48 Wachusett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 Property Records

Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 48 Wachusett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,759 sqft · built 1907
Lot Size	0.262 acres (11,400 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$1,905,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$20,848 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Line of Credit + 8 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`61018 0004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`61018 0004`
Alternative APN	`NEWT S:61 B:018 L:0004`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,759 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,393 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,949 sqft
Basement Area	1,779 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,779 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1907
Effective Year Built	Effective 1907
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	11,400 sqft (0.262 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
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	61018 0004
Street Address	48 WACHUSETT RD
City	CHESTNUT HILL
State	MA
Zip	02467-1124
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	SR1
Legal Block	18
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Township / Civil Division	NEWTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3018
Census Tract	373600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Monadnock Road Historic District listed 1990 · 77 contributing resources · NRIS 90000019

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

48 Wachusett Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	48 WACHUSETT RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1124
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 30, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY CREDIT CORP
Apr 27, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CENTRAL ONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Mar 22, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST SB
Jun 13, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM DITECH FINANCIAL LLC
Oct 13, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM DITECH FINANCIAL LLC
Feb 12, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Aug 12, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jul 22, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST SB
Nov 20, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST SB
Aug 7, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 30, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 18, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021193209
Deed Book / Page	78577 / 436
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Recording Date	Aug 30, 2021
Property Address	48 WACHUSETT RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1124
Document Number	78577-436
Book / Page	78577 / 436
Instrument Date	Aug 30, 2021
Instrument	193209
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
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
Address	48 WACHUSETT RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1124

Mortgage

Document Number	193210
Date	Aug 30, 2021
Instrument	193210

Lender

Name	MORGAN STANLEY CREDIT CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.4%
Type Change Date	Sep 1, 2031
Max Rate At Change	3%
Index	Other
Margin	3

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	48 WACHUSETT RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1124
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 14, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	77611-232
Date	Apr 27, 2021
Book Page	77611/232
Instrument	94029

Lender

Name	CENTRAL ONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	48 WACHUSETT RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1124
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 9, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	77283-207
Date	Mar 22, 2021
Book Page	77283/207
Instrument	62522

Lender

Name	FIRST SB

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	48 WACHUSETT RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1124
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	69421-411
Date	Jun 13, 2017
Book Page	69421/411
Instrument	88342

Lender

Name	DITECH FINANCIAL LLC

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4%

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	48 WACHUSETT RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1124
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	70071-172
Date	Oct 13, 2017
Book Page	70071/172
Instrument	165866

Lender

Name	DITECH FINANCIAL LLC

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.88%

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	48 WACHUSETT RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1124
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	70615-457
Date	Feb 12, 2018
Book Page	70615/457
Instrument	19788

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2048

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	48 WACHUSETT RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1124
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	73090-474
Date	Aug 12, 2019
Book Page	73090/474
Instrument	118405

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2049

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	48 WACHUSETT RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1124
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	75179-314
Date	Jul 22, 2020
Book Page	75179/314
Instrument	119468

Lender

Name	FIRST SB

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	48 WACHUSETT RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1124
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	76218-79
Date	Nov 20, 2020
Book Page	76218/79
Instrument	218608

Lender

Name	FIRST SB

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEWTON MA
Property Address	48 WACHUSETT RD, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1124
Document Number	71460-498
Instrument Date	Aug 7, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 4, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	48 WACHUSETT RD CHESTNUT HILL MA 024671124, CHESTNUT HILL, MA 02467-1124

Mortgage

Document Number	71460-498
Date	Aug 13, 2018
Book Page	071460/000498
Instrument	122736

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 12, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.13%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Wachusett Rd was $20,848, up 6.7% from the year before.

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	$20,848.00 (+6.72%)	$2,151,500 (+7.93%) Land $1,793,800 Building $357,700	$2,214,260 (-)
2025	$19,535.00 (+3.42%)	$1,993,400 (+3%) Land $1,708,400 Building $285,000	$2,214,260 (+1.06%)
2024	$18,889.00 (+4.99%)	$1,935,300 (+9.5%) Land $1,658,600 Building $276,700	$2,191,080
2023	$17,992.00	$1,767,400 Land $1,277,700 Building $489,700

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 48 Wachusett Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1978.

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	10 (1978–1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA	8 of 10
Most Recent Claim	Jun 1998 · Heavy Rains And Flooding

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

Wildfire risk around 48 Wachusett Rd is low, with less than 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 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 444 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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