Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 521 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,539 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.288 acres (12,544 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $16,844 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53034B0005 |
| Primary APN | 53034B0005 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,539 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,365 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,338 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 277 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 879 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Tudor |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 12,544 sqft (0.288 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 53034B0005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 34B |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Woodland, Newton Highlands, and Newton Centre Railroad Stations, and Baggage and Express Building listed 1976 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 76002137 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
521 Chestnut St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2012.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Deed Book / Page | 60586 / 423 |
| Transfer Doc | 6058000423 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 521 Chestnut St was $16,844, up 3.8% from the year before.
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 | $16,844.00 (+3.82%) | $1,738,300 (+5%) Land $1,179,400 Building $558,900 | $1,917,670 (-) |
| 2025 | $16,224.00 (+3.42%) | $1,655,500 (+3%) Land $1,123,200 Building $532,300 | $1,917,670 (+13.53%) |
| 2024 | $15,687.00 (+4.34%) | $1,607,300 (+8.84%) Land $1,090,500 Building $516,800 | $1,689,195 |
| 2023 | $15,034.00 | $1,476,800 Land $843,600 Building $633,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 | 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.
The area around 521 Chestnut St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 393 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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