Fantastic Waban Village location! This bright and sunny residence is nicely sited on a level and fenced nearly half acre lot. Your own private oasis, complete with oversized covered deck and patio, all minutes from shopping, restaurants, Angier Elementary, The Windsor Club and the "T". The beautifully detailed interior features high quality workmanship throughout. The expansive first floor has a spacious living room with fireplace, a formal dining room, a paneled library, and a magnificent kitchen with loads of storage and high-end stainless steel appliances. The breakfast area overlooks the spectacular backyard, ideal for year round entertaining. There is room for a pool. There are three generous bedrooms on the second floor plus a great home office. The finished room on the lower level is ideal for gym or playroom. Central A/C, direct entry garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$808Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Krongel & Paul• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Bought with Petrone-Hunter Realty Group• Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
This Waban Craftsman is truly a delightful discovery! Refresh your spirit in this custom-decorated Victorian era home on a large, level lot with easy-care landscape. Treats include a $200k ultra gourmet kitchen renovation and expansion. back porch addition overlooking a serene, fully fenced back yard, formal dining room with period hand painted artwork, french drain system with 2 pumps, exercise room, huge 2 car garage under, handy side street driveway. Also, cozy 1st floor library, 2nd floor home office/nursery. Airy interior. Move right in.
MLS PIN #70917974
Jul 31, 2009
Sold
$950,000
$347/sq ft
May 20, 2009
Contingent
—
May 13, 2009
Listed
$979,000
$357/sq ft
Waban. Appealing Arts & Crafts style with architectural details: diamond paned windows, extensive built-ins, & window seats. Paneled family room with French doors leads to patio, dining room with French doors leads to oversized balcony. Kitchen w/ island & separate eating area. 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor with additional office/nursery space. 18,000+ s.f. level yard partially framed by mature trees & ivy covered stonewall. Lower level playroom and mud room. Short distance to T, shops & Waban Sq.
MLS PIN #30492439
Jun 18, 2001
Sold
$900,000
$329/sq ft
Apr 10, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Apr 6, 2001
Listed
$899,000
$328/sq ft
MLS PIN #30393719
Jun 15, 2000
Sold
$620,000
$226/sq ft
May 4, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Mar 17, 2000
Listed
$665,000
$243/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,742 (+3.8%)
$1,408,900 + $628,500
$2,037,400
2025
$19,016 (+3.4%)
$1,341,800 + $598,600
$1,940,400
2024
$18,387 (+5.4%)
$1,302,700 + $581,200
$1,883,900
2023
$17,442 (+4.5%)
$1,020,100 + $693,300
$1,713,400
2022
$16,690 (+3.6%)
$944,500 + $642,000
$1,586,500
2021
$16,104 (+3.1%)
$891,000 + $605,700
$1,496,700
2020
$15,626 (+2.9%)
$891,000 + $605,700
$1,496,700
2019
$15,185 (+5.2%)
$865,000 + $588,100
$1,453,100
2018
$14,432 (+3.1%)
$776,200 + $557,600
$1,333,800
2017
$13,992 (+4.6%)
$732,300 + $526,000
$1,258,300
2016
$13,383 (+4.9%)
$684,400 + $491,600
$1,176,000
2015
$12,761 (+21.0%)
$639,600 + $459,500
$1,099,100
2014
$10,542 (+5.5%)
$532,400 + $337,400
$869,800
2013
$9,994 (+2.9%)
$532,400 + $337,400
$869,800
2012
$9,716 (+2.4%)
$532,400 + $337,400
$869,800
2011
$9,490 (+2.6%)
$529,700 + $340,900
$870,600
2010
$9,248 (+6.8%)
$540,500 + $347,900
$888,400
2009
$8,660
$551,500 + $318,000
$869,500
Tax history for 711 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,742 (+3.8%)
$1,408,900 + $628,500
$2,037,400
2025
$19,016 (+3.4%)
$1,341,800 + $598,600
$1,940,400
2024
$18,387 (+5.4%)
$1,302,700 + $581,200
$1,883,900
2023
$17,442 (+4.5%)
$1,020,100 + $693,300
$1,713,400
2022
$16,690 (+3.6%)
$944,500 + $642,000
$1,586,500
2021
$16,104 (+3.1%)
$891,000 + $605,700
$1,496,700
2020
$15,626 (+2.9%)
$891,000 + $605,700
$1,496,700
2019
$15,185 (+5.2%)
$865,000 + $588,100
$1,453,100
2018
$14,432 (+3.1%)
$776,200 + $557,600
$1,333,800
2017
$13,992 (+4.6%)
$732,300 + $526,000
$1,258,300
2016
$13,383 (+4.9%)
$684,400 + $491,600
$1,176,000
2015
$12,761 (+21.0%)
$639,600 + $459,500
$1,099,100
2014
$10,542 (+5.5%)
$532,400 + $337,400
$869,800
2013
$9,994 (+2.9%)
$532,400 + $337,400
$869,800
2012
$9,716 (+2.4%)
$532,400 + $337,400
$869,800
2011
$9,490 (+2.6%)
$529,700 + $340,900
$870,600
2010
$9,248 (+6.8%)
$540,500 + $347,900
$888,400
2009
$8,660
$551,500 + $318,000
$869,500
*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
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,303
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2431840S
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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Directions: Corner of Wyman and Chestnut Street. Drive way and parking on Wyman.
UnparsedAddress: 711 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, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,303
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2431840S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
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