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61 Chester Street

Newton, MA 02461

6 beds
3 baths
4,427 sqft
9,750 sqft lot
$400 per sqft
1890 build
– on site

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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 courtesy of MLSPIN / Linda Brennan / Compass

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Oct 12, 2024 •

MLS# 73280690 —

The Building

Year Built:

1890
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Victorian
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Porch
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Accessibility Features:

No
Building Area Total:

4427
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Appraiser

Interior

Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Entrance Foyer
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Features:

Dining Room
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4427

Location

Directions:

off Lincoln Street
Latitude:

42.321921
Longitude:

-71.209795

The Property

Parcel Number:

694484
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.22
Lot Size SqFt:

9750
Lot Size Acres:

0.22
Zoning:

Res
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

Beach Front
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

11539
Tax Assessed Value:

1182300

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5 Level:

Third
Bedroom 5 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood

Baths

Total Baths:

2.5
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 3 Level:

Third
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Cooling:

false

Utilities

Utilities:

for Electric Range
Electric:

Fuses
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Electric Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Zervas
Middle Or Junior School:

Oak Hill
High School:

Newton South

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

4
Parking Features:

Detached
Covered Spaces:

2

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Xfinity

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Utility Costs

$400/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/9/24 Oct 9, 2024	Sold	MLSPIN	$1,775,000	-11.2%
9/6/24 Sep 6, 2024	Pending	MLSPIN	$1,999,999
8/22/24 Aug 22, 2024	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$1,999,999

House Sold on 10/9/2024

$1,775,000

Listing provided by broker:

Linda Brennan

Compass

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61 Chester Street

Newton, MA 02461