$1,211,000 + $420,600
$1,631,600
2025
$15,228 (+3.4%)
$1,153,300 + $400,600
$1,553,900
2024
$14,724 (+5.2%)
$1,119,700 + $388,900
$1,508,600
2023
$13,996 (+4.5%)
$850,400 + $524,500
$1,374,900
2022
$13,393 (+19.2%)
$787,400 + $485,700
$1,273,100
2021
$11,237 (+9.5%)
$645,900 + $398,400
$1,044,300
2020
$10,264 (+4.5%)
$645,900 + $337,200
$983,100
2019
$9,820 (+5.3%)
$627,100 + $312,600
$939,700
2018
$9,327 (+3.1%)
$577,800 + $284,200
$862,000
2017
$9,043 (+4.6%)
$545,100 + $268,100
$813,200
2016
$8,649 (+10.8%)
$509,400 + $250,600
$760,000
2015
$7,803 (+0.1%)
$476,100 + $196,000
$672,100
2014
$7,792 (+5.5%)
$440,400 + $202,500
$642,900
2013
$7,387 (+2.9%)
$440,400 + $202,500
$642,900
2012
$7,181 (+3.5%)
$440,400 + $202,500
$642,900
2011
$6,939 (+2.6%)
$439,600 + $197,000
$636,600
2010
$6,762 (+2.4%)
$448,600 + $201,000
$649,600
2009
$6,602
$457,800 + $205,100
$662,900
Tax history for 574 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,810 (+3.8%)
$1,211,000 + $420,600
$1,631,600
2025
$15,228 (+3.4%)
$1,153,300 + $400,600
$1,553,900
2024
$14,724 (+5.2%)
$1,119,700 + $388,900
$1,508,600
2023
$13,996 (+4.5%)
$850,400 + $524,500
$1,374,900
2022
$13,393 (+19.2%)
$787,400 + $485,700
$1,273,100
2021
$11,237 (+9.5%)
$645,900 + $398,400
$1,044,300
2020
$10,264 (+4.5%)
$645,900 + $337,200
$983,100
2019
$9,820 (+5.3%)
$627,100 + $312,600
$939,700
2018
$9,327 (+3.1%)
$577,800 + $284,200
$862,000
2017
$9,043 (+4.6%)
$545,100 + $268,100
$813,200
2016
$8,649 (+10.8%)
$509,400 + $250,600
$760,000
2015
$7,803 (+0.1%)
$476,100 + $196,000
$672,100
2014
$7,792 (+5.5%)
$440,400 + $202,500
$642,900
2013
$7,387 (+2.9%)
$440,400 + $202,500
$642,900
2012
$7,181 (+3.5%)
$440,400 + $202,500
$642,900
2011
$6,939 (+2.6%)
$439,600 + $197,000
$636,600
2010
$6,762 (+2.4%)
$448,600 + $201,000
$649,600
2009
$6,602
$457,800 + $205,100
$662,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,803
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1977470S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 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: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Finish - Earthen Plaster, Finish - Sheetrock, Wired for Sound
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,725
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Covered
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Level, Sloped
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,264
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Location
Location Information
Directions: Beacon Street to Chestnut Street (North Bound).Third House on the Right.
UnparsedAddress: 574 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,803
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1977470S
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 • 2.2mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
10/10
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