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#73365942, Michael Lord, Listing Office: Capital Realty Group
$3,499,000 List price
479 Chestnut St Newton, MA 02468
6 beds
4 full, 2 partial
5,200 sqft
0.4 acres
$673 / sqft
House
Property details
About 479 Chestnut St
Large thoughtfully designed and tastefully manicured Tudor. Beautifully unique and private corner lot fronting on Chestnut Street/Caroline Park, between Beacon and Commonwealth. Vaulted step-in living room centered around a 4’ X 5’ fireplace, oak paneling overlooking the Braeburn CC with the best sunset, up the fairways.Large birch paneled dining room with serving access to a large contiguous kitchen, with built-in dining area, and appropriately large appliances. A “family room” and a three-season sunroom/porch rounds out the first floor.There are two second floor bedroom areas with 6 total bdrms., 3 full ensuite bathrooms. The second bdrm. area has two “in-law”/“Nanny” bdrms.The basement is mostly finished with a “playroom” with a pool table and fireplace, laundry room, and half-bath.The yard is spacious and tastefully landscaped. Perfect for a cookout or to just play with the kids. The lot has only one neighboring property of similar grandeur.Truly one-of-a-kind property.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Radiant
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size5,200 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.38 Acres
Year built1930
ParkingAttached, Storage, Paved
MLS #73333519
Attached garage2 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Storage, Paved
- Exterior: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
- Architectural Style: Tudor
- Heating: Central, Radiant
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $3,499,000
- Price/SqFt: $672
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: Chestnut Street is located between Commonwealth Ave & Beacon Street. Driveway on Caroline Park.
- Year Built: 1930
- Living Area: 5,200 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.38 Acres
- MLS Number: 73333519
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Amo Realty - Boston City Properties
- Office Phone: (617) 247-1933
- Listing Agent: John Brainard
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Nearby schools
7
Zervas Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•30 Beethoven Ave
9
Angier Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•1697 Beacon St
7
Peirce Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•170 Temple St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $95,313. Most Newton, MA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
31%
<35k
21%
35k-100k
24%
100k-200k
24%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
44%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
25%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
11%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
27%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bonefish Grill
California Pizza Kitchen
Cracker Barrel
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
BMW
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Talk/Personality
Soft Adult Contemporary
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Frequently asked questions
About 479 Chestnut St
The listing price of 479 Chestnut St property is $3,499,000.
The property 479 Chestnut St is a house located in Newton, Massachusetts, 02468.
Active Listing: 479 Chestnut St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 479 Chestnut St are: Zervas Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Angier Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Peirce Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), F. A. Day Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Oak Hill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Charles E. Brown Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Newton North High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Newton South High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Needham High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
The property at 479 Chestnut St has 6 bedrooms and 4 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 479 Chestnut St is 5,200 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 479 Chestnut St is 1930.
This home is located at 479 Chestnut St in Newton, MA and zip code 02468 in the Waban neighborhood. This 5,200 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.38 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,499,000.
In April 2025 more than 29 listings in Newton, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 2 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 27 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Newton, MA increased by 29.5% between March and April 2025. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 32 days, the median list price was $1,502,556.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.