219 Chestnut St

Newton, MA 02465

$4,350,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
7,814 Sq. Ft.
$557 / Sq. Ft.
7,814
Sq. Ft.
$557
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled on 2.3 magnificent acres in the heart of West Newton Hill, one of the area's most majestic estates has come to market. This stately Colonial Revival brick home offers many possibilities to restore in a sought after and coveted location. Upon arriving, guests are welcomed by a formidable circular driveway and extensive grounds. The outdoor space is great for entertaining that boasts a spectacular terrace, back patio, tennis court and detached accessory apartment. Enter into a grand, light-filled...Nestled on 2.3 magnificent acres in the heart of West Newton Hill, one of the area's most majestic estates has come to market. This stately Colonial Revival brick home offers many possibilities to restore in a sought after and coveted location. Upon arriving, guests are welcomed by a formidable circular driveway and extensive grounds. The outdoor space is great for entertaining that boasts a spectacular terrace, back patio, tennis court and detached accessory apartment. Enter into a grand, light-filled foyer with splendid domed ceiling and a floor plan for gracious entertaining. The estate has the possibility to subdivide and build several homes. Showings by appointment. Our drone video beautifully shows the property from above.
  1. Listed by Craig Hammer • Compass
  2. Listed by Fern Hammer • Compass

Property Details for 219 Chestnut Street

Town
Newton
MLS Area
West Newton
Area
MA-Newton-West Newton, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial Revival
Style
Colonial Revival
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
11
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:26 AM

Property Details for 219 Chestnut Street

StatusSold
MLS #72343167
Days on Market50
Taxes$42,134 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1920
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Craig Hammer; Compass, Fern Hammer

Sold By Hammond Residential Real Estate, Marjorie Gold

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Building Information for 219 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size2.30 AC / 100,345 SF

Payment Calculator

$26,303 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$22,791

Property Taxes

$3,511

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 219 Chestnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 7814.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Pierce
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Day
  • Neighborhood: West Newton Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Marble, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Ceiling - Coffered, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Bathroom, Sun Room, Foyer, Bedroom
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
  • Exterior Features: Guest House, Tennis Court, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Easements
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate, Other
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Work Area, Paved Drive
  • Parking Features: Heated, Work Area
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 476.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 28.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 187.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 225.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 150.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 495.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Marble,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Bidet,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom1 Length: 15.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 33.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 420.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 21.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 20.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 368.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 23.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 651.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 31.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Water in master bath and en-suite bath in 2nd floor bedrooms is shut off,plumbing is broken. Detached apartment is not habitable. One of the garage spaces was converted to another room. Could be easily reverted back to a garage space. Agent is related to the seller.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:32 B:031 L:0014,688095
  • Assessments: $3,894,100
  • Book: 15772
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
  • Frontage: 310.00
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 219 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2018

Expired

MLS PIN #72425810

$3,900,000—
Nov 9, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72425810

$3,900,000—
Oct 29, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72343167

$4,350,000—
Jun 29, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72343167

—
Jun 29, 2018

Canceled

MLS PIN #72343169

$5,800,000—
Jun 10, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72343167

$5,800,000—
Jun 10, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72343169

$5,800,000—
Jun 8, 2018

Expired

MLS PIN #72190499

$5,800,000—
Jun 8, 2018

Expired

MLS PIN #72190385

$5,800,000—
Jun 28, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72190499

$6,900,000—
Jun 28, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72190385

$6,900,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2018

Expired

MLS PIN #72425810

$3,900,000
11/09/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72425810

$3,900,000
10/29/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72343167

$4,350,000
06/29/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72343167

—
06/29/2018

Canceled

MLS PIN #72343169

$5,800,000
06/10/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72343167

$5,800,000
06/10/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72343169

$5,800,000
06/08/2018

Expired

MLS PIN #72190499

$5,800,000
06/08/2018

Expired

MLS PIN #72190385

$5,800,000
06/28/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72190499

$6,900,000
06/28/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72190385

$6,900,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 219 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,817,800Additions$4,905,100Total$6,722,900
Tax Record2025$65,884 ($5,490 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt7,719 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,719 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt3,366 SqFtStories2Lot Size69,837 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:32 B:031 L:0014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 219 Chestnut Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Peirce Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Clearway School
Private6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Craig Hammer; Compass, Fern Hammer

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