653 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468
OFF MARKET

653 Chestnut St
Newton, MA 02468

Waban
  • 5 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,788 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

$2,109,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,309/mo*
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$2,109,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,309/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,788 sqft
(on 0.28 acres)

Local Information

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Description

PRICE REDUCTION! Rare Opportunity to own Large TUDOR home in a desirable neighborhood in Newton. Minutes from Waban Village with all it has to offer. First floor has welcoming large living room, natural sun light windows, and fireplace. The kitchen is spacious & there is a formal dining room and dramatic stair case leading to the second floor with four large bedrooms, a full bath, substantial sun filled windows and a large closet for storage. Third floor has a sizable attic room and bedroom. The basement is partially finished and there is a detached garage. Walking distance to train station, and public transportation. Convenient location, close to major roads and 128.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from May 23, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
177 days ago

Home Details for 653 Chestnut St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: PartialNumber of Rooms: 10
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2788 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric OvenAppliances: Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 Volts
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, PatioExterior: Porch, PatioFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 8No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 10Parking: Detached,Paved Drive,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Tudor
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 695704

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,350,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Mar 20 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Newton
School Information
Elementary School: AngierJr High / Middle School: Brown MiddieHigh School: Newton South

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2788 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Offer

Contingencies: Attorney Review

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73076080

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingHighway AccessPublic SchoolT-Station
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Janet Ghazzi, (617) 669-4374
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, (617) 969-2447
Bought with: Biao Gao, (617) 230-2220, eXp Realty, (888) 854-7493
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73076080

Price History for 653 Chestnut St

DatePriceEventSource
05/19/2023$1,425,000Sold
MLS PIN #73076080
03/08/2023$1,350,000ContingentMLS PIN #73076080
03/02/2023$1,350,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #73076080
02/03/2023$1,499,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73076080
11/30/2000$655,000Sold
N/A
05/30/2000$690,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Newton

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.42M
$26.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.8%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$585
$11MoM
Available listings
304
52MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$14,118
Assessment$1,440,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 653 Chestnut St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
513 Chestnut St, Newton, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,975,000
12/02/25
5
3.5
2,821
77 Larchmont Ave, Newton, MA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,925,000
06/27/25
5
2.5
2,596
80 Pine Ridge Rd, Newton, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$2,445,000
01/02/26
5
4.5
4,183
69 Karen Rd, Newton, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,153,000
05/28/26
3
2.5
2,197
116 Winslow Rd, Newton, MA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$1,668,000
06/01/26
4
2.5
2,439
787 Chestnut St, Newton, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,740,000
08/14/25
4
2.5
2,520
45 Plainfield St, Newton, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$2,955,000
06/23/25
4
3.5
4,413
54 Oakvale Rd, Newton, MA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$2,535,000
04/30/26
4
2.5
3,641
121 Dorset Rd, Newton, MA
0.59
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
11/14/25
5
3
2,922
5 Evelyn Rd, Newton, MA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,850,000
06/01/26
4
2.5
3,375

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Neighborhood Overview

Waban
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What Locals Say about Waban

At least 18 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say car is needed

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say it's quiet

  • 70 % Say there are community events

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

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  • Bsprint653
    "Close to public transportation, Waban center, and Boston. Living here is very nice and safe. Never have to lock our doors."
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  • Laurafreid
    "It is aSafe neighborhood with a lot of green space and walking trails. Easy access to Boston via the Green line. Excellent public school."
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    "I am a professional working in Boston. This is close to Boston yet suburban-like. The community members are very involved in environmental issues and in keeping their properties up neat and clean."
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653 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02468 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,788 sqft single-family home built in 1900. 653 Chestnut St is located in Waban, Newton. This property is not currently available for sale. 653 Chestnut St was last sold on May 19, 2023 for $1,425,000 (6% higher than the asking price of $1,350,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 653 Chestnut St is $2,109,700.