OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2017 for $1M

$1,670,442

•

2,142

sq ft

897 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468

About this home

OPEN HOUSE 8/5 CANCELLED! Don't miss this classic center hall Colonial in wonderful Waban. Throughout this lovely home is beautiful woodwork, including wainscoting along the hallway and stairway as well as in the Dining Room. The Living Room includes a fireplace and opens to a Sun Room. The remodeled kitchen accesses the large deck. Upstairs is a Master Suite and three additional bedrooms. The lower level has been recently finished to house a playroom. This property comes with a two-car garage and is conveniently located for easy highway and Village access - a great house in a very desirable part of Newton.

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

10,000 sq ftLot Size

$780Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ilene Solomon • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Bought with Merlin Rosenblatt • Bushari Group Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72177966

Redfin Estimate

$1,670,442

$670K since sold in September 2017$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 7% higher than the average sale price ($1.56M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,495,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,631 sq ft
5 Summer St, Newton, MA 02464
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,825,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,790 sq ft
28 York Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$1,299,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths1,936 sq ft
66 Linden St, Newton, MA 02464
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,305,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,076 sq ft
26 Circuit Ave, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,335,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,332 sq ft
320 Quinobequin Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,110,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,780 sq ft
82 Allen Ave, Waban, MA 02468

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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

98.2%

2.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$335K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

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Sale history for 897 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,305 (+3.8%)

$1,273,300 + $99,800

$1,373,100

2025

$12,815 (+3.4%)

$1,212,700 + $95,000

$1,307,700

2024

$12,391 (+4.4%)

$1,177,400 + $92,200

$1,269,600

2023

$11,870 (+4.5%)

$908,000 + $258,000

$1,166,000

2022

$11,357 (+3.6%)

$840,700 + $238,900

$1,079,600

2021

$10,959 (+3.1%)

$793,100 + $225,400

$1,018,500

2020

$10,633 (+2.9%)

$793,100 + $225,400

$1,018,500

2019

$10,333 (+3.8%)

$770,000 + $218,800

$988,800

2018

$9,955 (+3.1%)

$698,900 + $221,200

$920,100

2017

$9,652 (+4.6%)

$659,300 + $208,700

$868,000

2016

$9,231 (+5.6%)

$616,200 + $195,000

$811,200

2015

$8,739

$575,900 + $176,800

$752,700

2014

$8,739 (+5.5%)

$530,600 + $190,400

$721,000

2013

$8,284 (+2.9%)

$530,600 + $190,400

$721,000

2012

$8,054 (+2.4%)

$530,600 + $190,400

$721,000

2011

$7,869 (+2.6%)

$535,500 + $186,400

$721,900

2010

$7,668 (+2.4%)

$546,400 + $190,200

$736,600

2009

$7,486

$557,600 + $194,000

$751,600

Tax history for 897 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,305 (+3.8%)

$1,273,300 + $99,800

$1,373,100

2025

$12,815 (+3.4%)

$1,212,700 + $95,000

$1,307,700

2024

$12,391 (+4.4%)

$1,177,400 + $92,200

$1,269,600

2023

$11,870 (+4.5%)

$908,000 + $258,000

$1,166,000

2022

$11,357 (+3.6%)

$840,700 + $238,900

$1,079,600

2021

$10,959 (+3.1%)

$793,100 + $225,400

$1,018,500

2020

$10,633 (+2.9%)

$793,100 + $225,400

$1,018,500

2019

$10,333 (+3.8%)

$770,000 + $218,800

$988,800

2018

$9,955 (+3.1%)

$698,900 + $221,200

$920,100

2017

$9,652 (+4.6%)

$659,300 + $208,700

$868,000

2016

$9,231 (+5.6%)

$616,200 + $195,000

$811,200

2015

$8,739

$575,900 + $176,800

$752,700

2014

$8,739 (+5.5%)

$530,600 + $190,400

$721,000

2013

$8,284 (+2.9%)

$530,600 + $190,400

$721,000

2012

$8,054 (+2.4%)

$530,600 + $190,400

$721,000

2011

$7,869 (+2.6%)

$535,500 + $186,400

$721,900

2010

$7,668 (+2.4%)

$546,400 + $190,200

$736,600

2009

$7,486

$557,600 + $194,000

$751,600

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,000

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,142

Year built

1910

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2217454S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Feb 24, 2018.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 13
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

Family Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 10
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Finished, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Closet, Wainscoting, Entrance Foyer, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,142
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Balcony

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,652
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Chestnut Street near Route 9
UnparsedAddress: 897 Chestnut St, Newton MA 02468

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,142
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 7
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2217454S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 24, 2018

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

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

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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, 14 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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Historical weather

Waban, MA • 02468

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.59M – $1.92M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
898 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1954 Sq. Ft.	$1,503,796
898 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2223 Sq. Ft.	$1,784,573

Address	Redfin Estimate
888 Chestnut Street #886, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2422 Sq. Ft.	—
902 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1175 Sq. Ft.	$1,501,553

Address	Redfin Estimate
892 Chestnut Street, Waban, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1891 Sq. Ft.	$1,396,486
908 Chestnut Street #1, Waban, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1761 Sq. Ft.	$1,227,490

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