Massachusetts Middlesex County Newton Newton Upper Falls 979 Chestnut St Unit 1

$1,975 Total Monthly Price

979 Chestnut St Unit 1

Newton, MA 02464

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617-870-4479

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

550 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Medical Services
Deck
Property is near public transit
Tennis Courts
Jogging Path
No Cooling

979 Chestnut St Unit 1

About This Home

Available Now

Sunny and spacious one bedroom,one bathroom apartment in Newton Upper Falls,close to shops and local restaurants. Recently renovated kitchen and bathroom,stainless steel appliances,hardwood floors throughout,gas forced air heating,and coin-op laundry in the building. Short distance to the Elliot St Green Line T Station and Rt-9,I-95,I-90,Rt-16,Wegmans,and the Chestnut Hill Mall. Property also abuts historic Echo Bridge and the Hemlock Gorge conservation land on the Charles River,with a shared deck behind the building overlooking the bridge and gorge. No broker fee. On-street parking only. Cats allowed. Photos from nearly identical unit 1 floor directly above. MLS# 73437451

979 Chestnut St is an apartment community located in Middlesex County and the 02464 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Primary bedroom located on second floor 1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Home Design

Apartment Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

550 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Range with Range Hood Freezer Dishwasher

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 11/15/25 12 Month Lease Term Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection

Location

Property is near public transit Property is near schools

Lot Details

2.3 Acre Lot

Outdoor Features

Deck Patio

Utilities

No Cooling Forced Air Heating System Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Laundry Facilities Common Area

Overview

Near Conservation Area No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Recreation

Tennis Courts Jogging Path Park Bike Trail

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Pet policies are negotiable.

Contact

Listed by Sean Packard | Centre Realty Group
Phone Number
Source

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Dishwasher
Range

Refrigerator
Freezer

Patio
Deck

City - Newton

Located seven miles west of downtown Boston, Newton combines residential comfort with easy city access. Known as "The Garden City," this community features tree-lined streets, expansive parks, and thirteen distinct villages. The housing market reflects the area's desirability, with current average rents ranging from $2,415 for studios to $4,899 for three-bedroom homes. Crystal Lake offers swimming and outdoor recreation, while the historic Heartbreak Hill, a challenging section of the Boston Marathon route, provides scenic views of the area.

Newton's educational landscape includes Boston College's Gothic campus in Chestnut Hill and highly regarded public schools. Housing options span from apartments near MBTA stations in Newton Centre to historic Victorian homes in West Newton and contemporary residences in Newtonville. The Newton History Museum at Jackson Homestead, a documented Underground Railroad site, preserves local history.

Learn more about living in Newton

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Babson College	Drive:	9 min	4.2 mi
Boston College	Drive:	8 min	4.5 mi
Boston College, Brighton	Drive:	10 min	4.9 mi
Brandeis University	Drive:	11 min	5.1 mi

979 Chestnut St Unit 1 is within 9 minutes or 4.2 miles from Babson College. It is also near Boston College and Boston College, Brighton.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Newton include Waban Station, located 1.0 miles from 979 Chestnut St Unit 1. 979 Chestnut St Unit 1 is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 15.8 miles or 26 minutes away, and Worcester Regional, located 40.5 miles or 58 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Waban Station	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
Eliot Station	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Newton Highlands Station	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Woodland Station	Drive:	4 min	2.5 mi
Newton Centre Station	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Needham Heights	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi
Needham Center	Drive:	5 min	2.9 mi
Wellesley Farms	Drive:	6 min	3.2 mi
West Newton	Drive:	13 min	6.9 mi
Auburndale	Drive:	14 min	7.8 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International	Drive:	26 min	15.8 mi
Worcester Regional	Drive:	58 min	40.5 mi

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 979 Chestnut St Unit 1.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Home Design Place	Walk:	20 min	1.0 mi
Needham Gateway Shops	Walk:	20 min	1.1 mi
Newton Nexus Shopping Center	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi

979 Chestnut St Unit 1 has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Hemlock Gorge Reservation	Walk:	4 min	0.2 mi
Cutler Park Reservation	Drive:	5 min	2.6 mi
Hammond Pond Reservation	Drive:	6 min	3.3 mi
Brook Farm Historic Site	Drive:	8 min	4.5 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation	Drive:	9 min	4.8 mi

979 Chestnut St Unit 1 has 5 parks within 4.8 miles, including Hemlock Gorge Reservation, Cutler Park Reservation, and Hammond Pond Reservation.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Newton - Wellesley Hospital	Drive:	4 min	2.2 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham	Drive:	6 min	3.1 mi
Walden Behavioral Care	Drive:	10 min	5.6 mi