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!
Sold for $1,775,000
$1,775,000
61 Chester St, Newton, MA 02461
6beds
4,427sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
9,750 Square Feet Lot
$3,045,000 Zestimate®
$401/sqft
$5,432 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,045,000
$2.53M - $3.81M
$5,432/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 10, 2024 at 01:17pm
Listed by:
Linda Brennan 617-840-3247,
Compass 617-752-6845,
Christopher Lee 617-909-8655
Bought with:
Katherine Kranenburg
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73280690
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 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
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Bedroom, Mud Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,427
- Total interior livable area: 4,427 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 9,750 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 694484
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Newton
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2024 | Sold | $1,775,000-11.2%$401/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73280690 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,999,999$452/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73280690 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,934 +3.4% | $1,217,800 +3% |
| 2024 | $11,539 +6.2% | $1,182,300 +10.8% |
| 2023 | $10,863 +4.5% | $1,067,100 +8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Highlands
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Zervas Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Oak Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Zervas
- Middle: Oak Hill
- High: Newton South
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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Estimated market value
$3,045,000
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