Off market jan 2010 for $940K

$1,918,051

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,197/mo

•

2,978

sq ft

887 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468

About this home

Stunning and classic details grace this beautifully renovated brick colonial. An ideal floorplan includes gorgeous custom kitchen, family room, office, finished third and lower levels plus a expansive mahogony deck off the kitchen and family room. Fenced-in grounds finish this fabulous home. Updates include: speaker system, wiring, windows, plumbing, a/c, kit and baths, lower level, floors redone, painted inside and out! Near Waban Square and T.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

9,900 sq ftLot Size

$644Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Marjorie Kern • Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Marjorie Kern • Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #70995703

Redfin Estimate

$1,918,051

$978K since sold in January 2010$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 4.5% lower than the average sale price ($2.01M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,450,000
A
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SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,879,500
B
6 beds3 baths2,993 sq ft
26 Hillside Rd, Newton Highlands, MA 02461
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,825,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,790 sq ft
28 York Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$2,289,500
D
5 beds4.5 baths3,947 sq ft
86 Waban Ave, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,110,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,780 sq ft
82 Allen Ave, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,495,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,631 sq ft
5 Summer St, Newton, MA 02464

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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

3 MoM

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Sale history for 887 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70995703

Jan 15, 2010

Sold

$940,000

$316/sq ft

Nov 29, 2009

Contingent

—

Nov 20, 2009

Price Changed

$975,000

$327/sq ft

Oct 29, 2009

Listed

$999,000

$335/sq ft

MLS PIN #70547404

Jun 21, 2007

Sold

$700,000

$235/sq ft

Jun 19, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jun 19, 2007

Listed

$719,000

$241/sq ft

MLS PIN #70159272

Jul 1, 2005

Sold

$802,500

$269/sq ft

Mar 23, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Mar 17, 2005

Listed

$815,000

$274/sq ft

Public Records

May 19, 2003

Sold

$720,000

$242/sq ft

MLS PIN #30304295

Apr 30, 1999

Sold

$440,000

$148/sq ft

Mar 27, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Mar 25, 1999

Listed

$449,000

$151/sq ft

MLS PIN #30248395

Mar 23, 1999

Sold

$625,000

$210/sq ft

Oct 27, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Aug 8, 1998

Listed

$499,000

$168/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,009 (+3.8%)

$1,271,400 + $380,700

$1,652,100

2025

$15,419 (+3.4%)

$1,210,900 + $362,500

$1,573,400

2024

$14,909 (+3.6%)

$1,175,600 + $352,000

$1,527,600

2023

$14,391 (+4.5%)

$906,400 + $507,300

$1,413,700

2022

$13,771 (+3.6%)

$839,300 + $469,700

$1,309,000

2021

$13,288 (+3.1%)

$791,800 + $443,100

$1,234,900

2020

$12,892 (+2.9%)

$791,800 + $443,100

$1,234,900

2019

$12,529 (+2.3%)

$768,700 + $430,200

$1,198,900

2018

$12,248 (+3.1%)

$697,700 + $434,300

$1,132,000

2017

$11,875 (+4.6%)

$658,200 + $409,700

$1,067,900

2016

$11,357 (+4.9%)

$615,100 + $382,900

$998,000

2015

$10,829 (−0.1%)

$574,900 + $357,800

$932,700

2014

$10,841 (+5.5%)

$529,700 + $364,800

$894,500

2013

$10,278 (+2.9%)

$529,700 + $364,800

$894,500

2012

$9,992 (+3.1%)

$529,700 + $364,800

$894,500

2011

$9,694 (+14.9%)

$534,800 + $354,600

$889,400

2010

$8,439 (−3.0%)

$545,700 + $265,000

$810,700

2009

$8,703

$556,800 + $317,000

$873,800

Tax history for 887 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,009 (+3.8%)

$1,271,400 + $380,700

$1,652,100

2025

$15,419 (+3.4%)

$1,210,900 + $362,500

$1,573,400

2024

$14,909 (+3.6%)

$1,175,600 + $352,000

$1,527,600

2023

$14,391 (+4.5%)

$906,400 + $507,300

$1,413,700

2022

$13,771 (+3.6%)

$839,300 + $469,700

$1,309,000

2021

$13,288 (+3.1%)

$791,800 + $443,100

$1,234,900

2020

$12,892 (+2.9%)

$791,800 + $443,100

$1,234,900

2019

$12,529 (+2.3%)

$768,700 + $430,200

$1,198,900

2018

$12,248 (+3.1%)

$697,700 + $434,300

$1,132,000

2017

$11,875 (+4.6%)

$658,200 + $409,700

$1,067,900

2016

$11,357 (+4.9%)

$615,100 + $382,900

$998,000

2015

$10,829 (−0.1%)

$574,900 + $357,800

$932,700

2014

$10,841 (+5.5%)

$529,700 + $364,800

$894,500

2013

$10,278 (+2.9%)

$529,700 + $364,800

$894,500

2012

$9,992 (+3.1%)

$529,700 + $364,800

$894,500

2011

$9,694 (+14.9%)

$534,800 + $354,600

$889,400

2010

$8,439 (−3.0%)

$545,700 + $265,000

$810,700

2009

$8,703

$556,800 + $317,000

$873,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,900

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,978

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2520970S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Jun 9, 2019.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island

Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office, Bathroom, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,978
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Deck - Wood

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,703.05
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Located southbound on Chestnut between Woodward and Rte 9
UnparsedAddress: 887 Chestnut Street, Newton MA 02468

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,978
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 9,900 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2520970S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Jun 9, 2019

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Fixture Is Negotiable, Washer/Dryer Refrigerator (In Basement) Excluded
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 • 2.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Waban, MA • 02468

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$1.82M – $2.21M

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Data from public records.

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888 Chestnut St Apartment 886, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2422 Sq. Ft.	$1,200,757

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