Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 396 Chestnut St, Newton, MA 02465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,826 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.365 acres (15,884 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,320,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $29,676 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Refinance Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32035 0010 |
| Primary APN | 32035 0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,826 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,082 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,306 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,306 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,884 sqft (0.365 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 32035 0010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 396 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | WEST NEWTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02465-2952 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records · APN 32035 0010
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 396 CHESTNUT ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465-2952 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer EASTERN BK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Transfer Doc | 0000195063 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 396 CHESTNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-2952 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001853006 |
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| Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1853006 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2035 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 396 CHESTNUT ST, NEWTON, MA 02465-2952 |
| Document Number | 0000002316 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2316 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $10,579.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 396 CHESTNUT ST NEWTON MA 024652952, NEWTON, MA 02465-2952 |
| Document Number | 2317 |
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| Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2317 |
| Name | EASTERN BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 26, 2048 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Newton School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,676.00 (+3.42%) | $3,028,200 (+3%) Land $1,218,100 Building $1,810,100 | $3,180,505 (+3.46%) |
| 2024 | $28,694.00 (+2.46%) | $2,940,000 (+6.87%) Land $1,182,600 Building $1,757,400 | $3,074,200 |
| 2023 | $28,005.00 | $2,751,000 Land $924,300 Building $1,826,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1981–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 320 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NEWTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 88,931 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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