
Newton · Nonantum · MA 02458
167 Chapel Street Newton, Massachusetts
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4.5
- Living area
- 2,910 sq ft
- Levels
- 4
The property
Like-new in the heart of Nonantum
Photographs
Nonantum
The neighborhood
What is actually within reach of the front door — coffee, dinner, groceries, the Pike, and the commuter rail.
Select a place for details · distances measured from the front door
Dining 6
- Olivia's BistroModern Italian at the Adams Street corner, and the closest thing Nonantum has to a neighborhood dining room.
- Pátzcuaro Taqueria & BarMexican kitchen and bar on Watertown Street, four minutes away and a reliable weeknight alternative to cooking.
- Nonantum Press RoomA takeout counter for panini, soups and salads with an Italian lean, opened in 2025 by chef Jim Donovan.
- Mida NewtonThe most serious Italian restaurant in range — handmade pasta in Newtonville, a short drive west.
- Cabot's Ice Cream & RestaurantA long-standing Newtonville ice cream parlor and diner, and a standing post-game destination.
- Buff's PubNewton Corner sports bar, open since 1976, whose wings have won Best of Boston.
Coffee & Bakery 4
- Antoine's Pastry ShopFrench and Italian pastry, bread and morning coffee — same family on Watertown Street since 1954.
- George Howell CoffeeA specialty roaster's cafe in Newtonville, with a quiet room that suits working for an hour.
- Caffè NeroEuropean-style cafe in the Austin Street development, open early, with seating built for lingering.
- NY Bagel FactoryNew York-style bagels, boiled then baked, plus coffee. Opens at 6 a.m. daily.
Groceries 2
- DePasquale's Sausage CompanyThird-generation Nonantum sausage maker and Italian meat market, three minutes up Watertown Street.
- Whole Foods MarketFull-service grocery on Washington Street, walkable in about fifteen minutes and open until ten daily.
Shops & Services 2
- Tail Waggerz Pet CareDog daycare, overnight boarding and grooming, with crate-free daycare seven days a week.
- Greentail TableTableware and home-goods shop, open since 2014, that also runs craft and table-styling workshops.
Salons & spa 1
- Lony's Nail SalonLong-established neighborhood nail salon on Watertown Street, walk-ins welcome, three minutes from the door.
Community 2
- Newton Community FreedgeVolunteer-stocked outdoor fridge and pantry run by the Newton Food Pantry, open to anyone.
- Swartz Ace HardwareIndependently owned hardware store on Watertown Street, open seven days a week.
Fitness 2
- Central Rock GymClimbing gym with bouldering, ropes, a sauna, and yoga and fitness classes included, five minutes north.
- West Suburban YMCA — Church StreetNonprofit gym with an indoor pool and indoor track; the Y's original Newton branch.
Parks 2
- Pellegrini Memorial PlaygroundFour acres with lighted ball fields, tennis and pickleball, a spray pool and two play areas.
- Stearns ParkA quiet neighborhood park off Watertown Street, seven minutes' walk, good for everyday outdoor time.
Schools 3
- Lincoln-Eliot Elementary SchoolThe assigned elementary school, in a new net-zero building opened September 2025, a seven-minute walk away.
- Bigelow Middle SchoolThe assigned middle school, in Newton Corner, about a mile and a half east of the house.
- Newton North High SchoolThe assigned high school — a large comprehensive campus with wide arts and athletics programs.
Transit 3
- Bus — Watertown St @ Chapel StRoutes 59 and 558 stop at the end of the street, linking Watertown Square, Newton Corner and Riverside.
- Newtonville StationFramingham/Worcester commuter rail into Back Bay and South Station. The platforms here are not yet accessible.
- Riverside Station — Green Line DThe Green Line D terminus and park-and-ride, about fifteen minutes west by car or a ride on the 558.Beyond the map — 3.1 mi
Highways 2
- Mass Pike (I-90) — Exit 127Pike access at Newton Corner, under a mile off: downtown Boston about twenty minutes, Logan about thirty.
- Route 16 — Watertown StreetRoute 16 is the cross street, running through to Watertown Square and Mount Auburn Street.
Monthly cost
Your month at a glance
Based on a purchase price of $1,650,000. Adjust your down payment, rate, and term.
Figures for homeowners insurance and the interest rate are estimates and not yet confirmed. For illustration only — not a loan offer or a commitment to lend.
Newton Public Schools
School district
Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School
Bigelow Middle School
Get in touch
Contact Kendra
No open house is scheduled yet. Private showings are available now — text Kendra and she will work around your schedule.
Kendra Luongo
DiDuca Properties · Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
I am a Greater Boston native who has spent the last decade helping homeowners price, prepare, and sell their properties for top dollar. I bring meticulous attention to every single detail from the initial consultation to the negotiation table. I treat every transaction like it's my own.
“Kendra managed to get a great price in a buyers market and exceeded our expectations.”