Waban! Sensational and Crisp home renovated 10 years ago. 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial exuding warmth, charm & sophistication! Terrific open layout w/ a kitchen to cook in to your heart's content. Creme cabinetry, earth tone granite, Crema Marfil subway tile back splash, beautiful island. Glass doors in the dining room lead to an exquisite patio & fenced backyard. 1st floor family room /office. MBR w/walk in closet & gorgeous bath. 1/2 mile to Waban Center, 'T', Angier Elementary and Windsor Club. Offers, if any, are due on Monday April 8th by 5:00 pm. Sellers reserve all rights to accept an offer prior to the deadline.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
7,442 sq ftLot Size
$892Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Marjorie Kern• Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty
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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
16
3 MoM
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Sale history for 872 Chestnut St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72475253
Jun 17, 2019
Sold
$1,272,500
$612/sq ft
Apr 8, 2019
Pending
—
Apr 3, 2019
Listed
$1,185,000
$570/sq ft
MLS PIN #71799803
May 12, 2015
Sold
$1,100,000
$529/sq ft
Mar 17, 2015
Pending
—
Mar 11, 2015
Listed
$975,000
$469/sq ft
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Waban! Sensational and Crisp! 2008-2009 Renovated 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial exuding warmth, charm & sophistication! Terrific open layout w/ a kitchen to cook in to your heart's content. Creme cabinetry, earth tone granite, Crema Marfil subway tile back splash, beautiful island. Glass doors in the dining room lead to an exquisite patio & fenced backyard. 1st foor family room /office. MBR w/walk in closet & gorgeous bath. 1/2 mile to Waban Center, 'T', Angier Elementary (under construction) and Windsor Club.
MLS PIN #71186349
Jun 23, 2011
Sold
$875,000
$421/sq ft
Feb 18, 2011
Contingent
—
Feb 9, 2011
Listed
$875,000
$421/sq ft
Waban! Sensational! Renovated 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial exuding warmth, charm & sophistication! Terrific open layout w/ a kitchen to cook in to your heart's content. Creme cabinetry, earth tone granite, Crema Marfil subway tile backsplash, beautiful island. Glass doors in the dining room lead to an exquisite patio & fenced backyard. 1st flr family room /office. MBR w/walk in closet & gorg. bath. 1/2 mile to Waban Center, 'T', Angier & Windsor Club.
Public Records
Sep 5, 2008
Sold
$825,000
$397/sq ft
MLS PIN #70767644
Sep 4, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Sep 4, 2008
Sold
$825,000
$397/sq ft
Jul 10, 2008
Contingent
—
May 27, 2008
Listed
$849,000
$408/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 19, 2007
Sold
$570,000
$274/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,218 (+3.5%)
$1,199,100 + $681,000
$1,880,100
2025
$17,601 (+27.7%)
$1,142,000 + $654,000
$1,796,000
2024
$13,782 (+4.6%)
$1,108,700 + $303,400
$1,412,100
2023
$13,170 (+4.5%)
$847,500 + $446,200
$1,293,700
2022
$12,602 (+3.6%)
$784,700 + $413,200
$1,197,900
2021
$12,160 (+3.1%)
$740,300 + $389,800
$1,130,100
2020
$11,798 (+2.9%)
$740,300 + $389,800
$1,130,100
2019
$11,466 (+4.5%)
$718,700 + $378,500
$1,097,200
2018
$10,974 (+3.1%)
$652,400 + $361,800
$1,014,200
2017
$10,640 (+4.6%)
$615,500 + $341,300
$956,800
2016
$10,176 (+4.9%)
$575,200 + $319,000
$894,200
2015
$9,702 (+0.6%)
$537,600 + $298,100
$835,700
2014
$9,641 (+5.5%)
$495,000 + $300,500
$795,500
2013
$9,140 (+2.9%)
$495,000 + $300,500
$795,500
2012
$8,886 (+15.2%)
$495,000 + $300,500
$795,500
2011
$7,716 (+2.6%)
$499,400 + $208,500
$707,900
2010
$7,519 (+21.8%)
$509,600 + $212,700
$722,300
2009
$6,175
$520,000 + $100,000
$620,000
Tax history for 872 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,218 (+3.5%)
$1,199,100 + $681,000
$1,880,100
2025
$17,601 (+27.7%)
$1,142,000 + $654,000
$1,796,000
2024
$13,782 (+4.6%)
$1,108,700 + $303,400
$1,412,100
2023
$13,170 (+4.5%)
$847,500 + $446,200
$1,293,700
2022
$12,602 (+3.6%)
$784,700 + $413,200
$1,197,900
2021
$12,160 (+3.1%)
$740,300 + $389,800
$1,130,100
2020
$11,798 (+2.9%)
$740,300 + $389,800
$1,130,100
2019
$11,466 (+4.5%)
$718,700 + $378,500
$1,097,200
2018
$10,974 (+3.1%)
$652,400 + $361,800
$1,014,200
2017
$10,640 (+4.6%)
$615,500 + $341,300
$956,800
2016
$10,176 (+4.9%)
$575,200 + $319,000
$894,200
2015
$9,702 (+0.6%)
$537,600 + $298,100
$835,700
2014
$9,641 (+5.5%)
$495,000 + $300,500
$795,500
2013
$9,140 (+2.9%)
$495,000 + $300,500
$795,500
2012
$8,886 (+15.2%)
$495,000 + $300,500
$795,500
2011
$7,716 (+2.6%)
$499,400 + $208,500
$707,900
2010
$7,519 (+21.8%)
$509,600 + $212,700
$722,300
2009
$6,175
$520,000 + $100,000
$620,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,860
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2549312S
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Near Oliver
UnparsedAddress: 872 Chestnut Street, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,860
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2549312S
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 • 0.6mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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