61 Chester Street

Newton, MA 02461

$1,775,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
4,427 Sq. Ft.
$401 / Sq. Ft.
4,427
Sq. Ft.
$401
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This gracious Victorian in the heart of Newton Highlands, is brimming w/ timeless charm & awaits your personal touch. The home boasts stunning hardwood floors, high ceilings & intricate details throughout. The first floor greets you w/ a magnificent foyer, living room & dining room featuring bay windows, pocket doors & two fireplaces; kitchen w/two pantries, mudroom & half-bath. On the second floor, you’ll find a primary bedroom w/ fireplace, three additional bedrooms & a full family bath. The third...This gracious Victorian in the heart of Newton Highlands, is brimming w/ timeless charm & awaits your personal touch. The home boasts stunning hardwood floors, high ceilings & intricate details throughout. The first floor greets you w/ a magnificent foyer, living room & dining room featuring bay windows, pocket doors & two fireplaces; kitchen w/two pantries, mudroom & half-bath. On the second floor, you’ll find a primary bedroom w/ fireplace, three additional bedrooms & a full family bath. The third floor offers two more bedrooms, full bath & large unfinished space perfect for expansion. The basement, w/ its high ceilings, presents an opportunity for conversion into a finished living area. Outside, enjoy a beautiful private yard w/ deck, lush plantings & two-car garage. This ideal location is just moments from Crystal Lake, the T, & Village w/ shops, restaurants, playground & community center. This special property is waiting for restoration to bring it back to its full glory!

Listing Agents

  1. Linda Brennan

    Linda Brennan

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    linda.brennan@compass.com

    P: (617)-840-3247

  2. Chris Lee

    Chris Lee

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 61 Chester Street

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 10/10/2024 04:17 PM

Property Details for 61 Chester Street

StatusSold
MLS #73280690
Days on Market15
Taxes$11,539 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1890
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

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Building Information for 61 Chester Street

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,750 SF

Property Information for 61 Chester Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4427.0
  • Color: Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Zervas
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Bedroom, Mud Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 694484
  • Assessments: $1,182,300
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 61 Chester Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 61 Chester Street

Taxable ValueLand$954,800Additions$227,500Total$1,182,300
Tax Record2024$11,539 ($962 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,456 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,456 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,204 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:52 B:003 L:0011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 61 Chester 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 - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Zervas Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 6

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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