129 Chestnut St, Newton (West Newton), MA 02465 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 129 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	7 bd · 5.5 ba · 6,247 sqft · built 1873
Lot Size	0.947 acres (41,250 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$3,010,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill	$41,052 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Line of Credit Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`32004 0019`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`32004 0019`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:32 B:004 L:0019`

Interior

Bedrooms	7 Beds
Full Baths	5.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	14 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	6,247 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	10,419 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,480 sqft
Basement Area	2,349 sqft
Unfinished Basement	2,349 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1873
Effective Year Built	Effective 1873
Architectural Style	Victorian
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Mansard
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	41,250 sqft (0.947 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	32004 0019
Street Address	129 CHESTNUT ST
City	WEST NEWTON
State	MA
Zip	02465-2542
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR2
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5003
Census Tract	374400

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	129 CHESTNUT ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2542
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 4, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Jan 31, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 12, 2012
Deed Document Number	202015661
Deed Book / Page	74073 / 119
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 6, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	74073-119
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	129 CHESTNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-2542
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	77132-316
Date	Mar 4, 2021
Book Page	77132/316
Instrument	48366

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	301 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2046

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Jan 31, 2020
Property Address	129 CHESTNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-2542
Document Number	74073-119
Book / Page	74073 / 119
Instrument Date	Dec 6, 2019
Instrument	15661
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	15664
Date	Jan 31, 2020
Instrument	15664

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Type Change Date	Feb 1, 2027

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Newton City
Unified School District	Newton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$41,052.00 (+3.82%)	$4,236,500 (+5%) Land $1,736,200 Building $2,500,300	$3,951,145 (-)
2025	$39,541.00 (+3.42%)	$4,034,800 (+3%) Land $1,653,500 Building $2,381,300	$3,951,145 (+15.29%)
2024	$38,233.00 (+2.67%)	$3,917,300 (+7.09%) Land $1,605,300 Building $2,312,000	$3,427,125
2023	$37,239.00	$3,658,100 Land $1,303,200 Building $2,354,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	10 units insured incl. 2 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	6 (1978–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 6
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2014 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	NEWTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 88,931 people · EPA ID MA3207000
Water Source	Purchased surface water from MWRA
Last State Inspection	Jul 2024
Lead	1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 353 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,500 / 50
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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