712 Chestnut St is a 2,883 square foot house on a 0.45 acre lot with 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 01, 1988 for $230,000. Based on Redfin's Waban data, we estimate the home's value is $1,699,481.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$589Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,699,481
$1.5M since sold in May 1988$49K since August
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This home's estimate is 28% lower than the average sale price ($2.36M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Feb 6, 2023 • Final
Electrical permit application
Renovate the bathrooms on the second and third floors.
Bathroom
Feb 3, 2023 • Final
Plumbing permit application
Plumbing
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,455
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Victorian
Construction Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,883
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,955
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,455
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 19,602
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.45
Zoning Code: SR2
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,883
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3419306S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
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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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