When you step out on to this amazing private back yard you'll feel you are somewhere in the country,not in the center of the City.The home is a charming Side Entrance colonial w/a lot of character and charm. Beautiful natural woodwork, architectural details,high ceilings & hardwood floors. It has a wonderful open feel with 1st floor family room & large 4 season sunroom off the eat-in kitchen. Second floor has 3 bedrooms & office/nursery w/access to a walk-up attic. Fabulous expansion potential!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$741Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Gina Romm• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Bought with Beth Petrone• Hammond Residential R. E.
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Market trends in 02468, MA
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
102.0%
0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$2.3M
$520 MoM
Avg. days on market
26d
7 days MoM
Recently sold homes
26
3 MoM
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Charming older home with beautiful large backyard. Large attic space could be refinished with dormer for extra living space. Kitchen, bathrooms and windows could use updating. High ceilings. Family room and winterized porch off of kitchen give extra...
living space. Small 1 car garage and located on busy street.
15 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 892 Chestnut St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #71275257
Dec 14, 2011
Sold
$555,000
$293/sq ft
Oct 23, 2011
Contingent
—
Oct 10, 2011
Price Changed
$598,000
$316/sq ft
Sep 14, 2011
Price Changed
$619,000
$327/sq ft
Aug 15, 2011
Listed
$650,000
$344/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,413 (+3.8%)
$1,281,000
2025
$11,956 (+3.4%)
2024
$11,561 (+19.0%)
2023
$9,713 (+4.5%)
$937,500 + $16,600
$954,100
2022
$9,293 (+3.6%)
$868,100 + $15,300
$883,400
2021
$8,967 (+3.1%)
$819,000 + $14,400
$833,400
2020
$8,701 (+2.9%)
$819,000 + $14,400
$833,400
2019
$8,455 (+4.9%)
$795,100 + $14,000
$809,100
2018
$8,062 (+3.1%)
$717,500 + $27,600
$745,100
2017
$7,816 (+4.5%)
$676,900 + $26,000
$702,900
2016
$7,476 (+4.9%)
$632,600 + $24,300
$656,900
2015
$7,127
$591,200 + $22,700
$613,900
2014
$7,130 (+5.5%)
$543,800 + $44,500
$588,300
2013
$6,760 (+2.9%)
$543,800 + $44,500
$588,300
2012
$6,571 (+1.9%)
$543,800 + $44,500
$588,300
2011
$6,446 (+3.8%)
$545,900 + $45,500
$591,400
2010
$6,210 (+2.4%)
$557,000 + $39,500
$596,500
2009
$6,063
$568,400 + $40,300
$608,700
Tax history for 892 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,413 (+3.8%)
$1,281,000
2025
$11,956 (+3.4%)
2024
$11,561 (+19.0%)
2023
$9,713 (+4.5%)
$937,500 + $16,600
$954,100
2022
$9,293 (+3.6%)
$868,100 + $15,300
$883,400
2021
$8,967 (+3.1%)
$819,000 + $14,400
$833,400
2020
$8,701 (+2.9%)
$819,000 + $14,400
$833,400
2019
$8,455 (+4.9%)
$795,100 + $14,000
$809,100
2018
$8,062 (+3.1%)
$717,500 + $27,600
$745,100
2017
$7,816 (+4.5%)
$676,900 + $26,000
$702,900
2016
$7,476 (+4.9%)
$632,600 + $24,300
$656,900
2015
$7,127
$591,200 + $22,700
$613,900
2014
$7,130 (+5.5%)
$543,800 + $44,500
$588,300
2013
$6,760 (+2.9%)
$543,800 + $44,500
$588,300
2012
$6,571 (+1.9%)
$543,800 + $44,500
$588,300
2011
$6,446 (+3.8%)
$545,900 + $45,500
$591,400
2010
$6,210 (+2.4%)
$557,000 + $39,500
$596,500
2009
$6,063
$568,400 + $40,300
$608,700
*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
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,677
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3772803S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Other, Fireplace
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Between Oliver Road and Anita Circle
UnparsedAddress: 892 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,677
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3772803S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
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
Local insights from Redfin agents
Comprising 13 distinct 'villages,' Newton remains a fiercely competitive Seller's market. With restrictive zoning, multiple T stops, and a suburban setting near Boston, this highly desirable, built-out city lacks new buildable land, ensuring new...