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ActiveSingle Family Residence

575 Chestnut Street

Waban, Newton, MA 02468

$1,698,000
Beds
3
Baths
3
Area
2,771 sq ft
Year built
1920
List price / sq ft
$613

Property Overview

Waban! Nestled in a highly desirable and exceptionally convenient neighborhood, this gracious Colonial offers timeless character, generous living spaces and wonderful versatility on approximately one-third of an acre. A tiled vestibule framed by full-length sidelights provides a welcoming introduction to the home. The inviting interior features well-proportioned rooms and a spacious eat-in kitchen with a substantial center island and cooktop, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Three generously sized bedrooms include a lovely primary suite featuring a walk-in closet illuminated by two expansive windows and an en suite bath with a classic clawfoot tub, separate shower, double sinks and charming arched windows. An exceptional feature of this home is the flexibility of the home office which offers a separate waiting area with built-in bookshelves and its own private entrance—an ideal arrangement for working from home, meeting with clients or creating a private professional space. Set on a beautiful 13,537 square foot lot, the property offers a wonderful combination of indoor comfort and outdoor space in one of Newton’s most sought-after villages. Enjoy close proximity to Waban Square with its shops, restaurants, neighborhood amenities, Angier Elementary as well as the school bus pick up and drop off for Brown and NSHS. Near Cold Spring Park, Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and the Riverside D Line for convenient access into Boston. Commuting by car? Route 9, the Mass Pike and Route 95 are quite close! A special opportunity to enjoy classic Colonial architecture, flexible living and an outstanding location!

Listing Information

Property TypeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
MLS #73579711
List Price$1,698,000
List Price / Sq Ft$613
Year Built1920
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
Living Area2,771 sq ft
Property Taxes$15,194 / year · tax year 2026
City / TownNewton
StateMA
Zip Code02468
NeighborhoodWaban
At a glance

Features & amenities

Interior & appliances

  • Interior features: Entrance Foyer · Den · Home Office-Separate Entry · Bonus Room
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater · Oven · Dishwasher · Disposal · Microwave · Refrigerator · Range Hood · Cooktop
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry: In Basement
  • Fireplace: 1

Structure

  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Basement: Full · Partially Finished · Walk-Out Access · Interior Entry · Garage Access · Radon Remediation System
  • Rooms: 9
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Frame

Systems & utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Water source: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & outdoors

  • Exterior features: Patio · Rain Gutters
  • Parking: Attached · Paved Drive · Off Street · Driveway · Paved
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Garage spaces: 1
  • Waterfront features: Lake/Pond · 1 to 2 Mile To Beach · Beach Ownership(Public)

Community

  • Community features: Public Transportation · Shopping · Pool · Tennis Court(s) · Park · Walk/Jog Trails · Medical Facility · Bike Path · Conservation Area · Highway Access · House of Worship · Private School · Public School · T-Station · University · Sidewalks

Property Timeline

DateEventPriceChangePrice per sq ft
Listed$1,698,000—$613/sq ft

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