Middlesex County and Stoneham Town property record for 40 Chestnut St, Stoneham, MA 02180
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,184 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,365 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Oct 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $6,920 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STON M:18 B:000 L:514 |
| Primary APN | STON M:18 B:000 L:514 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,184 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 336 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,365 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 3739 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | STONEHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02180-2560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 514 |
| Jurisdiction | STONEHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STONEHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 337300 |
40 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1989.
Source: Middlesex County and Stoneham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 CHESTNUT ST, STONEHAM, MA 02180-2560 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Chestnut St was $6,920, up 4.2% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Stoneham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Stoneham Town |
| Unified School District | Stoneham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,920.00 (+4.17%) | $687,900 (+5.93%) Land $343,700 Building $344,200 | $822,510 (-) |
| 2025 | $6,643.00 (+4.3%) | $649,400 (+7.98%) Land $326,500 Building $322,900 | $822,510 (+3.56%) |
| 2024 | $6,369.00 (+2.79%) | $601,400 (+7.74%) Land $300,700 Building $300,700 | $794,200 |
| 2023 | $6,196.00 | $558,200 Land $274,900 Building $283,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 40 Chestnut St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | STONEHAM WATER DEPT (MWRA SUPPLY) serves 23,244 people · EPA ID MA3284000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli not recorded as resolved · Sep 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 717 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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