5 Chestnut St

4,726 Sq. Ft.
$344 / Sq. Ft.
4,726
Sq. Ft.
$344
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This historically renowned home welcomes you w/ charming foyer that seamlessly transitions into living room w/ built-in shelving and a dining room featuring a fireplace and an exquisite chandelier for ambiance. The state-of-the-art cherry kitchen w/ spacious island, Wolf range, Sub-Zero fridge, warming drawer and wine fridge is a culinary dream. On this level, a laundry/mudroom w/ a full bath, family room graced w/ a grand beamed ceiling. Special bonus room w/ half bath can be a potential au pair,...This historically renowned home welcomes you w/ charming foyer that seamlessly transitions into living room w/ built-in shelving and a dining room featuring a fireplace and an exquisite chandelier for ambiance. The state-of-the-art cherry kitchen w/ spacious island, Wolf range, Sub-Zero fridge, warming drawer and wine fridge is a culinary dream. On this level, a laundry/mudroom w/ a full bath, family room graced w/ a grand beamed ceiling. Special bonus room w/ half bath can be a potential au pair, bedroom or home office, and an additional home office space. The second floor offers an en suite w/ a walkthrough dressing room adorned w/ built-ins, master bath complete w/ soaking tub and radiant flooring, and three additional beds sharing a full bath. The third floor provides two beds and a sitting room. The unfinished basement features historic wine cellar. Property features a heated driveway, new heating system from 2022, and a beautifully landscaped English garden. Short walk to train.
  1. Listed by Andersen Group Realty • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
  2. Listed by Sven Andersen • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Property Details for 5 Chestnut Street

Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 11/17/2023 01:49 PM

Property Details for 5 Chestnut Street

StatusSold
MLS #73170054
Days on Market19
Taxes$12,488 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1870
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Andersen Group Realty; Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Sven Andersen

Sold By Compass, The Petrowsky Jones Group; Compass, John Petrowsky

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Building Information for 5 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1870Building Size-Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,510 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,961 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,920

Property Taxes

$1,041

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5 Chestnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4726.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Lincoln
  • High School: Melrose High
  • Middle School: Veterans
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Second Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Walk-in Storage, Bonus Room, Home Office, Bathroom, Wine Cellar, Bedroom, Mud Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Lighting - Sconce,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Lighting - Pendant,Archway,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Storage,Wine Chiller
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Room Office Level: Main
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: 1 bedroom on 2nd floor does not have a closet.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0C5 P:0000124,653707
  • Assessments: $1,198,500
  • Book: 41109
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Property History for 5 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 17, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73170054

$1,625,000—
Nov 1, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73170054

—
Oct 17, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73170054

—
Oct 13, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73170054

$1,349,000—
Oct 3, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #127810927

$737,500

+22.5% / yr

Oct 3, 2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30747589

$737,500—
Jul 25, 2003

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30747589

—
Jul 25, 2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30747589

—
Jul 21, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30747589

$737,500—
Jun 30, 2003

Expired

MLS PIN #30705951

$769,900—
Apr 3, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30705951

$789,900—
Jan 2, 1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87986376

$230,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/17/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73170054

$1,625,000
11/01/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73170054

—
10/17/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73170054

—
10/13/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73170054

$1,349,000
10/03/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #127810927

$737,500

+22.5% / yr

10/03/2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30747589

$737,500
07/25/2003

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30747589

—
07/25/2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30747589

—
07/21/2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30747589

$737,500
06/30/2003

Expired

MLS PIN #30705951

$769,900
04/03/2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30705951

$789,900
01/02/1998

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87986376

$230,000

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Public Records for 5 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$522,400Additions$1,045,100Total$1,567,500
Tax Record2025$15,518 ($1,293 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3Total Finished SqFt4,299 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,299 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,596 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,510 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1870ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0C5 P:0000124Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5 Chestnut Street

This home is within Melrose School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hoover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Winthrop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Andersen Group Realty; Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Sven Andersen

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