
829 Chestnut Newton — Photo 1 of 36
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
SqFt
4,424
Style
Single Family
Built
1910
Well-maintained center colonial home with a wonderful yard located in a prime Waban (Newton) neighborhood. Light-filled first floor with a Great Room and fireplace (gas), dining room, living room with fireplace (electric), study, and powder room. An updated eat-in kitchen completes the first floor. The primary bedroom on the second floor is expansive with an en-suite updated full bathroom. The second floor includes another full bathroom with two additional bedrooms. The third floor has ample ceiling height, a full bathroom and two additional bedrooms. There is central air conditioning throughout the home and a finished lower level with three bonus rooms, a sauna, full bathroom, and a laundry area with sink. The lower level provides easy access to the large backyard. The home is approximately .7 miles to the quaint Waban Village where you'll find the Waban Library, Waban shops, and the Green Line T stop (train) to the Longwood Medical Center and downtown Boston.
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Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Newton, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Gas Water Heater • Oven • Dishwasher • Disposal • Microwave • Range • Refrigerator • Freezer • Washer • Dryer • Wine Refrigerator
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails
Geography
Floorplan Breakdown
Structural Layout
Living Room
Lvl First13 x 17
Flooring - Wood
Dining Room
Lvl First11 x 14
Flooring - Wood
Kitchen
Lvl First20 x 18
Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wine Chiller, Gas Stove
Family Room
Lvl First19 x 19
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood
Primary Bedroom
Lvl Second13 x 16
Bathroom - 3/4, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Marble, Double Vanity
Bedroom 2
Lvl Second9 x 19
Bedroom 3
Lvl Second11 x 11
Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 4
Lvl Third13 x 19
Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 5
Lvl Third11 x 16
Flooring - Wood
Bathroom 1
Lvl Second8 x 17
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Bidet, Double Vanity
Bathroom 2
Lvl Second9 x 8
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded
Bathroom 3
Lvl Third6 x 6
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Population
5,773
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$250K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
3.6%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Middlesex County
2,698 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+3% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,713 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 4,424 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 15,000 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Lisa Keshet
Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS® Number: 73577097
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