896 Chestnut St #2, Newton, MA 02468

$7,300/mo · For rent

896 Chestnut St #2, Newton

Elegant, sun-filled townhouse in the heart of Waban with high ceilings, detailed woodwork, freshly painted interior walls, and hardwood floors throughout. The modern kitchen features quartz countertops, a large quartz island, custom backsplash, high-end appliances, and a brand-new refrigerator, opening to a dining area and a living room with a gas fireplace and French doors to a large private deck. Upstairs offers a spacious primary suite with walk-in closets and a marble bath, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a laundry room. The finished lower level includes a large recreation room, guest bedroom, and full bath, offering added privacy and flexibility. Set back on a level lot near Angier School, Waban and Eliot T stops, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, shops, and restaurants. Easy access to Routes 9, 128, and the Mass Pike. Video tour is available. Available now!

About this address

896 Chestnut St #2 is a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath rental in Newton, MA 02468 with 3,100 square feet, asking $7,300 a month. It was built in 2018. It has been on our site since October 30, 2026.

The median asking rent among the 27 other 4-bedroom rentals in Newton is $5,900 a month. This one asks about 24% more.

At 3,100 square feet, it is larger than 67% of the 27 other 4-bedroom rentals in Newton with a stated size.

This home is assessed at $1,545,800 for fiscal year 2026. It last sold for $1,309,000 in June 2018.

It scores 51 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.

The closest train or subway stop is Eliot (MBTA Green Line D), about 0.5 miles away. The closest bus stop is Chestnut St @ Elliot St (MBTA route 59), about 0.4 miles away.

The closest public schools by level are A E Angier (0.6 miles) and Charles E Brown Middle (1.9 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.

Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73597101, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line. Assessed values and past sales are public records from municipal assessors, published by MassGIS. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value.

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