55 Chester St
Newton, MA 02461
5 bd 3 ba 3,445 sqft Built 1898 Lot 10,019 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,650,000
Dec 3, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2021 | Sold | $1,650,000 | MLS #72901174 |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Listed | $1,350,000 | MLS #72901174 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,339,000 | $990,300 | $2,329,300 | $22,827 |
| 2024 | $684,300 | $961,500 | $1,645,800 | $16,063 |
| 2023 | $752,900 | $735,800 | $1,488,700 | $15,155 |
| 2022 | $664,400 | $645,800 | $1,310,200 | $13,783 |
| 2021 | $609,500 | $592,500 | $1,202,000 | $12,934 |
| 2020 | $609,500 | $592,500 | $1,202,000 | $12,549 |
| 2019 | $569,700 | $553,700 | $1,123,400 | $11,740 |
| 2018 | $575,700 | $522,000 | $1,097,700 | $11,877 |
| 2017 | $528,200 | $478,900 | $1,007,100 | $11,199 |
| 2016 | $484,500 | $439,400 | $923,900 | $10,514 |
| 2015 | $452,800 | $410,700 | $863,500 | $10,025 |
| 2014 | $443,500 | $378,000 | $821,500 | $9,957 |
| 2006 | $552,100 | $343,500 | $895,600 | $8,383 |
| 2005 | $536,000 | $333,500 | $869,500 | $8,243 |
| 2004 | $459,100 | $279,300 | $738,400 | $7,532 |
| 2003 | $402,700 | $245,000 | $647,700 | $7,073 |
Property facts
Year built
1898
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
5
Baths
3
Living area
3,445 sqft
Lot size
10,019 sqft
ZIP code
02461
City
Newton
Street
Chester St
Coordinates
42.32203, -71.20990
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$9,991
Gross rental yield
7.27%
Implied cap rate
4.72%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 55 Chester St last sell?
55 Chester St most recently sold on Dec 3, 2021 for $1,650,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 55 Chester St?
The most recent total assessment for 55 Chester St (year 2025) is $2,329,300 with $22,827 in property tax.
How does 55 Chester St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 41.2% above the last sale price of $1,650,000.
When was 55 Chester St built?
55 Chester St was built in 1898.
How does 55 Chester St compare to others on Chester St?
We track 2 other properties on Chester St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Chester St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 55 Chester St?
55 Chester St is a 5 bed, 3 bath, 3,445 sqft, 10,019 sqft lot single_family.
Is 55 Chester St a flip candidate?
No — 55 Chester St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 55 Chester St a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 55 Chester St appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.5%
Implied 1-yr
+2.0%
2026 Q1
$1.87M
2026 Q2
$1.88M
ZIP 02461 — Median Price History + Forecast
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