Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 479 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 3,394 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.383 acres (16,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,330,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $20,560 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Line of Credit May 2025 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53040 0001 |
| Primary APN | 53040 0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,394 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,875 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,599 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,575 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,181 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Tudor |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 16,700 sqft (0.383 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 53040 0001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 479 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 5754H |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
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 | 479 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK |
| May 2, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NORTHERN BANK & TRUST CO |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20251989432 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 479 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1204 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0001926718 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1926718 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 479 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1204 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0001976124 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1976124 |
| Name | NORTHERN BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Property Address | 479 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1204 |
| Document Number | 0001989432 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1989432 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 479 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1204 |
| Document Number | 0001989433 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1989433 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2032 |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Newton City |
| Unified School District | Newton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $20,560.00 (+3.82%) | $2,121,800 (+5%) Land $1,313,200 Building $808,600 | $3,013,495 (-) |
| 2025 | $19,804.00 (+3.43%) | $2,020,800 (+3%) Land $1,250,700 Building $770,100 | $3,013,495 (+56.96%) |
| 2024 | $19,148.00 (+3.67%) | $1,961,900 (+8.14%) Land $1,214,300 Building $747,600 | $1,919,950 |
| 2023 | $18,470.00 | $1,814,300 Land $950,100 Building $864,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 178 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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