West Newton Hill - This exquisite brick colonial home has been updated and meticulously cared for. Step through the front door into a large foyer that connects to the spacious dining room, living room, kitchen, office, and inviting family room that leads out to a raised bluestone patio. The kitchen features eat-in area, ample cabinet space, and top-of-the-line Wolf and Subzero appliances. The second floor boasts four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and laundry. Ascend to the third floor to a bonus sitting/media room and office space. The mudroom offers easy access to the kitchen and leads to a lower level play space/media area, gym, full bathroom, and lots of storage. Outside, the patio and expansive level yard is great for entertaining and outdoor activities. Situated near Commonwealth Ave.'s picturesque carriage lane, this home is conveniently located close to public transportation, shops, restaurants, and offers easy access to the MA Pike and I-95 for a quick commute to Boston.
Sold for $3,000,000 on 11/14/25
$3,000,000
279 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465
4beds
4,297sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1927
0.43 Acres Lot
$3,002,500 Zestimate®
$698/sqft
$6,276 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,002,500
$2.79M - $3.24M
$6,276/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 15, 2025 at 06:12am
Listed by:
MB Associates 617-645-1360,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton 617-969-2447,
Mitch Bernstein 617-645-1360
Bought with:
Allison Blank
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73438728
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Kitchen Island
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Office, Mud Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,297
- Total interior livable area: 4,297 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,239
- Finished area below ground: 1,058
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 688100
- Zoning: SR-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Newton
- Subdivision: West Newton Hill
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $3,000,000+15.6%$698/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73438728 | ||
| 10/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,595,000+112%$604/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73438728 | ||
| 9/30/2010 | Sold | $1,224,000-5.8%$285/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 7/24/2010 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000$302/sqft |
Source: Hammond Residential Real Estate #71112852 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,750 +3.4% | $2,321,400 +3% |
| 2024 | $21,997 +3.7% | $2,253,800 +8.1% |
| 2023 | $21,217 +4.5% | $2,084,200 +8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Newton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Peirce Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10F A Day Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peirce
- Middle: Day
- High: North
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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