Middlesex County and Newton City property record for 612 Chestnut St, Waban, MA 02468
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,378 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.543 acres (23,652 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,190,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $15,181 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance Aug 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53014 0001 |
| Primary APN | 53014 0001 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,378 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,689 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,241 sqft |
| Basement Area | 777 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 777 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Tudor |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 23,652 sqft (0.543 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 53014 0001 |
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| Street Address | 612 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | WABAN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02468-1615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR2 |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 374300 |
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.
612 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Newton City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 612 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Aug 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage WINCHESTER SAVINGS BANK |
| Jun 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PARKSIDE LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019176511 |
| Deed Book / Page | 73633 / 281 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 73633-281 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 612 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 077192-489 |
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| Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77192/489 |
| Instrument | 53924 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 612 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 75301-423 |
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| Date | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75301/423 |
| Instrument | 131202 |
| Name | WINCHESTER SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Property Address | 612 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 74843-400 |
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| Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 74843/400 |
| Instrument | 88537 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEWTON MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 612 CHESTNUT ST, WABAN, MA 02468-1615 |
| Document Number | 73633-281 |
| Book / Page | 073633 / 000281 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 176511 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,426.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 612 CHESTNUT ST WABAN MA 024681615, WABAN, MA 02468-1615 |
| Document Number | 73633-287 |
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| Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 073633/000287 |
| Instrument | 176512 |
| Name | PARKSIDE LNDG |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 11, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 612 Chestnut St was $15,181, 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 | $15,181.00 (+3.82%) | $1,566,700 (+5%) Land $1,373,100 Building $193,600 | $1,857,535 (-) |
| 2025 | $14,623.00 (+3.43%) | $1,492,100 (+3%) Land $1,307,700 Building $184,400 | $1,857,535 (+10.96%) |
| 2024 | $14,138.00 (+5.93%) | $1,448,600 (+10.49%) Land $1,269,600 Building $179,000 | $1,674,090 |
| 2023 | $13,347.00 | $1,311,100 Land $1,003,500 Building $307,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 612 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 612 Chestnut St 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.
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 401 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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