WABAN. Potential abounds in this classic, sun-filled Tudor-style residence in the sought-after Angier Elementary School district. Lovingly maintained by the same owners for over thirty years, this two-story home has plentiful unfinished space in the walk-out basement and walk-up attic. The foyer has a beautiful wooden staircase and two coat closets . The front-to-back living room contains a fireplace and built-in bookshelves, as well as a sliding glass door to the expansive deck overlooking the generously-sized landscaped backyard. The living room opens onto a den/sunroom, then leads to the heated four-season solarium. A dining room, eat-in kitchen, and half-bathroom complete the main level. The second level features a master bedroom with a walk-in closet, two other bedrooms, full bathroom, linen closet, and office/nursery with access to the walk-up attic. Close to Waban Center, the MBTA Green Line, and Routes 9 and 128, this property is an ideal commuting location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
9,207 sq ftLot Size
$708Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Amy Weed• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Bought with Jeffrey Korzon• Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Interior Features: Attic Access, Den, Nursery, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,142
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,878
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off Beacon
UnparsedAddress: 786 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,352
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2622459S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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