Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 557 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,438 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,571 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,860,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $18,981 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Line of Credit Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53034 0013 |
| Primary APN | 53034 0013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,438 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,936 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 507 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,248 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 12,571 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 53034 0013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 374400 |
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records · APN 53034 0013
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit USA ALLIANCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 79240 / 105 |
| Transfer Doc | 071558-171 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 557 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1225 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 079240-124 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 79240/124 |
| Instrument | 258216 |
| Name | USA ALLIANCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 557 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1225 |
| Document Number | 079240-105 |
| Book / Page | 79240 / 105 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 258214 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 09, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 | 557 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1225 |
| Document Number | 0001900388 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1900388 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Number | 079240-124 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 79240/124 |
| Instrument | 258216 |
| Name | USA ALLIANCE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $18,981.00 (+7.6%) | $1,936,800 (+7.15%) Land $1,123,700 Building $813,100 | $2,049,720 (+2.01%) |
| 2024 | $17,641.00 (+4.24%) | $1,807,500 (+8.73%) Land $1,091,000 Building $716,500 | $2,009,250 |
| 2023 | $16,923.00 | $1,662,400 Land $843,900 Building $818,500 |
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 | 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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| 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: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 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.
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 393 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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